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Logseq vs Things 3

Logseq logo

Logseq

Writing & Documentation

Free open-source note-taking with linked thoughts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Things 3 logo

Things 3

Productivity

The award-winning personal task manager

From
$9.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Logseq has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Logseq aGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • They diverge on capability: Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, Things 3 covers Today view.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Logseq and Things 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Logseq and Things 3 differ
AttributeLogseqThings 3
Starting priceFree$9.99/one-time
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, WebmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS
CategoryWriting & DocumentationProductivity
Founded20202004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Logseq

  • Markdown-based notes
  • Bidirectional linking
  • Graph visualization
  • Backlinks
  • Daily notes
  • Journaling
  • Search and filtering

Only in Things 3

  • Today view
  • Projects and areas
  • Quick entry
  • Calendar integration
  • Apple Calendar
  • Siri
  • Shortcuts
  • Mail

Both cover

  • Tags

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Logseq

  • Privacy-first knowledge management with local data storagenot Things 3
  • Open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platformsnot Things 3
  • Markdown and Org-mode file support with PDF annotationnot Things 3
  • Extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom workflowsnot Things 3

Things 3

  • Schedulingnot Logseq
  • Appointment bookingnot Logseq
  • Time trackingnot Logseq
  • Resource managementnot Logseq
  • Team coordinationnot Logseq

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Logseq

  • AGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • Mobile apps (iOS and Android) still in alpha/beta development stage
  • Self-hosted with local-first architecture, no built-in cloud sync option
  • No native synchronisation between desktop and mobile versions without setup

Things 3

  • No team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • Apple ecosystem only, with no Windows, Android, or web version
  • No third-party app integrations beyond Apple's ecosystem
  • Cannot attach files or images to tasks, only text notes
  • No time blocking or calendar integration for scheduling tasks into specific time slots

Pricing, plan by plan

Logseq

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Logseq review.

Things 3

$9.99/one-time
  • iPhone/Watch$9.99/one-time
  • iPad$19.99/one-time
  • Mac$49.99/one-time

Which should you pick?

Choose Logseq if

  • You need markdown-based notes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bidirectional linking.
Logseq review

Choose Things 3 if

  • You need today view.
  • You work on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
  • You also want projects and areas.
Things 3 review

Questions people ask

Is Logseq or Things 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Logseq starts at Free and Things 3 at $9.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Logseq or Things 3?
Logseq has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Logseq and $9.99/one-time for Things 3.
Does Logseq or Things 3 run on more platforms?
Logseq runs on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
Can I use Logseq for free?
Yes. Logseq has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Things 3 starts at $9.99/one-time.
What is Logseq best used for?
Logseq is most often used for privacy-first knowledge management with local data storage, open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platforms, markdown and org-mode file support with pdf annotation, extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom workflows. Of those, privacy-first knowledge management with local data storage and open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platforms are not what Things 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Logseq do that Things 3 cannot?
Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, Bidirectional linking, Graph visualization, Backlinks. Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Calendar integration. Both handle Tags.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Things 3: Does Things 3 support team collaboration?

No. Things 3 is designed for individual use only with no task sharing, team workspaces, task assignment, or commenting features.

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Things 3: What platforms does Things 3 run on?

Things 3 is exclusive to Apple devices: macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS. There is no Windows, Android, or web version.

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Things 3: How much does Things 3 cost?

Things 3 uses a one-time purchase model: $9.99 for iPhone/Watch, $19.99 for iPad, and $49.99 for Mac. Total cost for all platforms is approximately $80 with no subscription required.

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Things 3: Does Things 3 sync across devices?

Yes. Things Cloud keeps your to-dos in sync across all your Apple devices automatically. There is no extra cost for cloud synchronization.

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Things 3: Can you attach files or images to tasks in Things 3?

No. Things 3 does not support attachments. You can only add notes (text) to tasks.

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