Productivity · head to head
Microsoft 365 vs Things 3
Microsoft 365
Productivity
Productivity apps with built-in AI, security and cloud storage in one plan
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Things 3
Productivity
The award-winning personal task manager
- From
- $9.99/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Microsoft 365 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft 365 free web tier caps storage at 5GB; Basic tier is $1.99/month for only 100GB; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft 365 and Things 3 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft 365 | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9.99/one-time |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS |
| Category | Productivity | Unknown |
| Founded | Unknown | 2004 |
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 Microsoft 365
Nothing recorded that Things 3 does not also cover.
Only in Things 3
- Today view
- Projects and areas
- Quick entry
- Tags
- Calendar integration
- Apple Calendar
- Siri
- Shortcuts
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft 365
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft 365 review.
Things 3
- Schedulingnot Microsoft 365
- Appointment bookingnot Microsoft 365
- Time trackingnot Microsoft 365
- Resource managementnot Microsoft 365
- Team coordinationnot Microsoft 365
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft 365
- Free web tier caps storage at 5GB; Basic tier is $1.99/month for only 100GB
- Family plan tops out at 6 people and AI features cannot be shared across family members even on paid plans
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
Microsoft 365
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft 365 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 Things 3 if
- You need today view.
- You work on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
- You also want projects and areas.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft 365 or Things 3 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft 365 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, Microsoft 365 or Things 3?
- Microsoft 365 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft 365 and $9.99/one-time for Things 3.
- Does Microsoft 365 or Things 3 run on more platforms?
- Microsoft 365 runs on Web. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
- Can I use Microsoft 365 for free?
- Yes. Microsoft 365 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Things 3 starts at $9.99/one-time.
- What can Microsoft 365 do that Things 3 cannot?
- Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, 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.
SourceThings 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.
SourceThings 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.
SourceThings 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.
SourceThings 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.
SourceRelated pages
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