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MindManager vs Things 3

MindManager logo

MindManager

Productivity

Visualize your path to success

From
On request
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

  • Each has a real cost: MindManager actual prices are not displayed on the pricing page despite having a clear tier structure; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where MindManager and Things 3 differ
AttributeMindManagerThings 3
Starting priceOn request$9.99/one-time
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWebmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS
FoundedUnknown2004

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

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 MindManager

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.

MindManager

  • Visualizing scattered ideas into organized strategiesnot Things 3
  • Planning meetings with collaboration toolsnot Things 3
  • Creating Gantt charts and process mapsnot Things 3
  • Organizing information across multiple diagram typesnot Things 3

Things 3

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

Where each one falls short

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

MindManager

  • Actual prices are not displayed on the pricing page despite having a clear tier structure
  • Enterprise plan requires contacting sales for quote
  • Specific annual subscription rates are not shown on public pages

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

MindManager

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the MindManager 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 MindManager if

Nothing in the data separates MindManager from Things 3 on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

MindManager 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 MindManager or Things 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. MindManager starts at On request 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, MindManager or Things 3?
MindManager starts at On request and Things 3 at $9.99/one-time.
Does MindManager or Things 3 run on more platforms?
MindManager runs on Web. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
What is MindManager best used for?
MindManager is most often used for visualizing scattered ideas into organized strategies, planning meetings with collaboration tools, creating gantt charts and process maps, organizing information across multiple diagram types. Of those, visualizing scattered ideas into organized strategies and planning meetings with collaboration tools are not what Things 3 is typically brought in for.
What can MindManager do that Things 3 cannot?
Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Tags.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MindManager: How much does MindManager cost?

MindManager offers Essentials, Professional, and Enterprise tiers with annual subscription pricing, but specific dollar amounts are not displayed on the public pricing page. Click the 'Buy now' button to see current rates.

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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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MindManager: Is there a free trial for MindManager?

Yes, MindManager offers a 30-day fully functional free trial for desktop versions without requiring upfront payment.

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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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MindManager: What is included in the Professional plan?

The Professional plan includes the complete desktop and web experience and is marked as the Best Value tier. It offers a one-time purchase option in addition to annual subscription.

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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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MindManager: Can educators and students get a discount?

Yes, MindManager provides a specialized Education tier for students and educators with unspecified pricing.

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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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