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OmniFocus 3 vs Teamwork

OmniFocus 3 logo

OmniFocus 3

Productivity

Professional task management for complex workflows

From
$74.99/mo
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teamwork logo

Teamwork

Professional Services

Project management software that lets you work your way

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Teamwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OmniFocus 3 apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app; Teamwork the free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • They diverge on capability: OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Teamwork covers Task management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OmniFocus 3 and Teamwork actually diverge.

Attributes where OmniFocus 3 and Teamwork differ
AttributeOmniFocus 3Teamwork
Starting price$74.99/moFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMacOS, IOS, IPadOS, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api
CategoryProductivityProfessional Services
Founded19932007

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 OmniFocus 3

  • GTD-based task organization
  • Projects and subprojects
  • Contexts and tags
  • Custom perspectives
  • Automation
  • Quick entry
  • Sync across devices
  • Deferred and due dates

Only in Teamwork

  • Task management
  • Gantt charts
  • Board view
  • Time tracking
  • Project templates
  • Client management
  • Invoicing
  • Resource scheduling

What people use each for

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

OmniFocus 3

  • Getting Things Done style task and project management on Apple devicesnot Teamwork
  • Capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cyclesnot Teamwork
  • Syncing a personal task database across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watchnot Teamwork

Teamwork

  • Project and task management for client services teamsnot OmniFocus 3
  • Tracking billable time, budgets and profitability against projectsnot OmniFocus 3

Where each one falls short

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

OmniFocus 3

  • Apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • Web access is not included with a perpetual licence and costs an extra $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year
  • The Pro perpetual licence costs $149.99 against $74.99 for Standard
  • Future major upgrades are a paid discount rather than free for perpetual licence holders
  • The $99.99 per year subscription is the only option that bundles Pro plus web access

Teamwork

  • The free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • Projects are capped even on paid plans, at 300 on Basics and 600 on Accelerate
  • Automations are rationed by tier, at 100 on free, 20,000 on Accelerate and 100,000 on Optimize
  • Single sign on is Enterprise only
  • The two highest tiers publish no price at all

Pricing, plan by plan

OmniFocus 3

$74.99/mo
  • Standard License$74.99/mo
    • Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro access
    • All 4.x updates included
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Pro License$149.99/mo
    • Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro access
    • All 4.x updates included
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Subscription (all platforms + web)$99.99/year
    • Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, web access
    • All Pro features
  • Web-only Subscription$4.99/month
    • Web access only

Teamwork

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 projects
    • Max 5 users
    • Task/list/board/Gantt views
  • Basics$9.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited templates
  • Accelerate$24.99/month
    • All Basics features
    • Smart forms
    • 20,000 automations
  • Optimize$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Quoting
    • 100,000 automations

Which should you pick?

Choose OmniFocus 3 if

  • You need gtd-based task organization.
  • You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
  • You also want projects and subprojects.
OmniFocus 3 review

Choose Teamwork if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want gantt charts.
Teamwork review

Questions people ask

Is OmniFocus 3 or Teamwork better?
Neither clearly leads. OmniFocus 3 starts at $74.99/mo and Teamwork at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OmniFocus 3 or Teamwork?
Teamwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $74.99/mo for OmniFocus 3 and Free for Teamwork.
Does OmniFocus 3 or Teamwork run on more platforms?
OmniFocus 3 runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web. Teamwork runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
Can I use Teamwork for free?
Yes. Teamwork has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OmniFocus 3 starts at $74.99/mo.
What is OmniFocus 3 best used for?
OmniFocus 3 is most often used for getting things done style task and project management on apple devices, capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cycles, syncing a personal task database across mac, iphone, ipad and watch. Of those, getting things done style task and project management on apple devices and capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cycles are not what Teamwork is typically brought in for.
What can OmniFocus 3 do that Teamwork cannot?
OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Projects and subprojects, Contexts and tags, Custom perspectives. Teamwork covers Task management, Gantt charts, Board view, Time tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OmniFocus 3: How much does OmniFocus cost?

OmniFocus offers perpetual licenses at $74.99 (Standard) or $149.99 (Pro) for one-time purchase, or subscriptions at $99.99/year for all platforms plus web, or $4.99/month for web-only access.

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Teamwork: What is the difference between Basics and Accelerate plans?

Basics ($9.99/user/month) includes time tracking and basic automations (100 limit). Accelerate ($24.99/user/month) adds smart forms, capacity planning, 20,000 automations, client invoicing, and integrations with HubSpot and QuickBooks.

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OmniFocus 3: Does OmniFocus offer a free trial?

OmniFocus includes a 14-day free trial for download, and a 30-day money-back guarantee applies to perpetual licenses.

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Teamwork: How much do I save with annual billing?

Annual subscriptions save 29% compared to monthly billing on paid plans. The Free plan is not affected.

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OmniFocus 3: What platforms does a single OmniFocus license cover?

A single OmniFocus perpetual license includes access across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.

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Teamwork: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, 14-day free trials are available for Basics and Accelerate plans. No credit card is required.

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