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Things 3 vs UKG Pro

Things 3 logo

Things 3

Productivity

The award-winning personal task manager

From
$9.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Payroll & Benefits

Our purpose is people

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • They diverge on capability: Things 3 covers Today view, UKG Pro covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Things 3 and UKG Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Things 3 and UKG Pro differ
AttributeThings 3UKG Pro
Starting price$9.99/one-timeOn request
PlatformsmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOSWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)
CategoryProductivityPayroll & Benefits
Founded20042020

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), 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 Things 3

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

Only in UKG Pro

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Things 3

  • Schedulingnot UKG Pro
  • Appointment bookingnot UKG Pro
  • Time trackingnot UKG Pro
  • Resource managementnot UKG Pro
  • Team coordinationnot UKG Pro

UKG Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the UKG Pro review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

Pricing, plan by plan

Things 3

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

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.

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.
Things 3 review

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want payroll.
UKG Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Things 3 or UKG Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Things 3 starts at $9.99/one-time and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Things 3 or UKG Pro?
Things 3 starts at $9.99/one-time and UKG Pro at On request.
Does Things 3 or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
What is Things 3 best used for?
Things 3 is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what UKG Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Things 3 do that UKG Pro cannot?
Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Tags. UKG Pro covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Management. Both handle Ios support.

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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UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

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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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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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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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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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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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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

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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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UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

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