Detailed Comparison
Toodledo vs Things 3
Things 3 is beautiful and optimized for Apple users. Toodledo works everywhere and offers more advanced GTD features at a fraction of the cost. Compare them now.
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Comparison
Feature breakdown
| Feature | Toodledo | Things 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task Organization | Contexts + Tags | Projects | Toodledo |
| Recurring Tasks | Advanced logic | Basic | Toodledo |
| Subtasks | Unlimited | Limited | Toodledo |
| Collaboration | Sharing | Full collab | Tie |
| Mobile Apps | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web | Tie |
| Pricing | $3.99/mo or lifetime | Varies | Toodledo |
| Data Export | CSV export | Limited | Toodledo |
| API Access | Full REST API | Limited | Toodledo |
Where Things 3 wins
Strengths
- • Strong feature set for its use case
- • Good user interface
- • Active community
- • Regular updates
When to use
- • Specific use case matches
- • Team/platform preferences
- • Existing ecosystem integration
- • Budget constraints
Where Toodledo wins
Strengths
- • Advanced GTD: contexts, priorities, energy levels
- • Powerful recurring logic (conditional repeats)
- • Unlimited task organization options
- • Lifetime plan available
When to use Toodledo
- • GTD practitioners
- • Complex task hierarchies
- • Need advanced recurring logic
- • Want lifetime access option
The verdict
Choose Things 3 if: You prefer their specific strengths and workflow.
Choose Toodledo if: You use GTD, manage complex task hierarchies, or need advanced features.
Both support standard export formats, making migration straightforward. Choose based on your workflow and feature needs.