Alternatives, ranked

5 best Things 3 alternatives in 2026

No affiliate links, no fluff. Here's what's actually worth trying if Things 3 isn't fitting how you work.

  1. 1
    Mesh
    Our pick
    Best for: Anyone on Chrome/Windows/Android, or anyone who needs to share work with other people.
    Standout: Calendar overlay + drag-to-schedule
    Price: Free (beta)
  2. 2
    Todoist
    Best for: Cross-platform coverage
    Standout: Works on everything
    Price: $5/mo
  3. 3
    TickTick
    Best for: Habits + Pomodoro
    Standout: Built-in habit tracker
    Price: $3/mo
  4. 4
    OmniFocus
    Best for: Power-user GTD on Apple
    Standout: Deepest GTD implementation
    Price: $10/mo
  5. 5
    Apple Reminders
    Best for: Free + built into iOS
    Standout: Zero setup, tight iOS integration
    Price: Free

Not sure? Try Mesh for a week.

Free while we're in beta, and you can export everything at any time.