# Things 3 vs Todoist

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Todoist

| Attribute | Things 3 | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 29.4 (54% (medium)) | 47 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A personal task management application for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch that helps users organize tasks, manage projects, and track progress. The app emphasizes an intuitive interface with features like natural language scheduling and keyboard-optimized workflows. It is indexed under Task Management.","source":"https://culturedcode.com/things","question":"What is Things 3?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Things 3 supports macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://culturedcode.com/things","question":"What platforms does Things 3 support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Things 3, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://culturedcode.com/things","question":"Can Things 3 be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for Things 3, including Reminders, Siri, Shortcuts, Mail, OmniFocus, Calendar, Spotlight and Writing Tools, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://culturedcode.com/things","question":"What does Things 3 integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Things 3. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Things 3 not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://culturedcode.com/privacy/","question":"What security certifications does Things 3 have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Things 3 is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://culturedcode.com/things/pricing/","question":"Where is Things 3 available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A productivity app that enables users to capture and organize tasks through natural language input across multiple devices. It supports project management, team collaboration, and offers flexible views including lists, calendars, and boards for tracking work and goals. It is indexed under Task Management.","source":"https://todoist.com","question":"What is Todoist?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Todoist offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://todoist.com","question":"Is Todoist free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Todoist supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://todoist.com","question":"What platforms does Todoist support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Todoist, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://todoist.com","question":"Can Todoist be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Todoist, including Claude, Google Calendar, ChatGPT, Outlook and Fantastical. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.todoist.com/cs/pricing/upgrade","question":"What does Todoist integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Todoist. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Todoist not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://todoist.com","question":"What security certifications does Todoist have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A personal task management application for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch that helps users organize tasks, manage projects, and track progress. The app emphasizes an intuitive interface with features like natural language scheduling and keyboard-optimized workflows. | A productivity app that enables users to capture and organize tasks through natural language input across multiple devices. It supports project management, team collaboration, and offers flexible views including lists, calendars, and boards for tracking work and goals. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"native_desktop_mobile","subtasks_and_nested_hierarchies":false,"natural_language_date_parsing_nlp":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_saas","kanban_board_view":true,"collaboration_shared_lists":true,"subtasks_and_nested_hierarchies":true,"natural_language_date_parsing_nlp":true,"google_calendar_outlook_two_way_sync":true}` |
| integrations.count | 12 | 6 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Reminders"},{"name":"Siri"},{"name":"Shortcuts"},{"name":"Mail"},{"name":"OmniFocus"},{"name":"Calendar"},{"name":"Spotlight"},{"name":"Writing Tools"},{"name":"Control Center"},{"name":"Lock Screen"},{"name":"Obsidian"},{"name":"Missive"},{"name":"Drafts"},{"name":"Keyboard Maestro"},{"name":"DEVONagent"},{"name":"HoudahSpot"},{"name":"Agenda"}]` | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Fantastical"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Zapier","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"perpetual","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://culturedcode.com/things/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T14:03:55.473Z"}` | `{"summary":"Free tier available","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://todoist.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-09T16:16:07.091Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Task Management)

| Capability | Things 3 | Todoist |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Native desktop mobile | Cloud saas |
| Natural language date parsing NLP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Location based reminders geofencing | - | - |
| Subtasks and nested hierarchies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Kanban board view | - | ✓ |
| Pomodoro timer focus mode | - | - |
| Habit tracking streaks | - | - |
| Google calendar outlook two way sync | - | ✓ |
| Siri alexa google assistant voice sync | - | - |
| Collaboration shared lists | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:27:18.340Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*