If you’re debating todoist vs things 3 , you’re really choosing between two philosophies: a cross-platform task system that scales with teams, or a beautifully opinionated personal workflow that stays out of your way. Both are “best in class”—but they win for different people, and the wrong pick will quietly tax your attention every day. 1) Core philosophy: system-first vs craft-first Todoist is built like a flexible task database: projects, labels, filters, reminders, collaboration, and integrations. It’s not trying to be pretty; it’s trying to be ubiquitous and fast everywhere. Things 3 is built like a crafted daily planner for Apple users. The UI nudges you into a calm rhythm: Inbox → Today → Upcoming → Areas. It’s intentionally constrained, which is why it feels so “clean.” My take: if you want your task manager to behave like a lightweight SaaS platform, Todoist is the better bet. If you want something that feels like a premium native app with strong defaults, Things 3 is hard to beat.…