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Motion vs Things 3: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Motion and Things 3. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Things 3 starts at $10.15/mo, making it $9/mo cheaper than Motion ($19/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Motion vs Things 3: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureMotionThings 3
Starting Price$19/mo$10.15/mo
Number of Plans24
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelper-seatflat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Things 3 is the more affordable option, starting at $10.15/mo compared to Motion's $19/mo. Both are Project Management tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 0 features compared.

Motion uses per-seat pricing while Things 3 uses flat pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Project Management needs.

Pricing Plans
Things 3
Things 3
Try it free
Tier 1
Pro AI
$19/month
Start with Pro AI
Mac
$10/monthCheapest
Start with Mac
Tier 2
Business AIPopular
$29/month
Start with Business AI
iPhone & Watch
$15/monthCheapest
Start with iPhone & Watch
Tier 3
iPad
$15/monthCheapest
Start with iPad
Tier 4
Vision Pro
$26/monthCheapest
Start with Vision Pro

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Motion

AI-powered project manager that auto-schedules your work

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Things 3

Elegant personal task manager for Apple devices (one-time purchase)

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Our Pick

Things 3

Things 3 starts at $8.85/mo lower ($10.15/mo vs $19/mo), offers 4 tiers vs 2.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Things 3

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Motion if:

  • Motion's 2-tier per-seat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • Motion keeps its feature set lean, which means faster onboarding and less complexity
  • You need a Project Management tool that scales with your team — Motion's tier progression supports that

Choose Things 3 if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Things 3 starts at $10.15/mo, saving $8.85/mo compared to Motion at $19/mo
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • Things 3's 4-tier flat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning

Things 3 is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $10.15/mo compared to Motion's $19/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Things 3 saving approximately $443/month. Things 3 offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Motion's 2, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. If controlling SaaS spend is a priority, Things 3 offers the better cost-to-value ratio. Consider Motion only if its unique capabilities directly address a gap Things 3 cannot fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Motion vs Things 3

Which is cheaper, Motion or Things 3?
As of March 2026, Things 3 starts at a lower price point. Motion starts at $19/mo while Things 3 starts at $10.15/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Motion have vs Things 3?
Motion offers 2 pricing plans, while Things 3 offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
What is the most popular Motion plan?
The Business AI plan is Motion's most popular tier, priced at $29/mo.
What pricing models do Motion and Things 3 use?
Motion uses a per-seat pricing model, while Things 3 uses flat pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do Motion and Things 3 compare for Project Management?
Both Motion and Things 3 are Project Management tools. Motion offers 2 plans starting at $19/mo, while Things 3 offers 4 plans starting at $10.15/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

  1. Motion Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Things 3 Official PricingVendor pricing page

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