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Things 3 vs Trello: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Trello starts at $5/mo, making it $5/mo cheaper than Things 3 ($10.15/mo). Trello offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Things 3 vs Trello: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureThings 3Trello
Starting Price$10.15/mo$5/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelflatfreemium
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Trello is the more affordable option, starting at $5/mo compared to Things 3's $10.15/mo. Both are Project Management tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 41 features compared.

Trello stands out with a free plan for getting started. Things 3 uses flat pricing while Trello uses freemium 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
Mac
$10/month
Start with Mac
FREE
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited cards
  • Up to 10 boards per Workspace
  • Quickly capture to-dos from email, Slack, and Teams
  • Inbox
  • Unlimited Power-Ups per board
  • Unlimited storage (10MB/file)
  • 250 Workspace command runs per month
  • Custom backgrounds & stickers
  • Unlimited activity log
  • Assignee and due dates
  • iOS and Android mobile apps
  • 2-factor authentication
Start with FREE
Tier 2
iPhone & Watch
$15/month
Start with iPhone & Watch
STANDARD
$5/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited boards
  • Quickly capture to-dos from email, Slack, and Teams — powered by AI
  • Planner
  • Advanced checklists
  • Card mirroring
  • Custom Fields
  • List colors
  • Collapsible lists
  • Unlimited storage (250MB/file)
  • 1,000 Workspace command runs per month
  • Single board guests
  • Saved searches
Start with STANDARD
Tier 3
iPad
$15/month
Start with iPad
PREMIUM
$10/monthCheapest
Includes
  • AI
  • Views: Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, and Map
  • Workspace views: Table and Calendar
  • Unlimited Workspace command runs
  • Admin and security features
  • Workspace-level templates
  • Collections
  • Observers
  • Simple data export
Start with PREMIUM
Tier 4
Vision Pro
$26/month
Start with Vision Pro
ENTERPRISE
$18/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited Workspaces
  • Organization-wide permissions
  • Organization-visible boards
  • Public board management
  • Multi-board guests
  • Attachment permissions
  • Power-Up administration
  • Free SSO and user provisioning with Atlassian Guard
Start with ENTERPRISE

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Things 3

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

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Trello

Visual kanban boards for organizing tasks and projects

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Our Pick

Trello

Trello offers a free plan, starts at $5.15/mo lower ($5/mo vs $10.15/mo).

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

Best value: Trello

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Things 3 if:

  • You want Things 3's approach to incremental feature unlocking across its 4 pricing tiers
  • Things 3 keeps its feature set lean, which means faster onboarding and less complexity
  • You need a Project Management tool that scales with your team — Things 3's tier progression supports that

Choose Trello if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Trello starts at $5/mo, saving $5.15/mo compared to Things 3 at $10.15/mo
  • You need a free plan with Unlimited cards, Up to 10 boards per Workspace—Trello offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You want more features built-in—Trello offers 41 additional features across its plans

Trello is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $5/mo compared to Things 3's $10.15/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Trello saving approximately $258/month. Trello offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Things 3's 4, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Trello provides 41 total features versus 0 for Things 3, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. For budget-conscious teams seeking predictable costs, Trello delivers superior value. Things 3 may justify its premium for specialized needs, but most organizations will find Trello the smarter financial choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Things 3 vs Trello

Which is cheaper, Things 3 or Trello?
As of March 2026, Trello starts at a lower price point. Things 3 starts at $10.15/mo while Trello starts at $5/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Things 3 have vs Trello?
Things 3 offers 4 pricing plans, while Trello offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Things 3 or Trello offer a free plan?
Trello offers a free plan, while Things 3 does not. If budget is a concern, Trello lets you get started at no cost.
What pricing models do Things 3 and Trello use?
Things 3 uses a flat pricing model, while Trello uses freemium pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do Things 3 and Trello compare for Project Management?
Both Things 3 and Trello are Project Management tools. Things 3 offers 4 plans starting at $10.15/mo, while Trello offers 4 plans starting at $5/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

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

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