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BusyCal vs Things

BusyCal and Things are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeBusyCalThings
VendorBusyMacCultured Code
Rating★ 4.6★ 4.8
PricingPaidPaid
PlatformsmacOS, iOSmacOS, iOS, watchOS
Key featuresTravel time, Info panels, WeatherToday / Upcoming, Apple-native, No AI religion
HeadquartersUSAStuttgart, Germany
Founded20072009
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Things has a higher user rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★).
  • Both BusyCal and Things use a Paid model.
  • BusyCal runs on macOS, iOS; Things runs on macOS, iOS, watchOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is BusyCal or Things better?

By user rating, Things scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.6★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, BusyCal or Things?

Both BusyCal and Things use a Paid pricing model.

Are BusyCal and Things open source?

No — neither BusyCal nor Things is open source.

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