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Hemingway vs Things

Hemingway 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

AttributeHemingwayThings
VendorHemingwayCultured Code
Rating★ 4.5★ 4.8
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsWeb, DesktopmacOS, iOS, watchOS
Key featuresReadability grade, Adverb hunt, Desktop appToday / Upcoming, Apple-native, No AI religion
HeadquartersUSAStuttgart, Germany
Founded20132009
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Things has a higher user rating (4.8★ vs 4.5★).
  • Hemingway is Freemium, while Things is Paid.
  • Hemingway runs on Web, Desktop; Things runs on macOS, iOS, watchOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemingway or Things better?

By user rating, Things scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.5★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Hemingway or Things?

Hemingway is Freemium and Things is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Hemingway and Things open source?

No — neither Hemingway nor Things is open source.

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