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Notion vs Things

Notion 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

AttributeNotionThings
VendorNotionCultured Code
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.8
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, iOS, AndroidmacOS, iOS, watchOS
Key featuresPages, Databases, BlocksToday / Upcoming, Apple-native, No AI religion
HeadquartersSan Francisco, USAStuttgart, Germany
Founded20162009
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Things has a higher user rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★).
  • Notion is Freemium, while Things is Paid.
  • Notion runs on Web, Desktop, iOS, Android; Things runs on macOS, iOS, watchOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Notion or Things better?

By user rating, Things scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.7★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Notion or Things?

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

Are Notion and Things open source?

No — neither Notion nor Things is open source.

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