Things vs Birdview

Trello

Jira

Microsoft To Do

Trello is a project management tool that helps teams organize and manage their tasks. It caters to a range of industries and teams, from marketing to engineering. Trello's simple and intuitive interface makes it easy for any team to get started and stay on top of their work.

Jira is project tracking software that helps every team collaborate to plan, track, and release work by breaking down big ideas into achievable steps. Jira offers features like task organization, work alignment to goals, customizable workflows, and real-time data insights to optimize outcomes.

Microsoft To Do is a daily planner app that allows users to manage and share daily to-do lists, add due dates, set reminders, and more. It is accessible via mobile apps on iOS, Android, and Windows 10 as well as on the web. Microsoft To Do can integrate with Outlook Tasks for easier task management all in one place.

Things by Cultured Code is a task management software designed to help iOS, Mac, and Apple Watch users handle structured content, checklists, and calendars. The application enables organizations to set up reminders, manage projects, create and track to-do lists, and add notes on a unified platform.

Activity Tracking

Calendar Management

Commenting/Notes

Deadline Management

Drag & Drop

Mobile Access

Project Planning

Project Templates

Project Tracking

Real-Time Notifications

Recurring Tasks

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

Sub-Task Management

Task Editing

Task Import

Task Management

Task Progress Tracking

Task Scheduling

Task Tagging

To-Do List

Things

Web-based

iPhone

iPad

Windows

Linux

Todoist

OmniFocus

Notion

Any.do

Asana

monday.com

Teamwork.com

TickTick

Insightly

Birdview

For Mac

For iPhone & Watch

For iPad

Sales

Cultured Code has promised to review and address this, but no updates have been released that have solved the issue.

Its aesthetics and animations are gorgeous.

Pastor

The user interface and quick entry options are smooth and intuitive.

I wish there was a way to see a whole week of tasks at a time.

Freelancer

What I like most about Things that it's really helpful for organizing complex workflows and also good for personal use!

Systems Strategist

Another thing to note is that if you want Things on all iOS devices, you have to purchase the mobile app, iPad app, and desktop app separately.

That means there is no possibility of me accessing my notes and tasks when I need to but I'm working on my Windows computer rather than my mac/ipad/iphone.

Clean and simple UX and UI is probably Things' strongest features compared to the plethora of similar tools out there.- Great for use with the GTD (getting things done) method- one-time purchase

It lacks integrations with other tools and the worst part is that the only way you can access it is to use an Apple device.

Storyteller

I love that I can look at the calendar view and see scheduled tasks, upcoming deadlines AND that it pulls from my calendar so it can all be seen at a glance.

Graphic Designer

It was a huge help to my productivity. But there were a few things that I wanted it to do that it did not, and I found ways to work around them. But eventually I found another solution that better fit my needs and I switched over.

Director

Great integration with Apple ecosystem and as a to-do list, it performs very well and you have plenty of functionality to make it detailed enough or simple enough based on how you deal with to-do list.

The main problem I had with Things is that I wanted more ways to delineate and differentiate tasks.

I'm a writer, so I have an area called "writing" and then I can create a project for "Book One" but within that book there are projects like "first draft", "revision", "marketing" etc.

Marketing Manager

Only a minor downside: widgets currently don‘t update automatically without opening the app.

Designer

Overall I enjoy working with this app and it helps me clearing my head of tasks and ideas easily and in an effective way

That means I must purchase separately 3 times - one for iphone, ipad, and Mac.

It is sometimes hard to get it moving on the first try, because often you are adjusting the width of the sidebar instead.

While I would love to use Things, I had to migrate away from it quite realizing just how limited it was in both features and accessibility compared to the other tools out there.

super intuitive to add and view task for both short- and long-term projects.

You need to buy the product for each platform (one-time purchase for Mac, one for iPhone, one for iPad) which makes it a bit expensive in the first place but if you plan to keep it long term, it's worth the investment rather than a subscription for a product.

Production Manager

I have multiple ongoing projects that I am working on in different areas of my life, and this makes it easy to keep them all separate, but still be able to keep track of where things are and what the next thing I need to work on is to keep things moving forward.

There is no web app, Android, or Windows functionality at this time.

For me its strength lies in task managment, not project management.

Business Development

The "magic button" which is what I call the create "+" button is a nice way to enable creation of To-dos, projects, or Areas.

I like that you pay for the app once, and don't have to commit to a monthly payment.

Marketing

Pastor of Adult Discipleship

I also wish there was the option for a review function.

It misses also a kind of assistant to help you out daily with planning and review to better stick with GTD. If you are not disciplined enough on reviews, it can be quickly out of control.

Manager

You have to purchase a separate version for each platform (iOS, Mac, iPadOS) but it's a one off purchase with no subscription model.

Dental Student

I think some sort of calendar integration is due. While I know I can see my tasks in list format, it seems that it would just be too simple to be able to see a calendar view so why not?

The best thing about Things is how easy it is to add and organize the tasks that you need to accomplish.

Excellent integration with the mac including the shortcuts app, email-to-task and a useful URL scheme.

I love the way you can use areas, headers, and projects to efficiently label and organize everything.  

Operating Partner

It also allows you to keep historical record of previous activities which is very helpful I need to go back and look something up

The default set of groupings works well, from Inbox, to Today, to Upcoming, to Anytime, then Someday.

One thing that Things is lacking is integrations.

Materials Engineer

The aesthetics of it combined with its easy to use feature set.

Also the one time cost of the software is limited to specific clients (i.e. iOS vs MacOS).

I'm a convert from a major other competitor in the field.

Things has replaced the need to use expensive project management software by providing a very simple interface with no overloading of the UI which lets you do everything while not having to go back and forth etc.

You can also configure an alarm to prompt you when you should perform a task.

It has its limitations, but for my use case the pros greatly surpass the cons, that can be worked around somehow.

Self

Lack of integration with other apps like Fantastical, other calendar apps.

It is easy to add tasks (to-dos), due dates, tags and deadlines.

The ability to add notes to tasks is so helpful.

Yes I could make it an area, but that's too macro as those things are grouped under a heading.

This allows me to stay focused on my task and not forget anything either.

Task and Project Management

Organization

Among reviewers who comment on Things' organization, 86% feel positive. Users say Things makes it easy to create, schedule, and organize tasks and projects with helpful features like quick entry, tagging, and integration. They appreciate its simplicity and device syncing. However, they note the lack of collaboration and dependency management.

Features

Calendar Integration

Purchases

Device Purchases

Integrations

Reminders and Notifications

Ease of Use

User Interface

Small Business

Freelancers

Mid-size Business

Large Enterprises

Cultured Code

Clockify

Clockify is a time tracking app that helps teams track work hours across projects. Managers can measure employee productivity, track the progress of every project and do all necessary reporting and administration work in one place.

Asana Starter Plan provides growing teams with project management tools to track progress and meet deadlines. The plan includes workflow automation features, custom project templates, forms for standardized work requests, and rules for routine task management. It also offers visualization tools like Gantt and timeline views, plus AI-powered features for status updates and project organization.

System Engineer

It also has a responsive and helpful customer service crew.

Birdview adapts to business growth with comprehensive project oversight. Efficiently manage multiple projects, balance team workloads, and control budgets. Benefit from strong security and supportive service. Gain crucial insights for project and financial success through robust analytics.

Things vs Birdview Comparison (2026)

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