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Akiflow vs Things

Akiflow and Things are both personal productivity tools. Akiflow is aimed at freelancers and small businesses, while Things is aimed at freelancers.

Akiflow

Command-bar task and time-blocking planner

Things

Award-winning to-do app for Apple devices

PricingPaid · $34Paid
Starting price$34/moNot published
Free planNoNo
Free trial7 days15 days
Built forFreelancers, Small businessesFreelancers
Platformsmacos, windows, ios, android, webmacos, ios
CountryIT · 2020DE · 2007
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Choose Akiflow if

Power users juggling tasks across many tools.

  • Consolidates scattered tasks
  • Keyboard-first speed
  • Strong integrations

Look elsewhere if: Casual to-do users.

Choose Things if

Apple users wanting a beautiful personal task manager.

  • Beautiful, calm design
  • One-time purchase
  • Fast and reliable

Look elsewhere if: Teams or Windows/Android users.

Akiflow vs Things pricing

Akiflow

  • Pro$34/mo$19/mo billed yearly (promo price on the pricing page); tasks, calendar, AI assistant Aki
  • TeamCustomSet up with sales

Things

  • Mac$49.99One-time purchase
  • iPhone & Apple Watch$9.99One-time purchase
  • iPad$19.99One-time purchase

Akiflow · Key features

  • Universal task inbox from many tools
  • Time blocking on calendar
  • Command bar for quick actions
  • Rituals for daily planning
  • Booking links
  • AI assistant

Cons

  • Expensive
  • No free plan
  • Learning curve

Things · Key features

  • Areas, projects and headings
  • Today, Upcoming, Anytime, Someday
  • Quick entry with natural dates
  • Tags and filters
  • Calendar events alongside tasks
  • Free Things Cloud sync

Cons

  • Apple only
  • No collaboration
  • No web app

Akiflow vs Things: FAQ

Do Akiflow and Things have a free plan?

Akiflow has no free plan, a 7-day free trial. Things has no free plan, a 15-day free trial.

Which is better for small businesses, Akiflow or Things?

Akiflow lists small businesses as a core audience, while Things is aimed more at freelancers.

Not sure yet?

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