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The Things 3 alternative with web access and collaboration
Done Bear is the closest Things 3 alternative for people who need a web app, Windows support, or shared projects. It keeps the calm GTD workflow (Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Anytime, Someday) and adds local-first sync, real-time collaboration, and a one-command Things 3 importer. Free to start.
Done Bear vs Things 3 at a glance
Done Bear
Things 3
Done Bear
Things 3
Platforms
Web app
Collaboration
GTD views
Offline support
CLI / API / MCP
Pricing
Why people switch from Things 3
Your tasks shouldn't be locked to Apple devices
Things 3 has no web app and no Windows version, so your system disappears the moment you sit at a work machine. Done Bear runs in any browser and ships native apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, so you get the same trusted list on every device.
Some projects are shared
Things 3 is deliberately single-player. Done Bear keeps personal GTD calm but lets you share a project with a partner or team when a task stops being only yours, in real time, with no export-import dance.
Built for automation and AI agents
Done Bear exposes a CLI, a GraphQL API, and a hosted MCP server, so your task manager works with scripts, automations, and AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT. Things 3 offers a URL scheme.
Who should stay on Things 3
If you work entirely on Apple devices, never share a project, and prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription, Things 3 remains a beautifully crafted personal task manager, and we say that as fans. Done Bear is for the moment its single-player, Apple-only boundaries start to pinch.
Migrating from Things 3 takes one command
Run `donebear import things` from the Done Bear CLI on your Mac and your areas, projects, and tasks come across in one command, including Today, Someday, and scheduled dates.
Read the Things 3 import guide
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Frequently asked questions
Does Done Bear work on the web and Windows?
Yes. Done Bear runs in any modern browser at app.donebear.com, with native desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus an iOS app. Things 3 is only available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with no web version.
How much does Done Bear cost compared to Things 3?
Done Bear is free for up to 250 tasks with unlimited workspace members, with no trial period or credit card required. Paid plans start at $7/month per member billed yearly. Things 3 is a one-time purchase per Apple device: separate licenses for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Can I import my Things 3 data into Done Bear?
Yes. Done Bear ships a Things 3 importer in its CLI: run `donebear import things` on the Mac where Things is installed and it migrates your projects, areas, and tasks. Your Today, Upcoming, Anytime, and Someday organization carries over.
Does Done Bear work offline like Things 3?
Yes. Done Bear is local-first: tasks live on your device and load instantly with no connection, then sync automatically when you're back online, the same trust-your-system feel Things users expect.
Does Done Bear support the GTD workflow from Things 3?
Done Bear uses the same GTD structure: Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Anytime, Someday, and a Logbook. If you live in the Things workflow, the views map one-to-one.