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The best Ellie Planner alternatives

A daily planner that pairs a brain-dump list with a calendar for timeboxing. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Ellie Planner (the app you have)7-day trial, then about $10/monthiPhone, Mac, Windows, Web-
AkiflowNo free planEverywhereyou need it on Android
Sunsama14-day free trialEverywhereyou need it on Android and Linux
TweekFree planiPhone, Android, Mac, Webyou want a free plan to start
RoutineFree planEverywhereyou want a free plan to start
Time TimerFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
FlowSavvyFree planEverywhereyou want a free plan to start
MotionPaid onlyEverywhereyou need it on Android
AmieFree tieriPhone, Mac, Windows, Webyou want a free plan to start
1

Akiflow

No free plan; about $19/month billed yearly, after a 7-day trial
Akiflow screenshot 1

Tasks, calendars and inboxes in one keyboard-driven workspace for time blocking.

Pick it if you need it on Android and you want more power-user features.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
2

Sunsama

14-day free trial; Pro about $17/month billed yearly

A guided daily planner that turns tasks and meetings into a realistic plan.

Pick it if you need it on Android and Linux.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
3

Tweek

Free plan; Premium about $6/month; Family plan for five
Tweek screenshot 1

A minimal weekly planner laid out like a paper week view.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWeb
4

Routine

Free plan; Personal about $5/month
Routine screenshot 1

A keyboard-friendly workspace for tasks, calendar, meetings and notes.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on Android and Linux.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
5

Time Timer

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Time Timer screenshot from the App Store

Visual countdown timer with the red disk, for focus and routines.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhone
6

FlowSavvy

Free plan; Pro about $10/month billed yearly
FlowSavvy screenshot 1

A calendar planner that fits your tasks into free time and reschedules them for you.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start, you need it on Android and you want AI built in.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
7

Motion

Paid only; about $19 per seat/month; cheaper billed yearly
Motion screenshot 1

An AI planner that schedules tasks, projects and meetings onto your calendar.

Pick it if you need it on Android, you want AI built in and you work with a team.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
8

Amie

Free tier; paid Pro and Business plans
Amie screenshot 1

Calendar, to-dos, email and AI meeting notes together in one workspace.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you want AI built in.

Free planiPhoneMacWindowsWeb

We matched these apps to Ellie Planner by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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