A to-do list tells you what to do. A daily planner helps you decide when. This list is for people who want to turn tasks and meetings into a realistic plan for today. We compared three planner apps using each maker's official pages. Prices are as of November 1, 2026.
At a glance
Sunsama
Structured
Ellie Planner
Best for
Guided planning for busy professionals
A visual timeline of your day
Brain-dump list plus calendar timeboxing
Price
14-day trial; Pro US$22/user/month or US$17 billed annually
Free core app; Pro by subscription or lifetime
7-day trial; Pro US$9.99/month or US$99.99/year
Platforms
iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, web
iOS, Android, Mac, web
iOS, Mac, Windows, web
1Guided planning for busy professionals
Sunsama
14-day free trial; Pro about $17/month billed yearly
Sunsama is a daily planner that combines task management, calendars, timeboxing, guided daily planning, focus mode and integrations. It is built to help you turn work and calendar commitments into a realistic daily plan. It runs on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux and the web. There is a 14-day free trial. Pro is US$22 per user per month billed monthly, or US$17 billed annually.
Pick it if you have a busy workday with many inputs and want a guided routine to plan it.
Free core app; Pro by subscription or lifetime purchase
Structured is a visual day planner that puts your tasks and to-dos on a timeline. It supports time-blocked scheduling, routines, and calendar and reminder integrations. It has native apps and Structured Web. The core app is free. Structured Pro is sold with local pricing as a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase, and there is a three-day trial.
Pick it if you like to see your whole day as a simple timeline and want a free place to start.
7-day trial, then about $10/month; lifetime option; student discount
Ellie is a daily planner that pairs a brain-dump task list with a calendar for timeboxing. It supports recurring tasks, labels, subtasks, reminders, calendar integrations and optional AI help. It runs on iOS, Mac, Windows and the web. After a 7-day trial, Pro is US$9.99 a month or US$99.99 a year, or US$299.99 for lifetime. Students, teachers and nonprofits get 50% off.
Pick it if you want to dump everything out of your head, then drag tasks onto your calendar.
Also consider: Tiimo, a visual planner designed for neurodivergent people, and Akiflow for professionals who want tasks, calendars and an inbox in one place.
Sunsama is the best choice for professionals who want a guided way to plan a busy workday. Structured is the best free option and great for visual thinkers. Ellie is a simple, affordable middle ground for timeboxing, with a discount for students and teachers.
A visual timeline of your day
