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Artful Agenda alternatives

Artful Agenda compared with 9 alternatives: Pencil Planner, Moleskine Planner, Cozi, Pocket Informant, LiveIt and 4 more.

Artful Agenda is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 per year. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Artful AgendaThis toolFree trial · from $39.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Pencil PlannerFree plan · from $4.99/moYesiOS
Moleskine PlannerFree plan · from $3.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
CoziFree plan · from $39/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
Pocket InformantFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LiveItFree plan · from $19.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Opus OneFree plan · from $4.99YesmacOS, iOS
PlanmoreFree plan · from $2.99/moYesiOS
PlanWizFree plan · from $3.99YesmacOS, iOS, Android
TimeBlocksFree plan · from $2.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Artful Agenda

  1. Pencil Planner

    Handwritten planner for iPad and iPhone layered over your calendar

    • Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • Pencil Planner has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists a web app.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Pencil Planner also covers notes.

    Suits: iPad users who want to handwrite a planner with Apple Pencil

    Pencil Planner vs Artful AgendaPencil Planner pricing and details

  2. Moleskine Planner

    Calendar and task planner for Apple devices from Moleskine

    • Moleskine Planner starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • Moleskine Planner has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists a web app.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Moleskine Planner also covers time blocking.

    Suits: People who want a paper-planner look on iPhone, iPad and Mac

    Moleskine Planner vs Artful AgendaMoleskine Planner pricing and details

  3. Cozi

    Shared family calendar with shopping lists, to-dos and recipes

    • Cozi starts at $39 per year for the whole family (Cozi Gold). Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • Cozi has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Artful Agenda also covers habit tracking.

    Suits: Families who want a calendar, grocery list and meal plan in one account

    Cozi vs Artful AgendaCozi pricing and details

  4. Pocket Informant

    Calendar, tasks, projects and notes in one personal organizer

    • Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • Pocket Informant has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists a Windows app.
    • Pocket Informant also covers notes, templates and natural-language input.

    Suits: People who want calendar, tasks, projects and notes in a single app

    Pocket Informant vs Artful AgendaPocket Informant pricing and details

  5. LiveIt

    Personal organizer joining planner, journal, notes and habits

    • LiveIt starts at $19.99 per year, or $1.99 per month. Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • LiveIt has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • LiveIt is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • LiveIt also covers notes, daily notes and time blocking.
    • Artful Agenda also covers calendar.

    Suits: People who want planner, journal, notes and habits in one personal app

    LiveIt vs Artful AgendaLiveIt pricing and details

  6. Opus One

    Paper-style daily planner for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Opus One starts at $4.99 or $39.99 (US App Store; sold monthly or yearly, prices not labelled). Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • Opus One has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists a web app.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Opus One also covers notes, daily notes, time blocking and goals.

    Suits: People who like the layout of a paper day planner

    Opus One vs Artful AgendaOpus One pricing and details

  7. Planmore

    Paper-style planner app for iPhone and iPad

    • Planmore starts at $2.99 per month, $14.99 per year or $29.99 one-time (US App Store). Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • Planmore has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists a web app.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Planmore can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: iPhone and iPad users who like the layout of a paper planner

    Planmore vs Artful AgendaPlanmore pricing and details

  8. PlanWiz

    Template-based digital planner, journal and habit tracker

    • PlanWiz starts at $3.99 per week, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • PlanWiz has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists a web app.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists a Windows app.
    • PlanWiz also covers daily notes, templates, goals and mood tracking.

    Suits: People who want a pre-built planner layout instead of a blank page

    PlanWiz vs Artful AgendaPlanWiz pricing and details

  9. TimeBlocks

    Decoratable mobile calendar with to-dos, habits and memos

    • TimeBlocks starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year.
    • TimeBlocks has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Artful Agenda lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • TimeBlocks also covers notes.

    Suits: People who like to decorate a calendar the way they would a paper diary

    TimeBlocks vs Artful AgendaTimeBlocks pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Artful Agenda

  • There is no free plan. After the trial it costs $39.99 a year, and only annual subscriptions are offered.
  • The habit tracker, drawing mode, sticker uploads and custom color palette require Artful Plus at $49.99 a year.
  • Microsoft Exchange calendars cannot be synced, and calendar sharing is set up in Google, iCloud or Outlook, not in the app.
  • The US App Store listing shows the standard plan at both $39.99 and $44.99, so in-app pricing may differ from the website.
Artful Agenda pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Artful Agenda?

The alternatives to Artful Agenda in this directory are Pencil Planner, Moleskine Planner, Cozi, Pocket Informant, LiveIt, Opus One, Planmore, PlanWiz and TimeBlocks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Artful Agenda.

Is there a free alternative to Artful Agenda?

Yes. Pencil Planner, Moleskine Planner, Cozi, Pocket Informant, LiveIt, Opus One, Planmore, PlanWiz and TimeBlocks have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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