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Doobies alternatives
Doobies compared with 5 alternatives: Sunsama, Structured, Motion, Trevor AI and Ellie.
Doobies is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoobiesThis tool | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sunsama | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Structured | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Motion | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Trevor AI | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ellie | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
How each one differs from Doobies
- Free trial · from $17/mo
Sunsama
Daily planner with guided planning routines and calendar timeboxing
- Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204). Doobies is free.
- Doobies has a free plan. Sunsama does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sunsama lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling and Pomodoro timer.
- Doobies also covers time tracking and habit tracking.
Suits: Professionals who want a fixed routine for planning each workday
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Structured
Visual day planner that puts tasks and events on one timeline
- Structured starts at $2.99 to $7.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). Doobies is free.
- Only Structured lists a macOS app.
- Structured can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Structured also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Doobies also covers time tracking, habit tracking and goals.
Suits: People who prefer a visual timeline of the day to a plain task list
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Motion
AI work planner that auto-schedules tasks on your calendar
- Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29). Doobies is free.
- Doobies has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Motion also covers meeting notes, auto-scheduling and booking links.
- Doobies also covers time blocking, time tracking, habit tracking and goals.
Suits: People who want tasks placed on the calendar automatically
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Trevor AI
Web planner that time-blocks tasks into your calendar with AI
- Trevor AI starts at $5 per month, paid annually. Doobies is free.
- Only Doobies lists iOS and Android apps.
- Trevor AI also covers auto-scheduling and reports.
- Doobies also covers time tracking, habit tracking and goals.
Suits: People who time-block tasks from Todoist, Google Tasks or Microsoft To Do
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Ellie
Daily planner with a brain dump list and calendar timeboxing
- Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%). Doobies is free.
- Only Ellie lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Doobies lists an Android app.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Ellie also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who plan by timeboxing tasks next to calendar events
Limits worth knowing in Doobies
- It is in early access: the site's only call to action is a waitlist form, with no public sign-up.
- The vendor's blog says it is free during early access and that pricing comes later; no prices are published.
- The site links to no App Store or Google Play listing; iOS, Android and web support is stated only in a blog post.
- Google Calendar is the only calendar integration the site lists, and accounts are created with Google or Apple sign-in.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Doobies?
The alternatives to Doobies in this directory are Sunsama, Structured, Motion, Trevor AI and Ellie. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Doobies.
Is there a free alternative to Doobies?
Yes. Structured, Trevor AI and Ellie have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Doobies alternatives work on Windows?
The Doobies listing does not include a Windows app. Sunsama, Motion and Ellie list one.
Which Doobies alternatives work on macOS?
The Doobies listing does not include a macOS app. Sunsama, Structured, Motion and Ellie list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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