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Ellie alternatives
Ellie compared with 11 alternatives: Sunsama, Akiflow, Structured, Routine, Morgen and 6 more.
Ellie has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%). 6 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EllieThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Sunsama | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Akiflow | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Structured | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Routine | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Morgen | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| DayCaptain | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Doobies | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Emery | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Planzer.io | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| SuperPlanner | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Tweek | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Ellie
- 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). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Ellie has a free plan. Sunsama does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sunsama lists Linux and Android apps.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling and goals.
Suits: Professionals who want a fixed routine for planning each workday
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Akiflow
Time-blocking planner that pulls tasks from other apps into one inbox
- Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Ellie has a free plan. Akiflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Akiflow lists an Android app.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
Suits: People whose tasks are spread across email, chat and project tools
- 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). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Only Structured lists an Android app.
- Only Ellie lists a Windows app.
- Ellie also covers time tracking.
Suits: People who prefer a visual timeline of the day to a plain task list
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Routine
Planner combining tasks, calendar and notes, with an AI assistant
- Routine starts at $5 per month, billed yearly. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Only Routine lists Linux and Android apps.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Routine also covers meeting notes and notes.
- Ellie also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
Suits: People who want tasks, calendar and notes in a single app
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Morgen
Calendar and daily planner with AI-suggested time blocking
- Morgen starts at $15 per month, billed yearly. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Ellie has a free plan. Morgen does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Morgen lists Linux and Android apps.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Morgen also covers auto-scheduling and booking links.
Suits: People managing calendars across Google, Outlook and Apple accounts
- Free trial · from $12/mo
DayCaptain
Keyboard-driven day planner with a task list beside the calendar
- DayCaptain starts at $12 per month minimum (€10); the subscriber picks the amount. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Ellie has a free plan. DayCaptain does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ellie lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Ellie also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
Suits: Keyboard-oriented people who time-box their tasks each day
- Free
Doobies
Daily planner that compares what you planned with what you did
- Doobies is free. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Only Doobies lists an Android app.
- Only Ellie lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Doobies also covers habit tracking and goals.
Suits: People who want to compare planned time with actual time each day
- Free trial · from $99/yr
Emery
Daily planner that sorts tasks and meetings into three priorities
- Emery starts at $99 per year. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Ellie has a free plan. Emery does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Emery lists an Android app.
- Only Ellie lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who drop to-do apps once overdue tasks pile up
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Planzer.io
Daily planner that time-blocks tasks pulled from 16 other tools
- Planzer.io starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Only Planzer.io lists Linux and Android apps.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Planzer.io also covers auto-scheduling and goals.
- Ellie also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Individuals whose tasks are spread across several work tools
- Free plan · from $4.99
SuperPlanner
Visual day planner for Apple devices with tasks inside time blocks
- SuperPlanner starts at $4.99 (Pro subscription; billing period not shown on the App Store). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Only Ellie lists a web app.
- Only Ellie lists a Windows app.
- SuperPlanner also covers menu bar app.
- Ellie also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
Suits: People who want to-do lists attached to time blocks
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Tweek
Minimal weekly planner and to-do list with no hourly slots
- Tweek starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually ($49.99 per year). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Only Tweek lists an Android app.
- Only Ellie lists a Windows app.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Ellie also covers time blocking, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
Suits: People who plan by the week and do not want an hourly schedule
Limits worth knowing in Ellie
- The Free plan leaves out timeboxing, calendar integrations, recurring tasks, labels, subtasks and due dates.
- There is no Android app. Ellie runs on Mac, Windows, the web, iPhone and iPad.
- The AI Assistant requires Pro and is described as being in beta.
- Ellie is built and supported by one developer, according to its About page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ellie?
The alternatives to Ellie in this directory are Sunsama, Akiflow, Structured, Routine, Morgen, DayCaptain, Doobies, Emery, Planzer.io, SuperPlanner and Tweek. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ellie.
Is there a free alternative to Ellie?
Yes. Doobies is free to use. Structured, Routine, Planzer.io, SuperPlanner and Tweek have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ellie alternatives work on Linux?
The Ellie listing does not include a Linux app. Sunsama, Routine, Morgen and Planzer.io list one.
Which Ellie alternatives work on Android?
The Ellie listing does not include an Android app. Sunsama, Akiflow, Structured, Routine, Morgen, Doobies, Emery, Planzer.io and Tweek 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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