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Free alternatives to Ellie

Ellie has no free plan. 48 of the 69 other daily planner apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Ellie is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store). 4 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

48 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 2, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Ellie

  1. Structured

    Visual day planner that puts tasks and events on one timeline

    What is free: Timeline, all-day and inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, notifications, widgets, sync and the Energy Monitor. Recurring tasks, calendar import and Structured AI need Pro.

    • Structured starts at $2.99 to $6.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • Structured has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Structured lists an Android app.
    • Only Ellie lists a Windows app.
  2. Routine

    Planner combining tasks, calendar and notes, with an AI assistant

    What is free: Tasks, calendars and notes, AI assistant and voice commands, offline mode, 3 integrations, 3 custom databases and 250 AI credits.

    • Routine starts at $5 per month, billed yearly. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • Routine has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Routine lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  3. Doobies

    Daily planner that compares what you planned with what you did

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Doobies is free. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • Doobies has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Doobies lists an Android app.
    • Only Ellie lists macOS and Windows apps.
  4. Planzer.io

    Daily planner that time-blocks tasks pulled from 16 other tools

    What is free: Up to 100 tasks (50 to 100 more for each review you leave), all 16 integrations, guided planning, time blocking, focus timer and time tracking. No credit card needed.

    • Planzer.io starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • Planzer.io has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Planzer.io lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  5. SuperPlanner

    Visual day planner for Apple devices with tasks inside time blocks

    What is free: Free version with limited features for everyday planning. The terms do not list which features are limited; Pro or one-time feature packs unlock the rest.

    • SuperPlanner starts at $4.99 (Pro subscription; billing period not shown on the App Store). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • SuperPlanner has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ellie lists a web app.
    • Only Ellie lists a Windows app.
  6. Tweek

    Minimal weekly planner and to-do list with no hourly slots

    What is free: Free version with no time limit: 1 active calendar, 2 custom colors, sharing and publishing, and limited API requests. No calendar sync, subtasks, recurring tasks or reminders.

    • Tweek starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually ($49.99 per year). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • Tweek has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tweek lists an Android app.
    • Only Ellie lists a Windows app.
  7. Week Plan

    Weekly planner built around roles, goals and high-impact tasks

    What is free: Lite plan, free forever: create tasks, schedule the week, plan by role and mark High Impact Tasks. OKRs, integrations and team tools are in the paid plan.

    • Week Plan starts at $8.67 per month, billed annually. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • Week Plan has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Week Plan lists an Android app.
    • Only Ellie lists a macOS app.
  8. Tiimo

    Visual daily planner with an AI co-planner and focus timer

    What is free: Free version on the iOS and Android apps: basic planner, to-do list, focus timer, limited AI chats and 1 profile. The web planner is not included.

    • Tiimo starts at $7.00 to $54.00 (US App Store in-app purchases; billing period not shown). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • Tiimo has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tiimo lists an Android app.
    • Only Ellie lists a Windows app.
  9. FlowSavvy

    Calendar that auto-schedules tasks and replans when things change

    What is free: Basic plan, free forever: unlimited auto-reschedules, auto-scheduling up to 2 weeks out, 1 set of scheduling hours, 3 repeating auto-scheduled tasks and 5 task lists.

    • FlowSavvy starts at $10 per month, billed yearly. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • FlowSavvy has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FlowSavvy lists an Android app.
    • Only Ellie lists macOS and Windows apps.
  10. Trevor AI

    Web planner that time-blocks tasks into your calendar with AI

    What is free: Free plan for personal use: Task Hub, calendar planner, unlimited task scheduling, Focus Mode, predicted durations and AI scheduling suggestions, with one calendar account and limited automation.

    • Trevor AI starts at $5 per month, paid annually. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • Trevor AI has a free plan. Ellie 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.
  11. TimeFinder

    Drag-and-drop time-blocking planner with color-coded schedules

    What is free: Free to download on every platform. The store listing says some features require TimeFinder Premium but does not list which ones.

    • TimeFinder starts at $7.99 to $99.99 per item (US App Store in-app purchases; basis not shown). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • TimeFinder has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeFinder lists an Android app.
    • TimeFinder also covers templates.
  12. MyStudyLife

    Student planner for classes, homework, exams and grades

    What is free: Free with no time limit: timetable, calendar, exams, subjects and reminders on web, iPhone and Android, with up to 5 tasks at a time and one AI timetable scan.

    • MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year. Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).
    • MyStudyLife has a free plan. Ellie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MyStudyLife lists an Android app.
    • Only Ellie lists macOS and Windows apps.

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Ellie?

Yes. Structured, Routine, Doobies, Planzer.io, SuperPlanner, Tweek, Week Plan, Tiimo and 40 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Ellie have a free plan?

Ellie has no free plan. Ellie is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly on the US App Store).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Ellie: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.