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Pencil Planner alternatives
Pencil Planner compared with 8 alternatives: Artful Agenda, PlanWiz, Moleskine Planner, Goodnotes, Penbook and 3 more.
Pencil Planner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pencil PlannerThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
| Artful Agenda | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PlanWiz | Free plan · from $3.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Moleskine Planner | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Goodnotes | Free plan · from $11.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Penbook | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS |
| Finalist | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Parchment | From $4.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Planmore | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Pencil Planner
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Artful Agenda
Digital planner styled like a paper agenda, synced to your calendars
- Artful Agenda starts at $39.99 per year. Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 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.
- Artful Agenda also covers habit tracking.
Suits: Paper-planner fans who want covers, stickers and fonts on a digital calendar
- Free plan · from $3.99
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). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only PlanWiz lists Android and macOS apps.
- PlanWiz also covers daily notes, templates, habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.
- Pencil Planner also covers notes and calendar.
Suits: People who want a pre-built planner layout instead of a blank page
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
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). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only Moleskine Planner lists a macOS app.
- Moleskine Planner also covers time blocking.
- Pencil Planner also covers notes.
Suits: People who want a paper-planner look on iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Free plan · from $11.99/yr
Goodnotes
Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant
- Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- Only Goodnotes lists macOS, Android and Windows apps.
- Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Goodnotes also covers transcription and whiteboard.
Suits: Handwritten notes on an iPad with Apple Pencil
- Free plan · from $4.99
Penbook
Handwriting notebooks and live planners for iPad and iPhone
- Penbook starts at $4.99 - $39.99 per in-app item (basis not shown); $49.99 lifetime. Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Penbook can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Penbook also covers daily notes and templates.
- Pencil Planner also covers tasks and calendar.
Suits: People who keep planners, journals or bullet journals on an iPad
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Finalist
Day-per-page planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Finalist starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Pencil Planner has a free plan. Finalist does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Finalist lists a macOS app.
- Finalist can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Finalist also covers daily notes, time blocking and habit tracking.
Suits: People who rely on Apple Calendar and Reminders and want one page per day
- From $4.99 one-time
Parchment
Daily page joining Apple Calendar, Reminders and a dated note
- Parchment starts at $4.99 one-time purchase. Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Pencil Planner has a free plan. Parchment does not.
- Only Parchment lists a macOS app.
- Parchment can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Parchment also covers Markdown, daily notes and natural-language input.
Suits: People who keep events in Apple Calendar and tasks in Apple Reminders
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
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). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Planmore can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: iPhone and iPad users who like the layout of a paper planner
Limits worth knowing in Pencil Planner
- iPhone and iPad only. The vendor's roadmap lists a Mac app as an upcoming feature.
- The free version is limited and the vendor does not say where the limits fall. There is no lifetime purchase, only monthly and yearly plans.
- Planner data is stored on the vendor's own Pencil Planner Cloud. There is no iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive backup option.
- The vendor's upgrade page quotes $24.99 a year for Pro, while the US App Store lists Pro Yearly at $19.99.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pencil Planner?
The alternatives to Pencil Planner in this directory are Artful Agenda, PlanWiz, Moleskine Planner, Goodnotes, Penbook, Finalist, Parchment and Planmore. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pencil Planner.
Is there a free alternative to Pencil Planner?
Yes. PlanWiz, Moleskine Planner, Goodnotes, Penbook and Planmore have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pencil Planner alternatives work on Windows?
The Pencil Planner listing does not include a Windows app. Artful Agenda and Goodnotes list one.
Which Pencil Planner alternatives work on macOS?
The Pencil Planner listing does not include a macOS app. Artful Agenda, PlanWiz, Moleskine Planner, Goodnotes, Finalist and Parchment list one.
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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