Pencil Planner alternatives · Daily Planners
Pencil Planner alternatives with a Mac app
The Pencil Planner listing does not include a Mac app. 35 of the 69 other daily planner apps in this directory list a Mac app.
Pencil Planner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. 22 of them are free or have a free plan.
35 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Routine
Planner combining tasks, calendar and notes, with an AI assistant
- Routine starts at $5 per month, billed yearly. Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only Routine lists a web app.
- Only Routine lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Routine also covers meeting notes and time blocking.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Pocket Informant
Calendar, tasks, projects and notes in one personal organizer
- Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists Android and macOS apps.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $3.29/mo
Brite
All-in-one planner with tasks, calendar, habits, notes and mood diary
- Brite starts at $3.29 per month, billed annually. Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only Brite lists a web app.
- Only Brite lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- Brite also covers Pomodoro timer, habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.
- Free plan · from $4.99
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). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only Opus One lists a macOS app.
- Opus One also covers daily notes, time blocking and goals.
- 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). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Pencil Planner has a free plan. Akiflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Akiflow lists a web app.
- Only Akiflow lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- 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). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Pencil Planner has a free plan. Sunsama does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sunsama lists a web app.
- Only Sunsama lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- 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). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Pencil Planner has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists a web app.
- Only Motion lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
Common questions
Which Pencil Planner alternatives have a Mac app?
Artful Agenda, PlanWiz, Moleskine Planner, Finalist, Parchment, Routine, Pocket Informant, Brite and 27 more list a Mac app.
Does Pencil Planner have a Mac app?
The Pencil Planner listing does not include a Mac app. It lists iOS.
Which of these daily planner apps are free?
PlanWiz, Moleskine Planner, Routine, Pocket Informant, Brite, Opus One, Structured, Ellie and 14 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 Pencil Planner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.