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Pencil Planner alternatives with a Windows app

The Pencil Planner listing does not include a Windows app. 22 of the 69 other daily planner apps in this directory list a Windows app.

Pencil Planner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

22 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Pencil Planner

  1. 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 vs Pencil PlannerArtful Agenda pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Routine pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Brite pricing and details

  4. EPIM (EssentialPIM)

    Windows organizer for email, calendar, tasks, notes and passwords

    • EPIM (EssentialPIM) starts at ₹4,790.95 per year (as shown to a visitor in India). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only EPIM (EssentialPIM) lists Windows and Android apps.
    • EPIM (EssentialPIM) can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • EPIM (EssentialPIM) also covers email client, kanban boards and password manager.
    EPIM (EssentialPIM) pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Akiflow pricing and details

  6. 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.
    Sunsama pricing and details

  7. 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.
    Motion pricing and details

  8. Morgen

    Calendar and daily planner with AI-suggested time blocking

    • Morgen starts at $15 per month, billed yearly. Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Pencil Planner has a free plan. Morgen does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Morgen lists a web app.
    • Only Morgen lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Morgen pricing and details

  9. Amie

    AI meeting notes combined with a calendar and todo list

    • Amie starts at $20 per user / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Pencil Planner has a free plan. Amie does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amie lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Amie also covers meeting notes, time blocking and auto-scheduling.
    Amie pricing and details

  10. Ellie

    Daily planner with a brain dump list and calendar timeboxing

    • Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Ellie lists a web app.
    • Only Ellie lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Ellie pricing and details

  11. SkedPal

    Auto-scheduling calendar that time-blocks your to-do list

    • SkedPal starts at $9.95 per month, billed annually. Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Pencil Planner has a free plan. SkedPal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SkedPal lists a web app.
    • Only SkedPal lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    SkedPal pricing and details

  12. TimeFinder

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

    • TimeFinder starts at $4.99 to $79.99 per item (US App Store in-app purchases; basis not shown). Pencil Planner starts at $4.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only TimeFinder lists a web app.
    • Only TimeFinder lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • TimeFinder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TimeFinder pricing and details

10 more that list a Windows app

All 22 in one table

Common questions

Which Pencil Planner alternatives have a Windows app?

Artful Agenda, Routine, Brite, EPIM (EssentialPIM), Akiflow, Sunsama, Motion, Morgen and 14 more list a Windows app.

Does Pencil Planner have a Windows app?

The Pencil Planner listing does not include a Windows app. It lists iOS.

Which of these daily planner apps are free?

Routine, Brite, EPIM (EssentialPIM), Ellie, TimeFinder, Week Plan, Planzer.io, LiveIt and 5 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.