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Daily: Day Planner alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Daily: Day Planner alternative for most people is Structured (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of daily planner apps. It's also the best free one.

Daily: Day Planner compared with 5 alternatives: Structured, Tiimo, Amie, Routine and Sunsama.

Daily: Day Planner is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Daily: Day PlannerThis toolFreeFreemacOS, iOS, Android
StructuredFree plan · from $2.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
TiimoFree plan · from $7.00YesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
AmieFree trial · from $20/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS
RoutineFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SunsamaFree trial · from $17/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Daily: Day Planner has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Structured, Amie, Routine and Sunsama score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessDaily: Day PlannerStructuredAmieRoutineSunsama

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of daily planner apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Daily: Day Planner

  1. Structured

    Visual day planner that puts tasks and events on one timeline

    • Structured starts at $2.99 to $6.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Structured also lists a web app.
    • Structured can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Structured also covers time blocking and Pomodoro timer.
    • Structured does not cover daily notes, natural-language input and habit tracking, which Daily: Day Planner does.

    Suits: People who prefer a visual timeline of the day to a plain task list

    Structured vs Daily: Day PlannerStructured pricing and details

  2. Tiimo

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

    • Tiimo starts at $7.00 to $54.00 (US App Store in-app purchases; billing period not shown).
    • Tiimo also lists a web app.
    • Tiimo also covers time blocking and mood tracking.
    • Tiimo does not cover daily notes, natural-language input and habit tracking, which Daily: Day Planner does.

    Suits: People with ADHD or autism who want a visual schedule instead of a plain list

    Tiimo vs Daily: Day PlannerTiimo pricing and details

  3. Amie

    AI meeting notes combined with a calendar and todo list

    • Amie starts at $20 per user / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
    • Amie has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Daily: Day Planner.
    • Amie also lists a Windows app.
    • Amie lists no Android app, which Daily: Day Planner has.
    • Amie also covers meeting notes, time blocking and auto-scheduling.

    Suits: People who want meeting notes, calendar and todos in one app

    Amie vs Daily: Day PlannerAmie pricing and details

  4. Routine

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

    • Routine starts at $5 per month, billed yearly.
    • Routine also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
    • Routine also covers meeting notes, notes and time blocking.
    • Routine does not cover daily notes, natural-language input and habit tracking, which Daily: Day Planner does.

    Suits: People who want tasks, calendar and notes in a single app

    Routine vs Daily: Day PlannerRoutine pricing and details

  5. Sunsama

    Daily planner with guided planning routines and calendar timeboxing

    • Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
    • Sunsama has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Daily: Day Planner.
    • Sunsama also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
    • Sunsama also covers time blocking, auto-scheduling, Pomodoro timer and goals.
    • Sunsama does not cover daily notes, natural-language input and habit tracking, which Daily: Day Planner does.

    Suits: Professionals who want a fixed routine for planning each workday

    Sunsama vs Daily: Day PlannerSunsama pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Daily: Day Planner

  • iPhone, iPad and Mac versions are installed through TestFlight, and Android through a downloaded APK, according to the download section.
  • The iPhone, iPad and Mac versions need iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or macOS 26 on Apple silicon; Android needs version 10 or later.
  • No web or Windows version is listed.
  • The weather feature uses a US ZIP code and the National Weather Service.
Daily: Day Planner pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Daily: Day Planner?

The alternatives to Daily: Day Planner in this directory are Structured, Tiimo, Amie, Routine and Sunsama. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Daily: Day Planner.

Is there a free alternative to Daily: Day Planner?

Yes. Structured, Tiimo and Routine have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Daily: Day Planner alternatives work on Windows?

The Daily: Day Planner listing does not include a Windows app. Amie, Routine and Sunsama list one.

Which Daily: Day Planner alternatives work on Linux?

The Daily: Day Planner listing does not include a Linux app. Routine and Sunsama list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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