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Pocket Informant alternatives
Pocket Informant compared with 10 alternatives: Fantastical, BusyCal, 24me, Opus One, EPIM (EssentialPIM) and 5 more.
Pocket Informant has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. 7 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket InformantThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Fantastical | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| BusyCal | Free plan · from $49.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| 24me | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Opus One | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| EPIM (EssentialPIM) | Free plan · from ₹4,790.95/yr | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Artful Agenda | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| 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 |
| TimeBlocks | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Pocket Informant
- Free plan · from $4.75/mo
Fantastical
Calendar and tasks app for Apple devices and Windows
- Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly). Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Fantastical lists a Windows app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists an Android app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
Suits: People with Google, iCloud and Microsoft calendars who want them in one app
- Free plan · from $49.99 one-time
BusyCal
Customizable calendar and task app for Mac and iPhone
- BusyCal starts at $49.99 one-time for Mac, or $39.99 per year on the Mac App Store; iOS app $9.99. Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists an Android app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
- BusyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who want fine control over how their calendar looks
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
24me
Calendar, to-do list and notes combined in one mobile organizer
- 24me starts at $7.99 per month, or $47.99 per year. Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a macOS app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
- Pocket Informant also covers templates and natural-language input.
Suits: People who want events, to-dos and notes on a single mobile calendar
- 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). Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists an Android app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
- Opus One also covers daily notes, time blocking and goals.
Suits: People who like the layout of a paper day planner
- Free plan · from ₹4,790.95/yr
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). Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only EPIM (EssentialPIM) lists a Windows app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a macOS app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
Suits: Windows users who want mail, calendar, tasks and notes in one app
- 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. Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Pocket Informant has a free plan. Artful Agenda does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Artful Agenda lists a Windows app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
- Artful Agenda also covers habit tracking.
Suits: Paper-planner fans who want covers, stickers and fonts on a digital calendar
- 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). Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Pocket Informant has a free plan. Finalist does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists an Android app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
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. Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Pocket Informant has a free plan. Parchment does not.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists an Android app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
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). Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists Android and macOS apps.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
- Planmore can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: iPhone and iPad users who like the layout of a paper planner
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
TimeBlocks
Decoratable mobile calendar with to-dos, habits and memos
- TimeBlocks starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a macOS app.
- Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
- TimeBlocks also covers habit tracking.
- Pocket Informant also covers templates and natural-language input.
Suits: People who like to decorate a calendar the way they would a paper diary
Limits worth knowing in Pocket Informant
- The free version is a calendar only. Tasks, projects, contacts, sync services and customization need the subscription.
- The Mac app is a separate $49.99 purchase, and the web app works through an Informant Sync account.
- There is no Windows app. Windows is covered by a $29.99 Outlook add-in that also needs an Informant Sync subscription.
- Trial length is stated differently by source: 14 days on the vendor's site and 7 days on the App Store listing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pocket Informant?
The alternatives to Pocket Informant in this directory are Fantastical, BusyCal, 24me, Opus One, EPIM (EssentialPIM), Artful Agenda, Finalist, Parchment, Planmore and TimeBlocks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pocket Informant.
Is there a free alternative to Pocket Informant?
Yes. Fantastical, BusyCal, 24me, Opus One, EPIM (EssentialPIM), Planmore and TimeBlocks have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pocket Informant alternatives work on Windows?
The Pocket Informant listing does not include a Windows app. Fantastical, EPIM (EssentialPIM) and Artful Agenda list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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