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Power Planner alternatives

Power Planner compared with 5 alternatives: MyStudyLife, School Assistant, Smart Timetable, Shovel and Saturn.

Power Planner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Power PlannerThis toolFree plan · from $4.99 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MyStudyLifeFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
School AssistantFreeFreemacOS, iOS
Smart TimetableFree plan · from $0.99YesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
ShovelFree trial · from $39/yrTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
SaturnFreeFreeiOS, Android

How each one differs from Power Planner

  1. MyStudyLife

    Student planner for classes, homework, exams and grades

    • MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year. Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform).
    • Only Power Planner lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MyStudyLife also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: School and university students with rotating or block timetables

    MyStudyLife vs Power PlannerMyStudyLife pricing and details

  2. School Assistant

    Free school planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • School Assistant is free. Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform).
    • Only Power Planner lists a web app.
    • Only Power Planner lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Power Planner also covers calendar.

    Suits: Students on Apple devices who want a planner at no cost

    School Assistant vs Power PlannerSchool Assistant pricing and details

  3. Smart Timetable

    Class schedule and homework planner with rotating timetables

    • Smart Timetable starts at $0.99 to $7.99 (US App Store in-app purchases; terms mostly not shown). Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform).
    • Only Power Planner lists a Windows app.
    • Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Students and teachers whose timetable rotates over two to four weeks

    Smart Timetable vs Power PlannerSmart Timetable pricing and details

  4. Shovel

    Study planner that checks if you have time for every task

    • Shovel starts at $39 per year ($3.25 per month), or $9.79 billed monthly. Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform).
    • Power Planner has a free plan. Shovel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Power Planner lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Shovel also covers time blocking.

    Suits: College students planning a full semester of readings, assignments and exams

    Shovel vs Power PlannerShovel pricing and details

  5. Saturn

    Free social calendar app built around school schedules and friends

    • Saturn is free. Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform).
    • Only Power Planner lists a web app.
    • Only Power Planner lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Saturn also covers natural-language input.

    Suits: High school students with rotating, block or A/B day schedules

    Saturn vs Power PlannerSaturn pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Power Planner

  • The free version is limited to 1 semester and 5 grades per class, so tracking a second term needs the $4.99 Premium purchase.
  • The vendor's own comparison page says there is no Canvas or Blackboard integration.
  • Class schedules can be standard or alternate between Week A and Week B. The vendor says fully custom rotations are not supported.
  • The web version is labelled a beta on the vendor's platforms page.
Power Planner pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Power Planner?

The alternatives to Power Planner in this directory are MyStudyLife, School Assistant, Smart Timetable, Shovel and Saturn. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Power Planner.

Is there a free alternative to Power Planner?

Yes. School Assistant and Saturn are free to use. MyStudyLife and Smart Timetable have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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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