Akiflow vs Ellie
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Akiflow
Time-blocking planner that pulls tasks from other apps into one inbox
Ellie
Daily planner with a brain dump list and calendar timeboxing
Where they differ
- Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228). Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
- Ellie has a free plan. Akiflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Akiflow lists an Android app.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
- Ellie also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
At a glance
| Akiflow | Ellie | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $19 per month, billed yearly ($228) | $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%) |
| Free plan | None | Unlimited tasks and Brain Dump on iPhone, iPad and the web. Timeboxing, calendar integrations, recurring tasks, labels, subtasks and due dates need Pro. |
| Free trial | 7-day full-access trial. A card is required and the chosen plan starts afterwards unless cancelled. | Free trial of Pro, no credit card required. |
| Web | ||
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| Windows | ||
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| Made by | Akiflow Inc. | Chris Raroque |
| Price read from | akiflow.com | ellieplanner.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Akiflow
- People whose tasks are spread across email, chat and project tools
- Planning each day by time blocking tasks around meetings
- Keyboard-driven users who want a command bar and shortcuts
Ellie
- People who plan by timeboxing tasks next to calendar events
- Emptying your head into a brain dump list before scheduling
- Buyers who prefer a one-time payment to a subscription
Worth knowing
Akiflow
- There is no free plan, and the 7-day trial requires a card.
- Monthly billing costs $34 per month, against $19 per month on the yearly plan.
- The AI Meeting Assistant (recording, transcripts, summaries) is a separate $19-per-month add-on.
- Desktop downloads are listed for macOS and Windows only, and team pricing is arranged with sales.
Ellie
- The Free plan leaves out timeboxing, calendar integrations, recurring tasks, labels, subtasks and due dates.
- There is no Android app. Ellie runs on Mac, Windows, the web, iPhone and iPad.
- The AI Assistant requires Pro and is described as being in beta.
- Ellie is built and supported by one developer, according to its About page.
Key features
Akiflow
- Universal inbox
- Tasks from connected tools such as Gmail, Slack, Notion, Asana, Jira and Todoist land in one inbox. Zapier and IFTTT cover tools without a native integration.
- Time blocking on the calendar
- Place tasks on a calendar that syncs with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar, so planned work sits next to meetings.
- Aki AI assistant
- Ask Aki by chat or voice to plan, prioritize or move work, for example clearing an afternoon and pushing tasks to the next day. Included in Pro.
- Availability sharing and booking
- Share open slots or a meeting link so other people can book one-off or recurring meetings with you.
- Command bar and shortcuts
- Create, edit and navigate tasks from the keyboard. The command bar also turns copied text from a web page into a task.
- MCP connector
- Connects Claude, ChatGPT or another MCP client to your Akiflow tasks, calendar and meetings.
Ellie
- Brain Dump
- A holding list for getting tasks out of your head before deciding when to do them. It is included in the Free plan.
- Timebox
- Drag tasks onto a calendar next to your Google, Apple or Outlook events to plan the day hour by hour. Timebox mode is part of Pro.
- Recurring tasks and rituals
- Repeating tasks for routines, plus daily planning and daily shutdown rituals and roll-over of unfinished tasks.
- Time tracking and analytics
- A task timer with Pomodoro, estimated and actual time on tasks, and analytics that show how time was spent.
- AI Assistant
- Creates and updates tasks in bulk, estimates time and schedules work through conversation. It is a Pro feature and is described as being in beta.
- Capture and integrations
- Forward an email to turn it into a task, and connect Notion, Todoist, Slack, Zapier and Siri. The iOS app includes widgets.
Plans
Akiflow
Pro$19
per month, billed yearly ($228)
The single plan: tasks, calendar planning, integrations, the Aki AI assistant and the MCP connector. $34 per month when billed monthly.
Ellie
Free$0
Unlimited tasks and Brain Dump, with access on iPhone, iPad and the web.
Pro$9.99
per month, billed monthly
Adds Timebox mode, Google and Apple Calendar, recurring tasks, labels, subtasks, due dates, reminders and the AI Assistant. Yearly billing saves 20%.
Lifetime$299.99
one-time purchase
The same current features as Pro for a single payment, with no recurring subscription.
Ways to pay less
Akiflow
- Annual discount
Save 44% with yearly billing
Pro costs $19 per month when billed yearly ($228) instead of $34 per month on monthly billing. Akiflow lists this as a 44% saving.
- Education
40% off Pro Yearly for students and researchers
Eligible university students and researchers get 40% off Pro Yearly for life after verifying an academic email with Akiflow support.
- Other savings
Believer multi-year plans
Longer Pro commitments cost less per month: $357.60 for two years (equal to $14.90 per month) or $699 for five years.
Ellie
- Annual discount
Save 20% with yearly billing
Ellie's pricing page lists a 20% saving on Pro when it is billed yearly instead of monthly.
- Education
50% off for students and teachers
Students and teachers can get 50% off the yearly plan by emailing the developer to request a discount.
- Lifetime license
Lifetime plan for $299.99
A one-time $299.99 purchase includes the same current features as Pro, with no recurring subscription.
