Ellie
Daily planner with a brain dump list and calendar timeboxing
What is Ellie?
Ellie is a daily planner built around a brain dump list and a timebox view. Tasks are collected in the brain dump, then dragged onto a calendar beside Google, Apple or Outlook events to plan the day. The Free plan includes unlimited tasks. Pro adds timeboxing, calendar integrations, recurring tasks and an AI assistant, and is also sold as a one-time Lifetime purchase.
Ellie has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%). See every plan
Good for
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Ellie pricing
- Starts at
- $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%)
- Free plan
- 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
- Free trial of Pro, no credit card required.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Unlimited tasks and Brain Dump, with access on iPhone, iPad and the web. |
| Pro | $9.99per 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 | $299.99one-time purchase | The same current features as Pro for a single payment, with no recurring subscription. |
Read from ellieplanner.com on Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Ellie before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave 20% with yearly billing
Ellie's pricing page lists a 20% saving on Pro when it is billed yearly instead of monthly.
Stated on ellieplanner.com - Education50% off for students and teachers
Students and teachers can get 50% off the yearly plan by emailing the developer to request a discount.
Stated on ellieplanner.com - Lifetime licenseLifetime plan for $299.99
A one-time $299.99 purchase includes the same current features as Pro, with no recurring subscription.
Stated on ellieplanner.com
Works with
Ellie alternatives
- Ellie vs Sunsama
Free trial · from $17/mo
- Ellie vs Akiflow
Free trial · from $19/mo
- Ellie vs Structured
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
- Ellie vs Routine
Free plan · from $5/mo
- Ellie vs Morgen
Free trial · from $15/mo
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Common questions
Is Ellie free?
Ellie has a free plan. Unlimited tasks and Brain Dump on iPhone, iPad and the web. Timeboxing, calendar integrations, recurring tasks, labels, subtasks and due dates need Pro. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%).
How much does Ellie cost?
Ellie lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Pro: $9.99 per month, billed monthly. Lifetime: $299.99 one-time purchase. Prices were read from ellieplanner.com on Oct 4, 2026.
What platforms does Ellie work on?
Ellie is available on Web, macOS, Windows and iOS.
Does Ellie offer any discounts?
Ellie publicly lists the following: Save 20% with yearly billing; 50% off for students and teachers; Lifetime plan for $299.99.
Does Ellie have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. Ellie is listed for Web, macOS, Windows and iOS.
Does Ellie have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. Ellie is listed for Web, macOS, Windows and iOS.
Is Ellie open source?
Ellie is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 4, 2026.
What does Ellie integrate with?
Ellie's listing names Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar, Notion, Todoist, Slack, Zapier and Siri. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Ellie have a student discount?
50% off for students and teachers. Students and teachers can get 50% off the yearly plan by emailing the developer to request a discount.
Does Ellie have a free trial?
Yes. Free trial of Pro, no credit card required.
Who makes Ellie?
Ellie is made by Chris Raroque.
What are the alternatives to Ellie?
The closest alternatives to Ellie in our directory are Sunsama, Akiflow, Structured, Routine and Morgen. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ellie.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 4, 2026.