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Head-to-head · Time Blocking Apps

Sunsama vs Ellie Planner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Sunsama #4 in Time Blocking Apps 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Sunsama
Ellie Planner #6 in Time Blocking Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Ellie Planner

Sunsama leads on 0 checks, Ellie Planner on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSunsama · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceEllie Planner · $9.99/mo
  • Free planonly Ellie Planner
  • Free trialonly Sunsama

Sunsama scores higher on our rubric for time blocking apps: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Ellie Planner offers free plan; Sunsama doesn't. Ellie Planner is cheaper to start at $9.99/user/mo against $17/user/mo.

Sunsama is the better fit for guided daily planning for connected work tools. Ellie Planner is the better fit for free time blocking with planning tools.

  • Sunsama fits best

    Guided daily planning for connected work tools

  • Ellie Planner fits best

    Free time blocking with planning tools

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Side by side

Feature Sunsama 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Ellie Planner 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Time Blocking Apps #6 in Time Blocking Apps
Best for Guided daily planning for connected work tools Free time blocking with planning tools
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $17/user/mo $9.99/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 20 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Sunsama 1/6 · Ellie Planner 1/6
Calendar sync ✓ ✓
Task management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring time blocks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automatic scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Desktop apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Guided workflow combines task review, prioritization, workload estimates, and scheduling
  • Integrates with major task, calendar, email, and work-management tools
  • Focus Mode, timers, and workload tracking support structured workdays
  • Free plan includes unlimited tasks and Brain Dump
  • Combines Kanban planning, timeboxing, routines, and focus tools
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iPhone, and iPad
Cons
  • No free plan; paid access starts at $17 per user monthly when billed annually
  • Mobile apps are companion apps rather than standalone replacements
  • Advanced security and compliance features are reserved for Enterprise
  • Timeboxing and calendar integrations require Pro
  • No Android app
  • Pro costs $9.99 per user per month
Our verdict

Sunsama combines daily planning, task management, calendars, and work-management integrations in one workspace. It is designed for busy professionals who want a guided process for reviewing previous work, choosing priorities, estimating…

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Ellie Planner is a daily-planning application for turning an open task list into a structured day. It combines Brain Dump for capturing tasks and thoughts with daily Kanban planning, calendar timeboxing, recurring tasks, reminders, and…

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  1. SunsamaTime Blocking Apps 8.814-day trial
  2. Ellie PlannerTime Blocking Apps 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sunsama — where it wins

    • Guided workflow combines task review, prioritization, workload estimates, and scheduling
    • Integrates with major task, calendar, email, and work-management tools
    • Focus Mode, timers, and workload tracking support structured workdays

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid access starts at $17 per user monthly when billed annually
    • Mobile apps are companion apps rather than standalone replacements
    • Advanced security and compliance features are reserved for Enterprise

  • Ellie Planner — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited tasks and Brain Dump
    • Combines Kanban planning, timeboxing, routines, and focus tools
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iPhone, and iPad

    Where it doesn't

    • Timeboxing and calendar integrations require Pro
    • No Android app
    • Pro costs $9.99 per user per month

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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