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Head-to-head · Time Blocking Apps

Trevor AI vs Ellie Planner

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Trevor AI #3 in Time Blocking Apps 6.7/10 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Trevor AI
Ellie Planner #6 in Time Blocking Apps 5.7/10 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Ellie Planner

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTrevor AI · 6.7/10
  • Free planboth

Trevor AI scores higher on our rubric for time blocking apps: 6.7 against 5.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Trevor AI is the better fit for AI-assisted time blocking with a free plan. Ellie Planner is the better fit for free time blocking with planning tools.

  • Trevor AI fits best

    AI-assisted time blocking with a free plan

  • Ellie Planner fits best

    Free time blocking with planning tools

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Side by side

Feature Trevor AI 6.7/10 Visit ↗ Ellie Planner 5.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.7 5.7
Ranking #3 in Time Blocking Apps #6 in Time Blocking Apps
Best for AI-assisted time blocking with a free plan Free time blocking with planning tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Trevor AI 1/6 · Ellie Planner 1/6
Calendar sync ✓ ✓
Task management Not published Not published
Recurring time blocks Not published Not published
Automatic scheduling Not published Not published
Desktop apps Not published Not published
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Drag-and-drop blocking with two-way, real-time calendar sync
  • AI scheduling, predicted durations, and task breakdowns
  • Free plan plus integrations with major calendar and task apps
  • 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
  • Free plan supports only one calendar account
  • Advanced scheduling features require the Pro plan
  • Platform coverage is limited to web and Android
  • Timeboxing and calendar integrations require Pro
  • No Android app
  • Pro costs $9.99 per user per month
Our verdict

Trevor AI is a daily planning application for individuals and professionals who want to place tasks directly on a calendar timeline. It combines task lists with colors, notes, and collaboration with drag-and-drop time blocking, predicted…

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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. Trevor AITime Blocking Apps 6.7Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
  2. Ellie PlannerTime Blocking Apps 5.7Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Trevor AI — where it wins

    • Drag-and-drop blocking with two-way, real-time calendar sync
    • AI scheduling, predicted durations, and task breakdowns
    • Free plan plus integrations with major calendar and task apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan supports only one calendar account
    • Advanced scheduling features require the Pro plan
    • Platform coverage is limited to web and Android
  • 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
  • Trevor AI6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

    A focused time-blocking planner with AI scheduling, calendar sync, and a free tier.

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  • Ellie Planner5.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo

    A flexible planner for turning tasks into time-blocked daily schedules.

    Visit Ellie PlannerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026