Ellie Planner
Plan each day with brain dumps, timeboxing, and calendar sync.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $9.99/mo
- Best forVisual planners wanting a free starting tier
- Free planYes
- Planning methodTime blocking
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited tasks and Brain Dump
- Supports Google, Apple, and Outlook calendar integrations
- Combines Kanban planning, timeboxing, and focus tools
Where it doesn't
- No Android app
- Calendar integrations and timeboxing require Pro
- Advanced planning features are spread across paid tiers
Our verdict on Ellie Planner
Ellie Planner is a daily-planning app for people who want to turn open tasks into a structured day. Its Brain Dump captures tasks and thoughts, while daily Kanban planning helps organize what needs attention. Timeboxing, recurring routines, due dates, reminders, focus mode, Pomodoro timers, and a stopwatch support different planning styles. Ellie is available on the web, Windows, macOS, iPhone, and iPad, making it a fit for users who plan across desktop and Apple devices.
The free plan costs $0 per user and includes unlimited tasks, Brain Dump, and iPhone, iPad, and web access. The Pro plan costs $9.99 per user per month and adds timebox mode, Google and Apple Calendar, recurring tasks, labels, subtasks, due dates, reminders, and an AI Assistant. Pro features are also available through an annual subscription and a Lifetime option priced at $299.99 one time. The Lifetime plan removes the recurring bill, while the annual subscription provides another paid route without a displayed price here.
Calendar support is a central strength: Ellie connects with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook Calendar, and also lists Notion, Zapier, and Siri Shortcuts among its integrations. The product suits users who want a visually organized planner with calendar-based time blocking and recurring tasks rather than a basic checklist. Android users should choose an alternative, since Ellie has no Android app. Users who want these planning features across web, desktop, and iOS can start with the free tier and move to Pro when calendar sync and advanced task organization become important.
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Ellie Planner fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Planning method | Time blocking |
| Calendar sync | Yes |
| Recurring tasks | Yes |
| Mobile platforms | Ios |
| Daily task limit | Not verified |
| Focus sessions | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar, Notion, Zapier, Siri Shortcuts |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo (source) |
| Website | ellieplanner.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Ellie Planner integrations
Ellie Planner lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Google Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- Outlook Calendar
- Notion
- Zapier
- Siri Shortcuts
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