Ellie Planner is a daily planner for collecting tasks and organizing a day. Its Brain Dump feature lets users offload tasks and turn them into a daily plan. Tasks can be dragged from a Kanban view into a calendar to visualize and timebox the day, while a built-in time tracker and analytics help users see how they spend their time. The product also lists recurring tasks and focus sessions. It is available on iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Optional integrations include Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, plus Notion, Zapier, and Siri shortcuts. The free plan costs 0.00 USD per free and includes unlimited tasks, Brain Dump, and iPhone, iPad, and web access. Pro costs 9.99 USD per month and adds timebox mode, Google and Apple Calendar, recurring tasks, labels, subtasks, due dates, reminders, and an AI assistant. Ellie also lists a Lifetime option at 299.99 USD per month, described as one payment with no recurring bill. Ellie says it does not sell user data or run ads, and users can export data or delete their accounts.
Who it is for
Ellie suits people who want a simple planner with a Brain Dump and daily Kanban workflow, or who want a native iOS app. It also fits users who want to visualize time use with tracking and analytics.
What is good
- Brain Dump can be converted into a daily plan.
- Kanban tasks can be dragged into a calendar.
- Includes a built-in time tracker and analytics.
- Users can export data or delete accounts.
What to know first
- Timebox mode requires Pro.
- Google and Apple Calendar are listed with Pro.
- Free access is listed for iPhone, iPad, and web.
Verdict
Ellie combines task capture, calendar-based timeboxing, and time tracking in a daily planner. Its free plan includes unlimited tasks and Brain Dump, while several calendar and planning features are part of Pro.
Ellie Planner plans and pricing
All plansCompared on calendar apps
- Free plan
- Yes
