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Ellie alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ellie: no free plan, and no Android app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ellie, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sunsama currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Structured logoStructuredFree plan + paidNoiOS, macOS, Android +14 of 459.6
2Trevor AI logoTrevor AIFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 457.2
  1. Structured logo

    1. StructuredTop pick

    Best for: Individuals who want a visual, timeline-style planner for their day

    Free plan + paidiOS, macOS, Android, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ellie

    Visual day timeline with a free tier.

    Pros

    • Clear visual timeline of the day
    • Free tier covers basic planning
    • Available on Apple devices, Android and the web

    Cons

    • Personal planner, not built for shared calendars
    • Calendar integration and many extras need Pro
    • Limited project or long-term planning
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Structured a good Ellie alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Downloads
    15M+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026structured.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro users
    500K+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026structured.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    30+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026structured.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Web app
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026structured.app(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Trevor AI logo

    2. Trevor AI

    Best for: Individuals who want cheap AI-assisted time blocking on Google or Outlook calendars

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ellie

    Free plan for timeboxing tasks onto your calendar.

    Pros

    • Free plan for personal planning
    • One-click AI time-block suggestions
    • Low Pro price

    Cons

    • Fewer integrations than larger planners
    • Advanced scheduling requires Pro
    • Small team, so development pace varies
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Trevor AI a good Ellie alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for personal use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026trevorai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $5/month annually or $6 monthly (may include a discount)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026trevorai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026trevorai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI suggestions
    Accept with one click
    Checked Oct 25, 2026trevorai.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Ellie alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Sunsama logo

Best Ellie alternative for most people

Sunsama

More integrations and guided rituals, at a higher price.

Structured logo

Best Ellie alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Structured

Visual day timeline with a free tier.

Akiflow logo

Best Ellie alternative for Mac

Akiflow

Universal task inbox and keyboard-first time blocking.

Morgen logo

Best Ellie alternative for Windows

Morgen

Full calendar app with tasks, AI planning and Linux support.

Sunsama logo

Best Ellie alternative for Linux

Sunsama

More integrations and guided rituals, at a higher price.

Sunsama logo

Best Ellie alternative for iPhone and Android

Sunsama

More integrations and guided rituals, at a higher price.

Trevor AI logo

Best Ellie alternative for working in the browser

Trevor AI

Free plan for timeboxing tasks onto your calendar.

Ellie alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ellie?

Sunsama ranks first right now. More integrations and guided rituals, at a higher price. Akiflow and Structured follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ellie?

Yes. Structured (free plan + paid) and Trevor AI (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Ellie?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Ellie alternatives work on Linux?

Sunsama and Morgen run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Ellie?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; no Android app; few integrations with other task tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ellie, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.