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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
1Sunsama logoSunsamaPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 466.5
2Akiflow logoAkiflowPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 462.6
3Structured logoStructuredFree plan + paidNoiOS, macOS, Android +14 of 459.6
4Morgen logoMorgenPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 555.3
  1. Sunsama logo

    1. SunsamaTop pick

    Best for: Knowledge workers who want a guided daily planning and shutdown routine

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ellie

    More integrations and guided rituals, at a higher price.

    Pros

    • Guided daily and weekly planning rituals
    • Pulls tasks from many work tools
    • Warns when you overcommit your day

    Cons

    • No free plan, by design
    • Expensive for a personal tool
    • Mobile apps are less capable than desktop
    Visit Sunsama Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Sunsama a good Ellie alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pro plan
    $17/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sunsama.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly billing
    $22/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sunsama.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sunsama.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sunsama.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Akiflow logo

    2. Akiflow

    Best for: Busy professionals who want tasks from many tools time-blocked on one calendar

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ellie

    Universal task inbox and keyboard-first time blocking.

    Pros

    • Universal task inbox from many integrations
    • Fast keyboard-driven triage and time blocking
    • Booking links included

    Cons

    • No free plan, and the trial needs a card
    • Expensive for a personal planner
    • Meeting notes cost extra
    Visit Akiflow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Akiflow a good Ellie alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026akiflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro monthly
    $34/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026akiflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro yearly
    $19/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026akiflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days, card required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026akiflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Structured logo

    3. Structured

    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
    Visit Structured Details and reviews
    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)
  4. Morgen logo

    4. Morgen

    Best for: Professionals who want calendars and tasks from several tools planned in one place

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ellie

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

    Pros

    • Desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux
    • Brings tasks from many tools onto the calendar
    • AI planning you can accept or tweak

    Cons

    • No free plan after the trial
    • Monthly billing costs twice the yearly rate
    • Planner features take time to set up well
    Visit Morgen Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Morgen a good Ellie alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pro price
    $15/month billed yearly ($30 monthly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $10 per seat/month billed yearly, 2 seats minimum
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux, web, mobile
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    248,000+ professionals
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(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.