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Best Digital Planners for 2025

Best Digital Planners for 2025

Looking for a fun and paperless way to stay organized in 2025?

A digital planner may be exactly what you need. Digital planners help you streamline your workflow to stay productive.

Just as with a paper planner, you’ll be able to manage your schedule, keep up with all your to-dos, and track your habits. 

However, digital planners have a lot more to offer, including added flexibility and customization, faster navigation via hyperlinks, and increased portability.

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The digital planners we’ll cover in this article are all PDF documents that can be used in notetaking apps such as Goodnotes, Notability, and Noteshelf. 

Let’s dive in!

Image of the Paperlike Pro Planner cover.
Image: The Paperlike Pro Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

01. The Paperlike Pro Planner

Price: Free for the Lite Planner or $12.99 for the Pro Planner

Download:  Lite | Pro

Of course, we have to start our list off with our new 2025 Pro Planner.

This year, we’ve upgraded our planner to something that’s much more customizable, giving you exactly what you need to plan your year.  

Whether you prefer a Sunday or Monday start, a horizontal or vertical layout, or want a combo planner and journal, we’ve got you covered.

One of the best things about our planner is that you’ll get lifetime access, so once you’ve purchased it, you’ll automatically get the new, updated version every year.  Forever. 

Plus, we’re also still offering our Free Digital Planner Lite, which has everything you need to plan out your year (Sunday or Monday start, horizontal layout only). 

Image of the Year page in the Paperlike Pro Planner.
The Paperlike Pro Planner starts off with the Year page to give you a preview of your year. Tap on any month to jump to the corresponding Month page. (Image: The Paperlike Pro Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

If you’re looking for a planner with a similar setup to a paper planner, the Paperlike Pro Planner is it. 

It features Year, Month, Week, and Day pages, and they’re in the correct order if you prefer to just scroll through rather than using hyperlinks to navigate. But don’t worry, if you’d like to use links, we’ve got those, too! (Not included in the free, Lite Planner.)

Image of a monthly calendar in the Paperlike Pro Planner.
The Month page has tabs to navigate to each month and hyperlinks on both the weekly and daily numbers. It also includes space for important dates, goals, and notes. (Image: The Paperlike Pro Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

In fact, we’ve included tabs and clickable links on every page to take you wherever you need to go, whether that’s to a specific month, week, or day of the year. 

(Keep in mind that the hyperlinks only work in the Pro Planner, not the Free Digital Planner Lite.)

For example, on the Month page, you can:

  • Click the name of the month to navigate to the Year page.
  • Tap any of the month tabs on the right to navigate to the corresponding Month page.
  • Click on the week numbers on the left to navigate to the corresponding Week page.
  • Tap on any date to navigate to the corresponding Day page.

Most of this is pretty obvious, but you can always refer to the instructions by tapping on the i icon located in the bottom right corner of every page if you can’t figure out where to find the links on each type of page.

Image of a split-screen view with an arrow running from the 12 o’clock time slot on the Week page of the Paperlike Pro Planner to the corresponding timeslot on the Day page.
Use split-screen to copy and paste tasks from the time slots on the Week page to the matching slots on the Day page. (Image: The Paperlike Pro Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

We’ve still got split-screen capability this year, and since our Week and Day pages use the same time schedule, you can easily transfer information from one page to the next.

Along with your schedule, the Day pages also have space for your to-do list, top priorities, and an area for notes, allowing you to stay on top of your day. 

Plus, new for this year, the Pro Planner now offers an exciting way to personalize your planning experience. You can add optional daily journaling pages that include thoughtful prompts for tracking habits, checking in on your mood, and logging the weather, making it easier to stay on top of your goals and reflect on your day.

Images of a daily planning page and a daily journal page in the Paperlike Pro Planner.
The Day page offers space to fill in your schedule, to-dos, and top priorities and make any other relevant notes. The additional journal page lets you take down your thoughts. (Image: The Paperlike Pro Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

While you may not find all the bells and whistles that come with more expensive planners, the Paperlike Pro Planner has a simple, minimalist design that keeps your screen uncluttered and makes it easy to keep track of all your important details. 

If you’re new to digital planning, you can try out our Free Digital Planner Lite right here.

For more customization options or access to hyperlinks and journaling pages, download Paperlike’s Pro Planner here. 

Coolest features

  • A simple, minimalist design that’s uncluttered and easy to use.
  • A free version for those who need to get organized and don’t need all the bells and whistles.
  • Split-screen capability for easy planning across pages.
  • Lifetime access to the Pro Planner means you’ll get an email with the latest Pro Planner every year. 

Main limitations

  • Free version is only available within a horizontal layout and doesn’t include hyperlinks or journal pages. However, you can purchase the Pro Planner with more customization for less than most other planners on this list.
  • Lacks any extra templates or inserts for specialty pages.
Image of the first page of the Happy Downloads Digital Planner Bundle.
Image: Happy Downloads / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

02. Happy Downloads Digital Planner Bundle

Price: $12.99

Download: Happy Downloads Bundle

Looking for a planner that’ll help you keep your finances in order as well as get your year organized? This planner by Happy Downloads is a good choice.

This bundle comes with both undated and dated versions for 2025 and 2026. Plus, you can use the planner builder to customize it to your needs. 

Image of the index page in the Happy Downloads Digital Planner detailing the different pages inside.
The index page can take you to any of the specific pages in the specialty categories. (Image: Happy Downloads Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Each version includes an index page for easy navigation to the plethora of specialty templates for different categories, including:

  • Productivity.
  • Nutrition, Fitness, & Wellness.
  • Finances.
  • Goals & Projects.
  • Other templates.

You’ll find logs, trackers, lists, and more in each of these sections to help you stay on top of every aspect of your life.

On the left side, you’ll find tabs for the 12 blank notebooks, which are completely customizable, so you can use them for whatever you’d like. You’ll also choose from nine notetaking page templates to fill these sections. 

Students can turn these notebook sections into a student planner by choosing the Cornell template and designating notebooks for different classes. Business professionals could use them for meeting notes or to create their own business planner.

The possibilities are endless. 

Image of the budget planner in the Happy Downloads planner.
Plan out your monthly budget and easily track your expenses using the included financial templates. (Image: Happy Downloads Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

While other planners may have a small finance section, we found the financial templates in this planner by Happy Downloads to be immensely helpful. 

The templates contain the savings, bills, and debt tracker that many other planners include, but they also offer a goals & yearly financial overview, a separate page for monthly and yearly bills, and an orders tracker and wishlist. 

Most importantly, you’ll find a monthly finances page, allowing you to track all your expenses, earnings, and savings all in one place. You’ll just need to duplicate the page for each month.

Image of the index pages for the nutrition, fitness, and wellness sections.
Happy Downloads offers tons of templates to manage your nutrition, fitness, and wellness. (Image: Happy Downloads Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Another great feature that we like is that this planner has separate sections for nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Usually, these are all lumped into one big category with just a few templates for each. 

Here, you get dedicated space to track your meals, log workouts, and monitor overall well-being—without feeling like you’re squeezing it into a single area. Whether you’re planning your meals, training for a marathon, or focusing on mindfulness, this planner gives you the tools to track progress in a clear, organized way.

Similar to a paper planner, this planner is well organized, with all your yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily pages ordered to allow you to scroll through and continue planning. The specialty categories are located after your full-dated planner.

Tabs and hyperlinks are also available to help you quickly jump to whichever page you need next.

The rainbow colors might be too much for some people, but if you take the time, you can customize and switch up the cover, page background, and tab colors if you take the time to watch the videos and learn how.

The expansive list of extras this set offers may be enough to offset that small complaint, but you might be able to find everything you need in a different planner with a more neutral design.

Download the 2025 Digital Planner Bundle here.

Coolest features

  • Comes in a set with a 2025, 2026, & undated planner. 
  • Awesome financial templates to help you budget and stay on top of your finances.
  • Well-organized, so it’s easy to keep planning without having to use hyperlinks to navigate to different sections.

Main limitations

  • Can be a little complicated to set up, but the YouTube tutorials should help. 
  • Pastel rainbow colors may feel too feminine for some users. 
Image of the cover of the planner by Dash Planner.
Image: The Dash Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

03. 2025 Digital Planner Set by The Dash Planner

Price: $24.99

Download: 2025 Dash Planner

If you’re looking for the most comprehensive planner to plan out every aspect of your life, the Dash Planner may be your best bet.

It’s chock-full of templates for every category and even includes eight section dividers that you can customize to your needs. 

Image of the twenty notepaper templates available in the Dash Planner.
No matter what you plan to use the customizable sections for, you’ll find a notepaper template that suits your needs. (Image: The Dash Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

You can choose from the twenty different page templates to fill these sections, and your options include things like lined paper, grids, checklists, sheet music, Cornell notes, and more. With so many options, you can really turn these sections into anything you want.

With the Dash Planner, you can plan your year in detail. Unlike most other planners, the Dash Planner includes seven yearly pages. Each one is designed to help you make the most out of your year.

Image of a monthly calendar with a navigation bar at the top to the available monthly pages in the Dash Planner.
Multiple monthly pages help you plan out your month in detail. You can easily navigate to any of the pages using the links at the top. (Image: The Dash Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

You’ll also find multiple monthly pages, including a calendar, an overview, a finance page, habit trackers, and a review. Each one follows the other, so you can get all your monthly planning done quickly.

It’s also worth noting that the layouts for every page in this planner are user-friendly and help guide your planning. You’ll know exactly what to put where, and you’ll have plenty of space to do it.

Image of the Goal Overview page in the Dash Planner.
You can use the Goal Overview page to create milestones and include the steps you’ll need to take to accomplish them. (Image: The Dash Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Another great feature that’s easy to overlook is the goal and project planning sections. That’s because the index page doesn’t make them seem like much; it just links to a Goal Dashboard and a Project Dashboard.

However, when you click on either dashboard, you’ll be taken to a page where you can list up to twelve projects or goals. From there, each box is hyperlinked to an overview page.

The goal and project overview pages are slightly different, but both are geared toward helping you break things down into smaller, manageable steps. 

Image of the index page in the Dash Planner.
On the index page, you’ll also find alternate weekly layouts, a sticker book, and color hex codes to customize your Dash Planner. Use the online tutorials to help you get started. (Image: The Dash Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

This planner is also fairly customizable, with different layouts available. Unfortunately, you’ll need to make some decisions upfront.

For example, if you want to switch to dark mode from light mode or Portrait to Landscape, you’ll have to download a completely new version. And the Landscape version doesn’t fit all screen sizes the same. While it’s fairly close on the iPad Pro, if you’re using an iPad mini, you’re better off using the Portrait version. 

But you can switch out your weekly layout or add extra inserts from the templates available on the index page. To embellish your planner, you can also use color hex codes and the included sticker book. 

As an added bonus, you can access online tutorials through the index page. Not only will you learn how to set up your planner, but you’ll also find guides on adding stickers or PNG files, changing covers, using individual pages, and more.

This planner even integrates with the Shortcuts app, so you can set reminders and add events to your Apple/Google Calendar from within the planner for added convenience.

If you want a planner that can do absolutely everything, the Dash Planner is it. Even if you’re a beginner, the tutorials can walk you through how to get the most use out of this planner. 

Download the 2025 Dash Planner from the website or from the Etsy listing

Coolest features

  • Most comprehensive digital life planner, with sections for everything you could possibly need to plan out your year.
  • Simple and modern look that guides you through each page.
  • Easy access & navigation to everything make it simple to get to any page.

Main limitations

  • Could be overwhelming due to the plethora of templates and sections. 
  • Landscape orientation doesn’t fit the screen perfectly, but it varies by device size.
  • Difficult to switch up your layout because you have to download a whole new planner with different options.
Image of the ADHD Planner cover.
Image: ADHD Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

04. 2025 ADHD Planner by Manifestable

Price: $9.98

Download: 2025 ADHD Planner 

Want a planner that’s both affordable and features various templates and options? You’ll get plenty of bang for your buck with this planner by Manifestable. 

With multiple yearly and monthly planning pages, as well as monthly habits and reflection pages, it’ll be easy to stay organized and on task throughout the year. 

Image of the index page in the ADHD planner.
The index page is well organized and includes hyperlinks for easy navigation throughout the planner. (Image: ADHD Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Between the tabs on the side, the index page, and hyperlinks throughout the planner, it’s quick and easy to navigate to any page you need. 

All of the monthly calendars link to each other, but they are also grouped together, allowing you to scroll to the next one to plan out each month in full before moving on to the next month.

One of the features that we really appreciate is that you have access to each of the different monthly calendars from the index page. Even though all the month pages are grouped together, it’s still nice to be able to navigate directly to the page you want rather than scrolling through a couple.

Image of the weekly page in the ADHD Planner.
The weekly and daily pages offer both time blocking and extras, allowing you to capture the most important information all on one page. (Image: ADHD Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

A lot of planners tend to have multiple weekly or daily pages prioritizing different aspects of planning. In the ADHD Planner, you’ll find everything on one page.

On the weekly page, there’s room to time block each day of the week, but you’ll also find space to write down your focus, goals, top priorities, and to-do lists. There’s even a small square for notes. 

While it is great to be able to see everything at once, this does mean that each section is a little more compact and squished on the page, so you’ll need to zoom in to write (unless you have pretty tiny handwriting). 

Image of a daily page in the ADHD Planner.
The daily pages offer a little of everything. (Image: ADHD Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The daily pages go into even more detail. There are the usual sections for time blocking and to-dos, but you’ll also find areas that focus on your energy, mental health, diet, and exercise.

It even breaks down your tasks into things that have to get done, things that should get done, and things you can do if you have the time and energy. It also has a place to write down your reward for completing the non-negotiables.

Overall, the emphasis on how you’re feeling and your mental well-being is a nice addition that you won’t find in most planners. 

Image of the Morning Anxiety Journal page in the ADHD Planner.
With both a morning and evening anxiety journal, you can compare your feelings to see how you managed the day. (Image: ADHD Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

One of the best things about this planner is that it has beautiful, calming colors and an intuitive layout, which minimizes being overwhelmed and helps you stay on top of things. For those with ADHD or a neurodivergent brain, having a planner that’s designed with your unique needs in mind can be a game changer.

It even includes both a morning and evening anxiety journal and a gratitude journal, which are great for those concerned with managing and improving their mental health.

The only real complaint (if you can even call it that) is that the design includes smudging around the edges. While this adds a touch of texture and keeps the planner from looking plain, it can distract users who prefer a clean look.

However, at this price point, the amount of extra templates and trackers and the intuitive design far outweigh the few downsides you’ll find in this planner.

Download the 2025 ADHD planner here

Coolest features

  • Huge bang for your buck. Plenty of templates and options at an affordable price.
  • Extra areas on planning pages so you can plan out your month, week, and days in detail.
  • Designed for those with ADHD or neurodivergent brains. The calming colors and intuitive design reduce the potential for distraction while helping you stay organized.  

Main limitations

  • Pages are chock-full, which means everything is small so that it all fits on the page. You’ll need to zoom in to be able to write.
  • Design looks smudged or dirty around the edges, which could be irritating to those who prefer a nice, clean look.
Image of The Elegant Planner cover.
Image: The Elegant Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

05. The Elegant Planner - Boho Theme by BytheBrookDesign

Price: $10

Download: Landscape | Portrait

Designed with both beauty and practicality in mind, The Elegant Planner can help you map out your most productive year yet!

While it has all the regular planning pages you’d expect in a digital planner, it also includes 80 additional templates to help you keep on top of every aspect of your life. 

Image of the Productivity index page showing the available templates in The Elegant Planner.
Additional templates geared specifically towards productivity will help you stay on track. (Image: The Elegant Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

And, if you’re looking to be at your most productive, you’ll want to check out the 18 templates in the Productivity section. From goal and project planning to habit tracking and decision-making, you’ll have everything you need to make the most out of your time.

Students will particularly love some of the templates available, like the course schedule, course info, study session, Pomodoro tracker, and assignment tracker. 

You’ll also find extra templates for other categories, including lifestyle, health and fitness, wellness, and finance. You’ll have access to all of these from the index page, but you can also use the icons at the top of each page to navigate directly to the section you need. 

Even better, The Elegant Planner also includes four custom sections to use however you see fit. Just add any of the six available notepaper templates into these sections to create whatever you need.

Image of an example of the Goal Planner template in The Elegant Planner filled out with instructions on the left side.
Example templates give instructions and show you how the template should be filled out. (Image: The Elegant Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

We also really liked that, scattered throughout these templates, you’ll find examples that are already filled in. These include directions on how to use the template and give you an idea of what these should look like when they’re filled out. 

You won’t find them for templates that are pretty self-explanatory, but any that are a little more complicated likely come with an example. This can be really helpful if you’re new to digital planning and haven’t seen a lot of these templates before.

The planner also comes with a quick setup guide, which explains how each page works.

Unfortunately, the navigation between everything isn’t intuitive. And the organization of the planner leaves something to be desired.  

For example, the productivity templates aren’t directly below the Productivity index page. Instead, you’ll find all of the index pages grouped together, which is even more odd, considering these pages have a hyperlink to the next index page at the bottom right and can be easily accessed by the icons at the top of every page. 

Image of a weekly page in The Elegant Planner with a red box around the hyperlinked sections at the top and a red oval around a date.
Hyperlinks make it easy to get to any of the monthly, weekly, and daily pages. (Image: The Elegant Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The good news is that the monthly and weekly pages have hyperlinks at the top to access each of the different types of planners, and the weekly pages even allow you to click on the dates to go directly to the desired daily page. 

If you prefer to just scroll, you can do that fairly easily with this planner. You’ll find all of January’s monthly pages, then weekly pages, and then daily pages grouped together before the planner moves on to the next month.  

The Elegant Planner also includes 40 covers and a 600-sticker pack, organized by type, to personalize your pages and make your calendar feel like a work of art. 

You can pick up the Boho Chic theme that we chose because we liked the color scheme, or you can check out other options here

Coolest features

  • Less costly than most of the other planners we saw.
  • Awesome productivity templates that are great for productivity geeks and students alike.
  • Example templates and a quick setup guide make it easy to get the most out of this planner. 

Main limitations

  • Portrait and Landscape orientations are separate listings, so you’ll have to choose which one you prefer.
  • Navigation isn’t intuitive. The extra templates aren’t located directly under their respective index pages.
Image of the Luxbook planner cover.
Image: Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

06. The Hello Gorgeous VOL.2 Digital Planner by Luxbook

Price: $20

Download: Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 Planner

Hello gorgeous! Looking for a little fun and personality in your planner? Check out the Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 planner by Luxbook.

It’s beautifully designed in black, white, and pink with marbled dividers. (Other color options are also included in the bundle.) It also includes an About Me page and other places to personalize and embellish your planner.

But don’t worry - you can easily delete these extra pages and collages if you prefer to stick to just the important planning pages. The planner even includes font names and HEX color codes, so you can change things to suit your preferences.

Image of the About Me page in the Hello Gorgeous planner.
Personalize your planner by adding photos and facts on the About Me page. (Image: Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

What we really like about this planner is that it’s undated, so you can use it indefinitely. Just keep a copy of the blank PDF around to reuse each year.

However, that does come with a downside: Filling in the dates on every single page. Whew! That’ll take some time. But it’ll save you some money in the long run. (Of course, with our Pro Planner, you can get a dated planner that’s already filled in, and with lifetime updates, you’ll get a new one every year for free.)

Image of a monthly calendar with a circle around the little blue box in the upper right corner of one of the daily squares.
Even though this planner is undated, the boxes on the monthly calendar are still hyperlinked to daily pages. (Image: Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Fortunately, even though the numbers aren’t there, the little squares where you’d normally see them (and where you should fill them in) are still hyperlinked! That means you’ll still be able to quickly access your daily pages from the monthly calendar.

But you won’t find any hyperlinks on the weekly pages. This is likely due to the fact that the planner includes multiple weekly templates from which to choose. 

Image of the Catalog page detailing the included templates in the Hello Gorgeous planner.
The Catalog page is full of different templates that you can duplicate and move to any section in the planner. (Image: Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Hello Gorgeous planner is highly customizable. It includes twenty-two weekly layout options that you can choose from to create a planner best suited for you. It also includes loads of templates for every category.

Once again, setting up your planner the way you like will take some time. These templates are all lumped together in one section, so you’ll need to duplicate and copy/paste them into your desired location.

While these templates cover various categories, you’ll have to use the eight blank dividers to create sections for these categories on your own.

When you get to the monthly calendars, you’ll find six weekly pages already loaded behind each month, so if you’d prefer a different weekly layout, you’ll also have to delete those to replace them. 

Image of the Calendar instruction page in the Hello Gorgeous planner.
Instruction pages are located through the planner at the beginning of each section, so you’ll always know exactly what to do. (Image: Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The good news is that there are instruction pages behind each divider, so as you enter a section, you’ll learn how to set it up. 

You’ll also find the full, detailed instruction guide at the very end, as well as a QR code that will take you to various video walkthroughs and tutorials.

If you’re unsure how to set up your planner or want to figure out the fastest way to get everything in place, these videos will show you how. You can also follow Luxbook on Instagram for more tutorials and tips.

Image of the Home page in the Hello Gorgeous planner.
You can use the Home page to navigate to different dividers, including the Daily divider, where you’ll find your daily planning pages. (Image: Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Remember how we told you that you could click on the invisible box in the upper right corner of each day on the monthly calendar to navigate to the daily pages?

Good! Because that’s really the only way you can get to them unless you feel like doing a lot of scrolling.

In fact, they’re not even right below the weekly pages, as you’d expect. They’re at the very bottom of the planner, with only the Help section below them. 

The Home page and the Contents page do include a hyperlink to the Daily divider, but there’s no way to get to a certain date other than using the monthly calendar. 

The initial setup of this planner can feel a little overwhelming, but having a customized planner that’s perfectly built to suit your needs may be worth it. 

Download the Hello Gorgeous Vol. 2 Digital Planner here. If you need a more specialized planner, digital stickers, extra templates, and more, check out the Luxbook shop here.

Coolest features

  • Undated pages allow you to use this planner forever.
  • 22 weekly layout options, so you can completely customize the planner to your needs.
  • Adds more space for personalization for those who prefer to have some embellishments.

Main limitations

  • Setup isn’t consistent. The monthly pages start on Sunday, but the weekly pages start on Monday.
  • Weekly pages aren’t linked to the monthly calendar, but they’re located right after it.
  • Requires lots of time and effort upfront to set it up the way you want. 
Image of the first page of The Planners Collective planner.
Image: The Planners Collective / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

07. The Custom Digital Planner by The Planners Collective

Price: $19.66

Download: The Planners Collective Custom Planner

If you like the idea of a fully customizable planner but would prefer something a little more neutral in design than the Hello Gorgeous planner, the Custom Digital Planner by The Planners Collective might be just the one for you.

It really is the most customizable planner, with 192 possible variations! And it only takes a few minutes to set up through the interactive planner builder. 

With 2024, 2025, 2026, and an undated calendar, you’ll have everything you need to plan out your life for (literally) years to come!

Image of the Dashboard page in the Custom Digital Planner by The Planners Collective.
The Custom Digital Planner by The Planners Collective allows you to choose your ring color, tab color, and much more to completely customize your planner. (Image: The Planners Collective / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

This planner is designed to look like a paper planner, with a two-page spread and a ring binder in the middle. 

When you’re using the interactive planner builder, you’ll get plenty of options. Some of these include:

  • Ring color.
  • Tab color.
  • Start day.
  • Weekly template.
  • Daily template.

The only downside to this is that once you’ve made your choices, you’re locked in - unless you want to go through and download a whole new planner.

Image of the Lifestyle index page in the Custom Digital Planner by The Planners Collective.
The Lifestyle index page includes hyperlinks to all the included templates available for that category, and it’s easy to access by tapping on the house icon at the top of any page. (Image: The Planners Collective / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Planners Collective has included everything you could possibly ask for in this planner, with sections and templates for all the obvious categories, such as Lifestyle, Wellness, Health & Fitness, Finance, and Productivity. 

Plus, there are five custom tabs for any extras you may need and nine different templates you can use to fill these sections. 

Most planners include an index page for easy navigation to these types of specialty sections, but you won’t find that here. Fortunately, it’s not really necessary because there are tabs and icons available on every page to take you where you need to go.

And, if for some reason you can’t seem to figure it out on your own, there are video walkthroughs included in your downloads to help you set up and use this planner.

Image of the daily pages in the Custom Digital Planner by The Planners Collective.
Featuring a two-page spread, the Custom Digital Planner by The Planners Collective keeps all your daily information visible at the same time. (Image: The Planners Collective / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Another thing that we really like about this Custom Digital Planner is the versatile daily pages. Like some of the other planners that feature a two-page spread, you’ll have a lot more space to plan your daily activities and tasks. 

In this planner, the left page will help you stay productive, while the right page is different based on your chosen layout.

Here at Paperlike, we prefer a more structured format, so the planner format we chose to test focuses more on both mental and physical health. However, if you’d rather have a lined page for notes with some blank space to doodle, you can choose that option instead.

Image of a monthly calendar with a red arrow pointing from the July tab on the right to the June tab on the left.
This planner looks just like a traditional paper planner, and it even moves the tabs from one side to the other as if you’re actually turning the pages. (Image: The Planners Collective / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

One of the things that we found interesting was that although this planner looks like a traditional paper planner, it doesn’t really follow the same format or organizational structure that you’d typically see in one.

If you prefer being able to scroll through the pages, you’re going to be a little confused!

For example, you’ll find the Month at a Glance and Monthly Review pages near the top of the planner, but then you’ve got a Notes section and templates before you actually get to the Monthly Calendar page and the Weekly and Daily pages. 

That being said, with all the clickable hyperlinks, this may not be a huge issue.

What we really like about this particular planner is that the interactive planner builder makes it easy to get the exact planner setup that you prefer. You may still have to do a little copying and pasting in the custom sections, but for the most part, you’re all set to start planning once you’ve downloaded your planner. 

Download The Custom Digital Planner here.

Coolest features

  • One of the few that offers both dated and undated planners to maximize your usage.
  • Video walkthroughs for setup help you make the most of this planner.
  • Extremely adjustable and customizable, so you can get exactly what you need.

Main limitations

  • Possibly overwhelming due to all the customization options.
  • Tab separation is hard to see if you choose any color besides the rainbow option.
  • Order of the pages is a little weird, so it may not be the best if you prefer to be able to scroll through and work rather than using the links.
Image of the Digital Coloring Planner sitting on a desk with a phone, colored tape, colored pencils, clips, and a sticky note surrounding it.
Image: Digital Coloring Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

08. 2025 Digital Coloring Planner by Sarah Renae Clark

Price: $20

Download: Digital Coloring Planner

One of the most unique planners, the Digital Coloring Planner mixes relaxation with productivity in a way that makes sense.

Coloring is a great way to relieve stress and has other benefits as well, so why not add it to your planning routine?  

Each page of this planner has something to color but still leaves plenty of space to plan out your year. Each month has its own theme, so it’s easy to tell where you are when you’re scrolling through the pages. 

Image of a weekly calendar on a two-page spread with a spiral binder dividing the pages of the Coloring Planner.
The Coloring Planner uses the look of a traditional paper planner with a two-page spread and spiral binder. (Image: Digital Coloring Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

It’s also designed just like a paper planner, with a two-page spread and a spiral binder in the middle. What we like about the double page is that it allows you to get the full picture for each section. But that also means that everything is smaller, so you’ll need to zoom in to write or color effectively. 

You’ll find month tabs on either side of the page to quickly navigate to different sections and tabs at the top to get to the specialty pages.

Unfortunately, that’s where the navigation ends. There are no other hyperlinks anywhere in this planner, so you’ll have to scroll through the monthly pages to get to the correct weekly page for planning.

Image of one of the three monthly planning pages in The Digital Coloring Planner.
The Coloring Planner includes six pages of monthly planning. (Image: Digital Coloring Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Coloring Planner includes five templates for monthly planning. The standard monthly calendar covers two pages to give you a little more space to fill in your events.

You’ll also have an overview page where you can fill in important dates, your projects and tasks, and more. Next to the overview, you’ll have a whole page to fill in your trackers for the month. There’s also a little extra space for notes at the bottom.

At the end of each month, you’ll find a page to write down memories from the month or add images. There’s also a guided reflection page to help get you ready for the next month.

Image of a grid page and a coloring page in the Coloring Planner.
You can use this extra page for anything you like, including daily planning if you wish. (Image: Digital Coloring Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

As a bonus, there are also extra pages between each month to take notes and color, allowing you to fit in additional details that don’t belong elsewhere. 

One of the major downsides to this Digital Coloring Planner is that it doesn’t contain any daily planning pages. If you just need something to fill in monthly and weekly plans, that may not matter so much, but if you’re more detail-oriented, it could be a dealbreaker.

As a workaround, you could use those extra pages at the end of each section to plan out your days. You’d have to copy and paste as many as you need, but that gives you the opportunity to choose where in the planner to place them.

Image of the Contacts page in the Coloring Planner.
Fill in all your contacts on this page and use the smiley face tab at the top to quickly navigate to your list. (Image: Digital Coloring Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

This planner also doesn’t include much in the way of specialty templates. You’ll find a place to fill in your contacts and two customizable sections, but that’s it.

Sarah Renae Clark does include colorable stickers and frames to embellish your planner, which is a nice addition. 

If you’re the type that wants to get all your planning done quickly, and you don’t care about personalizing or decorating your planner, this may not be the one for you. 

However, if planning feels pretty stressful, being able to color and decorate as you work might be just the thing you need.

Download the 2025 Digital Coloring Planner here and check out some great coloring and art supply tips and reviews on Sarah Renae Clark’s YouTube channel

Coolest features

  • Every page has something to color, and the designs are themed for each month.
  • Has extra note pages and coloring pages loaded between sections for anything extra you may need.
  • Includes stickers and frames to color and use in your planner.

Main limitations

  • Lacks daily pages, so it’s best for less detailed planners.
  • Only uses tabs for navigation, no hyperlinks, and the tabs are separated into two sections.
  • Double page spread offers less space and makes everything smaller, which is especially difficult for coloring or planning without zooming in. 
Image of planner cover by Thiss Planner.
Image: Thiss Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

09. Undated Digital Planner by Thiss Planner

Price: $11.90

Download: Portrait | Landscape

When you’re paying for a planner, you run the risk of hating the setup once you start using it. That’s where this Undated Digital Planner by Thiss Planner comes in.

You can download a free sample to test it out and get a feel for it before you commit to the purchase.

Image of the Home Page in the Undated Digital Planner by Thiss Planner.
This planner has templates and pages for every category. It even has extra notebooks and sections to work on projects or goals. (Image: Thiss Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Another undated option is one planner that you can use forever. And if you’re serious about getting your life on track, it also has everything you’ll need to help you get there.

It’s chock-full of templates for every category, from wellness and lifestyle to finance and productivity. You’ll even have eight notebooks to customize with the included eight notepaper templates.

Image of the Goal Planner in the Undated Digital Planner by Thiss Planner.
Utilize the Goal Planner to help you create realistic and manageable steps to achieve your goals. (Image: Thiss Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The best part?

You can set yourself up for success by utilizing the ten goal planners and ten project planners. 

On your Goal Planner, you can break down your goal into actionable steps that’ll help you get there. It even has prompts to get you thinking about why this goal is important to you and what your reward will be once you achieve it.

The Project Planner page is set up similarly, with a section to break your project down into smaller tasks and set deadlines. 

Image of a monthly calendar in the Undated Planner by Thiss Planner.
Plan out your month and use the tabs and hyperlinks to navigate to your weekly, daily, and specialty pages. (Image: Thiss Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Navigation is pretty straightforward, for the most part. You’ll find tabs and icons to take you wherever you need to go. And you can always hit the tab with the three bars at the top of the page to take you back to the Index.

However, trying to get to your daily pages is a little tricky at first. On the monthly calendar, you can see a little box for the date in the upper left corner of each square. Usually, this is where you’d find your hyperlinks to the daily pages.

Not so, in this case!

Because the calendar is undated, it wouldn’t make sense to have to link to all 35 boxes. Instead, you’ll see a little number bar at the top of the calendar, which is where you’ll find navigation to those daily pages. 

Weekly pages are similar, with a box of numbers on the bottom right of the page. 

Image of the Daily Planner page in the Undated Digital Planner by Thiss Planner.
Use this daily page to map out your plans and tasks for the day, then click on the Daily Check-In button at the top to fill in your self-care routine. (Image: Thiss Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

There are also multiple monthly, weekly, and daily pages. Unlike other planners that have multiple templates, you don’t have to choose the one you prefer. All templates are set up and usable, with hyperlinks to navigate through them. 

For example, there are two daily pages: the Daily Planner and the Daily Check-In. The planner page is straightforward and allows you to plan your tasks and to-dos for the day. The check-in page is centered around mental and physical health. 

These pages aren’t back to back, so you can’t just scroll to the next one to continue planning. You’d have to scroll through all the daily planners to get to the daily check-in pages. 

Fortunately, these pages are linked to each other. You’ll see the names of each at the top of the page, with the current one in bold, so you can easily jump back and forth.

As a bonus, you’ll also get plenty of cover options and stickers to help personalize, decorate, and embellish your planner.

These extras, the reusability, and the ability to test out the planner first make this one a great choice for anyone who’s leery of spending a lot of money.

Download the Undated Digital Planner Portrait here or Landscape here.

Coolest features

  • Offers a free sample so you can test it out before purchasing.
  • Undated, so you can use it forever.
  • Plenty of extra sections for customization and specialty planning.

Main limitations

  • Daily page links aren’t intuitive. Instead of clicking on the box with the date, you’ll find the daily links on a number bar at the top of the monthly pages and on the mini calendar at the bottom of the weekly pages. 
  • Portrait and landscape orientations are separate offerings, so you’ll have to choose which you prefer.
  • Upkeep required. You’ll have to fill out the dates every year, which is time-intensive. Plus, you’ll need to make sure to keep a blank copy so you have a clean slate to work with. 
Image of the first page in the PaperNRoses Dream Life Planner.
Image: Dream Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

10. 2025 Life Planner by PaperNRoses

Price: $19.97

Download: Landscape | Portrait

If you want a planner that can not only help you keep track of your schedule but also help you build your dream life, PaperNRoses has got you covered.

Filled with specialty templates that cover every aspect of your life, you’ll be able to set goals, track your habits, monitor your budget, work on your physical and mental health, and so much more.

Image of the index page in the Life Planner by PaperNRoses.
The Life Planner’s index page can take you anywhere you need to go. Plus, you can click on the house icon to navigate back to this page from anywhere in the planner. (Image: Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Life Planner has the most extensive set of tabs and hyperlinking for easy navigation throughout. Icons cover the top and sides of the pages, and any page that doesn’t have an icon can be accessed through the Index page.

One of our favorite things about this planner is the fact that you can click on the house icon to get back to the Index page, which is extremely convenient for navigation.

Image of the reflection template in the Life Planner by PaperNRoses.
PaperNRoses includes a reflection template to keep you inspired and in a healthy mindset. (Image: Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

While some planners have a small spot on the daily pages for gratitude, the Dream Life Planner offers an entire template to reflect. You can add this in after each day, week, or wherever you see fit. 

Plus, each daily page also has a spot for gratitude, affirmations, and inspiration. 

There are five monthly pages, including the calendar, goals, a vision board, a habit tracker, and a budget planner. This will allow you to really get down to the details of planning each month. 

Image of the weekly schedule template in the Life Planner by PaperNRoses.
One of the three weekly pages can help you block out your schedule for each day, and it also includes spaces for inspiration, to-dos, and habits. (Image: Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

You have two options when it comes to your weekly planning: an hourly or block template. Both are included in the planner, and it’s nice to be able to look at your week in a different way. 

However, both templates include extras along the side, such as the habit tracker, inspiration, to-dos, and more, so you don’t really need both. It’s just about whether you prefer writing in the times for your tasks or events or having a timeslot for them.

Also, for each week, you’ll have a Meals & Movement template. As you can imagine, this one will help you stay on top of your health and fitness. It includes boxes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and movement for each day of the week.

You’ll also have a box for things you need to prep and a grocery list, which will help you prepare your meals and fitness schedule each week.

Image of the daily pages in the Life Planner by PaperNRoses.
The Daily page includes space for your schedule, as well as a bunch of extras. (Image: Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Life Planner includes the usual timeslots and space for your top three daily tasks, as well as to-dos, gratitude, affirmations, and inspiration. Unfortunately, with two days on one page, the slots are all pretty small, so you’ll need to zoom in to fill everything out nicely.

One of the cool additions is the Weekly Reflection page at the end of each week. This allows you to fill in what went well, where you could improve, and what changes you need to make for the next week before you move on.

The Life Planner is an inspirational planner with plenty of extra templates, so it’s great for anyone who is goal-oriented and intent on building the life they’ve always wanted.

Download the 2025 Life Planner on the website or from the Etsy shop, and check out the PaperNRoses YouTube channel for tutorials and tips. 

Coolest features

  • Focused on building your dream life with templates and action plans for every aspect of your life.
  • Awesome reflection templates to keep you inspired and mentally healthy.
  • 20 extra tabs so you can build in whatever type of sections you need.

Main limitations

  • Requires a bit of time and effort upfront to set up the specialty sections.
  • Very detailed, which is great for some people but could be overwhelming for others. 
Image of the cover of the Muji-Inspired Planner in blue.
Image: Muji-Inspired Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

11. Muji-Inspired Planner by coffeecloud9

Price: $9.99

Download: Muji-Inspired Planner 

If you prefer a basic planner that allows you to quickly jot down your tasks for the month or the week, coffeecloud9’s Muji-Inspired Planner is a great choice.

It comes with four different color options, but this mostly only changes your covers, as the rest of the pages change colors throughout the planner. 

Image of a weekly planning page in the Muji-Inspired Planner.
With large boxes for each day, you’ll have plenty of space to map out your week. (Image: Muji-Inspired Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Muji-Inspired Planner is pretty much dedicated to weekly planning, as the monthly pages just have a box for each day, and there are no daily pages included.

However, the weekly pages offer nice, big boxes for each day, as well as lines for your goals and extra notes on the right. 

While it may seem pretty basic, it uses fun colors and cute designs and also includes tons of stickers, memo pads, and extra inserts to help bring your planning to life.

Image of the March Weeklies page in the Muji-Inspired Planner.
Each month has its own weekly index page with hyperlinks to the weekly pages within that month. ((Image: Muji-Inspired Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The downside is that the functionality and navigation aren’t as easy as you’d expect. There is an index page with hyperlinks, but there’s no way to get to the index page from any of the other pages. 

The yearly page has hyperlinks to each month, but there aren’t any links on the monthly pages. You’ll have to scroll past them all to reach the Weekly Planner index page. From here, you can click on numbers 1-12 (representing the months), and you’ll be taken to the corresponding month’s weekly index page.

Sound a little difficult? It can be. We found that it’s actually much easier to just use the navigation system within Goodnotes (or your preferred app) to quickly get where you need to go.

Fortunately, the monthly and weekly pages are color-coordinated, which makes it easy to know where you are if you’re just scrolling through the planner.

Image of the two reading log pages in the Muji-Inspired Planner.
These reading logs even have a spot to add the cover image of each of the books you read, creating a nice visual log. (Image: Muji-Inspired Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Most minimalist planners just include the basics, so we like that the Muji-Inspired Planner also has templates for a reading log and a notebook section.

Unlike most reading tracker templates we’ve found, this planner gives you two pages. One page is the standard log where you can fill in the title and author of each book, and the other page lets you add images of the book covers for a more visual log. 

The notebook section has a front cover and back cover, so you could easily duplicate these to create as many notebooks as you’d like. You can then choose from the four-note page templates to fill these sections. 

For those who just like to plan a quick overview for each month and week, this planner is a great choice. 

Download the Muji-Inspired Planner here. 

Coolest features

  • Simple and minimalist design for those who prefer a less complex setup. 
  • Color-coordinated monthly and weekly pages so you can easily tell where you are in the planner when scrolling.
  • Reading log allows you to set goals and track your progress.

Main limitations

  • Lacks daily pages, so it’s best for less-detailed planning.
  • Navigation can be difficult. You’ll need to rely on your notetaking app’s outline or navigation system if you don’t want to scroll through the pages.
Image of the cover of the 2025 Ultimate Goal Planner by Laurel Studio Design.
Image: 2025 Ultimate Goal Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

12. 2025 Ultimate Goal Planner by Laurel Studio Design

Price: $24.99

Download: Ultimate Goal Planner

Ready to achieve your goals?  If so, the Ultimate Goal Planner may be the perfect planner to suit your needs.

This planner places extra emphasis on goal clarity and planning — to the point that there are over 60 pages at the beginning of the PDF to help you get everything mapped out!

Image of the Goal Clarity Roadmap in the Ultimate Goal Planner.
Use the Goal Clarity Roadmap to get down to the details of your goal planning. (Image: 2025 Ultimate Goal Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

There are instructional pages explaining how to use each of the different goal-planning pages, and there’s even a Goal Clarity Roadmap that guides you through the goal-setting process.

The Ultimate Goal Planner also comes with 24 customizable sections, so you’ll definitely want to check out the video tutorial located on the first page of the planner to get everything set up.

But, while that might feel a little bit tedious, the payoff is worth it.  Once you know how to use this planner, you may never need another one.

Image of the Template Pages index in the Ultimate Goal Planner.
You’ll get templates galore with the Ultimate Goal Planner. (Image: 2025 Ultimate Goal Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

After the setup is complete, you’ll be presented with a selection of template pages that you can use to design the perfect planner.

Of course, the planner templates are completely separate from the pages that you’ll use for daily planning.  You’ll find those along the right-hand side of any page, listed in vertical-chronological order.

Image of a weekly calendar page in the Ultimate Goal Planner.
For both months and weeks, you’ll have multiple page layouts to map out your time. (Image: 2025 Ultimate Goal Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The monthly calendar, weekly, and daily pages are where you’re likely to spend most of your time planning out your days.  But, while the daily planner is pretty straightforward, the monthly and weekly planners can be a little overwhelming at first due to the multiple layouts.

One important navigation tip here: On the monthly and weekly pages, you’ll find a more comprehensive navigation bar at the top of the page. These hyperlinks will take you to the six different planning pages available for more comprehensive monthly and weekly planning. 

The only potential drawback comes down to your level of commitment.  More than any other planner we reviewed, the Ultimate Goal Planner feels very much like a “build-as-you-go” planner that requires heavy customization and an elongated setup process to fully take advantage of the extra sections.

The designers compensate for this with good documentation (including video tutorials!), but if you’re not in the mood to build the planner you want to use, another option from our list might make more sense.

Download the 2025 Ultimate Goal Planner here. 

Coolest features

  • Goals-focused approach to planning with over 60 pages dedicated solely to this purpose.
  • 24 customizable sections with tons of page templates to fill them.
  • Comprehensive walkthrough and setup so that you can set up everything just the way you want. 

Main limitations

  • Requires a lot of time investment to get it set up the way you want.
  • Very plain design, so if you prefer a little more color, you’ll have to liven it up with colored ink and stickers.
Image of the Quarterly Goals page in the Minimal Planner.
(Image: Hello Brio Minimal Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

13. Minimal Planner - Light Neutral by Hello Brio

Price: $10

Download: Light Neutral Planner

If you love bullet journaling, Hello Brio’s Minimal Planner may be exactly what you need. Its simple and minimalistic design gives you the space you need to plan the way you prefer.

The comfortable, boxy layout with a dotted background offers plenty of room and keeps things neat and organized.

Image of the monthly planning page in the Minimal Planner by Hello Brio.
The monthly planning page has space for your goals and a place to map out each week. (Image: Hello Brio Minimal Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Minimal Planner by Hello Brio includes nine different planning templates, including two quarterly pages, one monthly, five weekly pages, and one daily page. 

Unfortunately, these all come as separate PDFs, so putting the planner together is a bit of a slog. Once you’ve got the PDFs in your Files app on your iPad, you can select them all and share them to Notability as a single note (watch the video tutorial), but most other notetaking apps, like Goodnotes, will still import them as separate documents. 

Even in Notability, you’ll only get one copy of each in your note, so you’ll have to duplicate each page numerous times to get everything you need.

For the monthly pages, that’s not bad, but having to add 364 extra daily pages is going to take you some time.

Image of the Week at a Glance page in the Minimal Planner by Hello Brio.
The Week at a Glance page offers a little of everything, allowing you to get a good grasp on your time. (Image: Hello Brio Minimal Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The good news is that you get to organize the planner any way you like. With ALL of the other planners we’ve reviewed, you’re stuck with the built-in setup unless you want to spend a lot of time copying/pasting and moving pages around. 

The Minimal Planner allows you to build the planner in a way that makes sense to you. This is great because it likely means that you can just scroll through as you go, and you won’t have to jump around to different pages each time you open the planner. 

Plus, it comes with five weekly pages, each of which offers something unique. The Week at a Glance and Weekly Planner pages are perfect for getting a general overview of your week, while the Weekly Schedule and Weekly Tasks pages help you get down to the details. 

The final page is your Weekly Review, which helps you reflect on your time and move anything that didn’t get done to the next week.

Image of the Daily Planner in the Minimal Planner by Hello Brio.
The Daily Planner pages have extra boxes at the top, which you can use however you’d like. (Image: Hello Brio Minimal Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

We also found the Daily Planner to be super useful. It has timeslots and a space for your tasks, but it also leaves a lot of blank boxes and space for notes, so you have the ability to do a little bit of customization.

For example, if you’re goal-oriented, you could use one of the top boxes to list your goals. If you’re more concerned about health-related topics, you could use that space to list out your meals or workouts. Essentially, you have a place for whatever you prioritize in your own life instead of labeled boxes that you may not use.

If you love the freedom and flexibility of a bullet journal but want a tad more structure to avoid having to draw the same layouts over and over, this planner is for you. 

Get the Minimal Planner by Hello Brio in Light Neutral and find extra templates for purchase here

Coolest features

  • Video tutorials to help you get everything set up. 
  • Flexibility of a bullet journal in planner form. The open-ended, freeform style lets you create the planner your way. 
  • Five weekly templates to help you make the most out of your time.

Main limitations

  • Comes as nine separate planner templates, so you’ll have to build the planner yourself. 
  • No navigation due to the fact that you’re building the planner yourself. 
  • No extra templates for specialty pages or notes. 
Image of the cover of the Life Planner by Breezy Organization.
Image: Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

14. Undated Life Planner by Breezy Organization

Price: $23.99

Download: Landscape | Portrait

Want to make organizing your life a breeze? Then, the Life Planner by Breezy Organization is the perfect planner for you.

With 20 extra sections to use as you please and tons of tabs and hyperlinks for simple and quick navigation, you’ll have your whole year planned out in no time. 

Image of the widgets in the Life Planner by Breezy Organization.
The Life Planner comes with widgets that you can add to any page. (Image: Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

One of the most unique things about this planner is that it comes with widgets. These are similar to stickers (and this planner comes with those, too), but they allow you to add extra lists and tasks to any page of the planner. 

The Life Planner is designed to be customizable, so there are blank spaces and areas on each page where you can add these widgets or write in whatever you need.

Image of the section index page in the Life Planner by Breezy Organization.
You can use the extra sections for whatever you like and even break them down further into three subsections. (Image: Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Instead of creating sections for projects or different life categories, this planner has 20 blank sections that you can customize however you’d like. 

The index page allows you to write in the name for each section and includes note-paper templates that you can use to fill them. Each section also has an index page of its own, but you can only access these from the main index page. And oddly enough, the tab for the index page in the Landscape version isn’t obvious. Instead, it’s located right in the middle of the monthly tabs.

Each section also has three hyperlinked pages, allowing you to really drill down into whatever category you’re using it for.

For example, let’s say you wanted a section dedicated to your health. You could then label the three hyperlinked pages something like exercise, diet, and mental health. Behind each of these, you can add as many extra pages as you need to keep track of and maintain these areas.

The possibilities are endless, and Breezy Organization also offers all kinds of extra templates and inserts to help you better organize these sections. 

Image of a monthly page in the Life Planner by Breezy Organization with a red rectangle circling the different icons and descriptions with arrows pointing to them.
Both monthly and weekly pages allow you to navigate to the specialty pages. (Image: Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

Of course, you’ll also have all the standard planning pages you’d expect, including a yearly overview and monthly, weekly, and daily pages.

Each monthly and weekly page also includes icons to take you to monthly finance pages, notes, and vision boards. 

The monthly pages also have hyperlinks to the weekly pages (the black dots on the left) and to the daily pages (the gray circle in the upper corner of each day), so you can quickly jump to whatever page you need.

You’ll also see a little checkmark tab at the bottom left of the planner. This will take you to your goal page, where you can track your goals, add the action steps you plan to take, and make any extra notes you need.

With a little bit of everything and customizable sections, it should be easy to keep on top of every aspect of your life. 

Download the Life Planner in Landscape or Portrait from the Breezy Organization website or on Etsy

Coolest features

  • Tons of extras, including 20 customizable sections, a goal tracker, monthly finance pages, and more. 
  • Comes with stickers and widgets to help you bring your planner to life. 

Main limitations

  • Initial learning curve due to the plethora of icons and features, so it’ll take some time to figure it all out.
  • Navigation isn’t intuitive. The index tab is in the middle of the month tabs, and it really only links to the extra sections. You’ll need to learn what all the icons are before you can really get around the planner.
  • Portrait and landscape options are sold separately, so you’ll need to decide which you prefer ahead of time.
Image of the planner cover for the Spark Planner by Million Dollar Habit.
(Image: Spark Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

15. 2025 Spark Planner by Million Dollar Habit

Price: $19.00

Download: Landscape | Portrait

Want to turn your goals into reality and keep life in balance along the way? The Spark Planner might be just what you’re looking for.

Designed to keep you focused, inspired, and organized, this planner combines goal setting, wellness tracking, and seamless functionality to help you make 2025 your best year yet.

Image of the monthly goals page in the Spark Planner.
Set your monthly goals and include action steps that’ll help you succeed. (Image: Spark Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Spark Planner kicks things off with a yearly goals section that has separate sections for health/wellness, personal growth, career/business, finance, education, and relationships. You’ll also have a good block of grid space to use however you see fit.

From there, you’ll break those big ambitions into manageable milestones with a monthly goals page. Each month, you’ll set clear, actionable objectives that keep you on track without losing sight of the bigger picture.

You’ll also get a monthly calendar and vision board to map out your vision for each month and create an inspiring space for quotes, affirmations, or images that keep you motivated throughout the year.

The Spark Planner prioritizes balance, too, with a monthly wellness tracker designed to support your mind and body. Track your nutrition, workouts, habits, and more—all in one place. 

Image of a daily page in the Spark Planner by Million Dollar Habit.
Plan out your day with timeslots, as well as a task list and space to fill in extras. (Image: Spark Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Spark Planner offers two layouts to fit your style:

  • Weekly + Daily: Plan every day in detail while keeping a high-level overview for the week.
  • Weekly-only: Stay focused on your big-picture goals and top priorities for the week ahead.

Both options are clean, functional, and easy to use, so you can spend less time planning and more time doing.

This planner also comes with 14 blank notebooks and six paper templates, allowing you to organize your thoughts and ideas, create notebooks for school or work, or build out your goals in more detail.

Image of some of the stickers that come with the Spark Planner by Million Dollar Habit.
Extra stickers make it easy to fill out and personalize your planner. (Image: Spark Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike)

The Spark Planner makes planning easy, with shortcuts that allow you to link directly to Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Reminders, giving you quick access to your events and tasks whenever you need them.

You can check out Million Dollar Habit’s YouTube video, which guides you through the process of downloading and setting up your new planner the way you want. 

The Spark Planner also comes in both portrait and landscape modes, so you can plan however feels most natural for you. Plus, with seven colorways to choose from, you’ll find a style that resonates with you. You’ll even get sticker kits to add personality and flair to your pages.

Download the Spark Planner by Million Dollar Habit here.

Coolest features

  • Yearly vision board, monthly milestones, and a wellness tracker for balanced productivity.
  • Fourteen extra notebooks and six notepaper templates allow you to create whatever sections you need.
  • Comes with bonus stickers and covers, so you can get really creative in your planning. 

Main limitations

  • Upfront time investment to get all the extra notebooks arranged the way you want. 
  • Some features (like wellness tracking) are monthly-only, so daily habit trackers are limited. 
  • Choosing between the different layouts can be tricky if you’re not sure how much detail you need.
Image of the cover of the Adapt Life Planner by The Daily Planners.
Image: Adapt Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

16. 2025 Adapt Life Planner by The Daily Planners

Price: $33.02

Download: Landscape | Portrait

Need help with reflecting on and assessing the different areas of your life? The Adapt Life Planner can help.

It has sections for just about every aspect you can think of, from templates for setting goals and managing projects to health and fitness to self-care and reflection, and even pages that’ll help you keep your house clean!

Image of the index page of the Adapt Life Planner by The Daily Planners.
Image: Adapt Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

This planner was designed with the intention to be both functional and beautiful, making it the ultimate tool for productivity, wellness, and creativity. 

Navigation is simple and easy, with a loaded index page, tabs, and hyperlinks to take you anywhere you need to go. In fact, tabs cover the top, both sides, and the bottom of this planner because there are so many different sections and templates included in this planner!

Image of the daily check-in page of the Adapt Life Planner by The Daily Planners.
Image: Adapt Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

The Adapt Life Planner is chock full of templates, in general, but we particularly like how many there are dedicated to well-being.

You’ll find a monthly mental health page, monthly reflection, weekly check-in, daily check-in, a stress tracker, and more to help you focus on taking care of yourself. Each one of these pages offers guidance and prompts to help you reflect on how things are going for you.

There’s even a template for therapy notes, which is something we haven’t seen in any other planner.

Image of the widgets page of the Adapt Life Planner by The Daily Planners.
Image: Adapt Life Planner / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

One standout feature is the ADAPT CLUB — a massive digital library packed with over 2,500 stickers, widgets, and layouts to customize your planner. New designs drop throughout the year, and you can even request specific stickers via the private ADAPT Community Space.

The Adapt Planner has a lot packed into it, so it may feel like a lot. But if you need a little guidance? A free tutorial guide and quick customer support are ready to help.

Plus, you can use the code PAPERLIKE15 for a 15% discount on The Daily Planners entire Etsy store

Get your 2025 Adapt Life Planner in Landscape or Portrait mode.

Coolest features

  • Tons of tabs and hyperlinks make this planner super easy to navigate.
  • 30+ life-organizing templates, plus notebooks and paper styles for custom layouts allow you to keep track of every aspect of your life.
  • Includes membership to the ADAPT CLUB, which has 2,500+ stickers and widgets (with new releases all year long). 

Main limitations

  • It can feel overwhelming for first-time digital planners because of the huge amount of features. 
  • Stickers and widgets require manual placement, which takes a little time to set up. 
Image of the cover of the Digital Business Planner by MY PA.
Image: Business Planner by MY PA / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

17. 2025 Digital Business Planner by MY PA

Price: $29.00

Download: Digital Business Planner

If you’re looking for a planner that works as hard as you do, the MY PA Business Planner might just be the productivity companion you’ve been waiting for.

Designed to feel like your very own personal assistant, this planner will guide you through every day, week, and month with a step-by-step system that keeps you focused, organized, and stress-free.

From big-picture goals to the smallest tasks, the MY PA has everything you need to plan your life, grow your business, and stay inspired without being overwhelmed.

Image of two of the instructional pages with a step-by-step plan to get the most out of the Business Planner by MY PA.
Image: Business Planner by MY PA / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

The MY PA Business Planner starts by helping you review and reflect on the past year so you can let go of what didn’t work and carry forward what did. Next, you’ll map out your vision for 2025 with dedicated sections for your life plan and business strategy, including branding, marketing, financial planning, and goal setting.

In fact, there are over 60 pages to help you work this all out before you even get to the traditional planner material!

Image of the two-page weekly spread in the Business Planner by MY PA.
Image: Business Planner by MY PA / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

Once you’ve got the big picture sorted, it’s all about planning and action.

You’ll find:

  • Monthly Project & Goal Planner: Prioritize your projects, schedule your social media, and break big goals into manageable tasks.
  • Weekly Layout: Outline your goals, time-block your schedule, and celebrate your achievements with space for gratitude and reflection.
  • Daily Sections: Focus on three key priorities each day while tracking your health, wellness, and daily habits.

Unfortunately, the setup is a little weird. For example, the monthly calendar is broken up over two pages, with Monday through Thursday on one and Friday through Sunday on another. 

The weekly pages are also broken up with sections for actions, goals, ideas, and Monday and Tuesday daily sections on the first page and space for notes, expenses, and Wednesday through Sunday daily sections. And these are the only daily sections you’ll have, so everything is very small and squished together.

Image of the weekly review page in the Business Planner by MY PA.
Image: Business Planner by MY PA / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike

However, the MY PA planner also includes thoughtful extras like a space for ideas and brainstorming, a bucket list, a habit tracker, and weekly reflection pages to keep you balanced while you’re crushing your goals.

With everything in one place, this planner will keep your mind clear, your to-do list organized, and your vision on track so you can focus on what matters most.

Download the MY PA Business Planner here.

Coolest features

  • Combines life planning, business strategy, and daily productivity into one seamless system.
  • Includes tools for reflection, gratitude, and goal-setting to keep you motivated and stress-free.
  • The step-by-step planning for your year, month, week, and day makes it easy to keep your business and life on track.

Main limitations

  • Only available in Portrait mode, so it may not work if you prefer landscape.  
  • Designed with business owners in mind, so it might include more tools than you need for personal planning.
  • The structured format may feel overwhelming if you prefer a more flexible planner.
A woman standing in a home office writes on an iPad with an Apple Pencil.
Image: Paperlike

FAQ

What tools do I need in order to use a digital planner?

Digital planners aren’t that different from paper planners, but there are a few extra tools you need to help you get the most out of them.

Most importantly, you’ll need a digital tablet, a stylus, and a notetaking app to interact with your digital planner.

Here at Paperlike, we love using an iPad and Apple Pencil. We’d also recommend pencil grips (for comfort and precision) and a Paperlike (for a natural writing experience). 

There are plenty of options for notetaking apps, but our top favorites include Goodnotes, Notability, and Noteshelf. You’ll find that many digital planners are designed with the Goodnotes app in mind, but any notetaking app that allows you to import PDFs for editing will work. 

Most notetaking apps are designed to work on iOS devices, but you should be able to find at least a couple, such as Evernote and OneNote, that work on Windows or Android devices. 

Digital planner vs. paper planner: Which one is better?

Both paper and digital planners serve the same purpose, but each has upsides and downsides.

Paper planners offer a distraction-free workspace to focus on mapping out your time. Because they’re not on a screen, you won’t be tempted to check your messages or notifications in the middle of a planning session. 

However, paper planners can’t be reused, so you’ll need to replace them yearly. They can also be big and bulky, so carrying them around is a bit of a pain.

Digital planners solve some of these issues. Many are undated, so you can duplicate them to reuse them each year. Since they’re digital, you’ll only need access to your notetaking app to use them, meaning you won’t have to carry them around with you. 

Digital planners also offer more flexibility and customization, as you can use different templates and layouts to set it up in a way that works best for you. Since digital planners come in a .PDF file, they’re also printable, so you can even use them as a paper planner.

But, there are downsides to digital planners, too. Most importantly, you’ll need to invest in an iPad or tablet if you don’t already own one. As mentioned above, it may be easier to lose focus and get distracted when using a screen.

Ultimately, the decision is yours.

What are digital stickers?

Digital stickers are image files that are used in the same way you’d use regular stickers in a paper planner. 

Goodnotes was the first notetaking app to make stickers easy to use with their Elements Tool, which allows you to save these images to the toolbar for reuse. Other notetaking apps also support stickers, but they may handle them differently. 

Many of the digital planners on our list include a sticker pack, and we even have a few freebies available that you can easily import into your notetaking app.

How do I get started using a digital planner?

The first thing you’ll need to do is decide which PDF planner to purchase.

Depending on the planner you choose, you may need to use a dashboard to select your preferred setup and layout to download your planner. 

Next, you’ll need to import the PDF to your notetaking app. Each app handles this a little differently, but most have an import button that you’ll use.

The majority of planners include instructions on how to navigate through the download and importing process. The instructions should also show you how to access any extras included and how to use the planner once you’ve added it to your preferred app. 

How does navigation work with PDF planners?

PDF planners usually offer two different types of navigation.

Tabs along the side or top of each page will take you to the available sections of the planner, including tabs for each month and specialty categories. 

Hyperlinks are also commonly used throughout the planner to take you directly to specific pages. 

Keep in mind that hyperlinks only work when you’re in “read-only” mode. They are usually disabled in “edit” mode so that you can write and mark up your planner without accidentally tapping a link and jumping to a different page.

Use the hyperlinks to navigate to the page you need, and then switch back to “edit” mode to start planning.

Where can I shop for digital planners?

While we’ve researched and featured some of the best digital planners for 2025, there are hundreds (thousands?) of designs and layouts available today.

Search the internet for digital planners, and you’ll find a few options available on dedicated websites.

If you’re looking for a good variety of digital planners to peruse and compare, Etsy is your best bet.

You’ll find hundreds of options, and many designers will have other offerings as well, such as extra sticker books, templates, journals, and more.

What about digital planning apps?

PDF planners aren’t the only available digital planners out there. You can also choose to use a specific planner app.

Some of the most popular digital planner apps include:

You’ll need to check compatibility with your devices, as many of them may only work on newer versions of the iPad operating system. Some may even offer cross-compatibility with your iPhone or Apple Watch and sync in real-time across devices.

If you don’t need a full-blown planner, you can also find apps that are designed as task managers, like Todoist. 

What else do I need for digital planning?

Digital planning takes a lot of time and effort, so we’d recommend you use the Screen Protector by Paperlike.

Writing on a glass surface can be a pain as your stylus slips and slides. Our Screen Protector adds friction and stroke resistance to make writing on your iPad feel just like writing on paper.

Not only is this much more comfortable, but it also helps you keep your handwriting neat and precise.

To reduce hand fatigue, you might also want to check out our Pencil Grips. They are the perfect accessory for long writing and planning sessions.

Image of two iPads, each showing a different page of the Paperlike Pro Planner.
Image: Paperlike

Pick up the Paperlike Pro Planner today!

Now that you know all about digital planning and your options, it’s time to get started!

If you’ve never used a planner before, we’d recommend trying out our Free Digital Planner Lite. It’s simple and easy to use, and it’s free.


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