Looking for the best digital planner to replace your paper notebook?
We’ve researched and rounded up some of the best digital planners compatible with Goodnotes on the iPad. Our curated list features all-in-one planners, time-scheduling planners, and simple planners too, with a variety of designs to choose from — all available on the Goodnotes Marketplace or elsewhere online.
Here are Goodnotes’ picks for the best digital planners for 2024!
1. Applike Digital Planner with Sticker Wizard
Price: 12.45 USD (Free sample)
Where to Download: MyDailyPlanners website
Available layouts: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
The “Applike” Digital Planner is just that – works like an app.
Don’t be fooled – it’s still a PDF-based planner, but with very cleverly designed links and shortcuts that give you features you might expect to find in an app.
For example, this is the first digital planner we’ve seen that you can create your own stickers in. Check it out:
Notable features:
- Sticker Wizard: create your own word, notes, and shapes stickers to use in the planner
- Schedule events from your digital planner straight to your Google or Apple calendar
- Includes a bonus 2025 yearly planner
This is the best digital planner for:
- A digital planning expert looking for a true all-in-one planner
- Someone looking for an interactive, Goodnotes-friedly PDF planner
Bonus: You can find more digital planners from My Daily Planners right in the Goodnotes Marketplace. If you’re looking for a simpler 2024 planner by the same creator, take a look here.
2. All-In-One Digital Planner for 2024 & 2025 by ForLittleLion
Price: 13.95 USD
Where to download: ForLittleLion website
Available layouts: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
If there’s one planner that does it all, it’s this one.
This isn’t just a 2024 digital planner – it includes 2025 as well, and even an undated planner. There are templates and trackers for anything you’d want to track, including fitness, reading logs, projects and more.
Notable features:
- Comes with 10,000+ digital stickers that you can use alongside your planner
- Schedule events from your digital planner straight to Apple or Google Calendar
- Several bonus templates including: finance trackers, goals and project trackers, fitness trackers, wellness, reading, and more
This is the best digital planner for:
- Someone who wants to make just one purchase and get everything they’ll need
Bonus: The undated Ultimate Student Planner, designed by ForLittleLion, is one of the most popular items in the Goodnotes Marketplace. See it in-app, here.
3. Aesthetic 2024 Goodnotes Planner by TemplateStack.io
Price: 9.99 USD
Where to download: Goodnotes Marketplace
Available layouts: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
If you’re a beginner, or get easily overwhelmed by all the buttons/links in digital planners, the Aesthetic 2024 Goodnotes Planner might be the one for you.
With its intuitive design, you can easily find your place and seamlessly navigate to any page. Aesthetic provides you with daily and weekly planning layouts to keep you organized. This straightforward planner prioritizes functionality over extra templates, making your planning journey a breeze.
Notable features:
- Simple navigation, with only 4 main buttons on each page
- Very user-friendly and suitable for beginners
- “Someday” page, where you can log any daily to-dos that were left undone
This is the best digital planner for:
- Someone who needs a functional digital planner to plan their daily tasks
Bonus:
If you'd like the same planner but with more templates and stickers, you can also find a version on TemplateStack's website.
The undated Hustle Planner, also designed by TemplateStack, is one of the most popular items in the Goodnotes Marketplace. See it in-app here.
4. 2024 Digital Planner by Good Mondays Paper
Price: 19.99 USD
Where to Download: Good Mondays Paper website
Available layouts: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
If you’re looking for a digital planner that can also help you with guided goal setting and monthly reflection, this is the one for you.
This digital planner gives you everything you need to plan every month well, without too many bonus templates to get lost in.
What’s more, the daily plan layout features a unique grid layout, which gives you increased space to plan more minute details.
Notable features:
- Schedule events straight into Apple or Google calendars
- Multiple monthly calendar views, for those that want to separate school/work from personal items
- Grid layout for daily schedules, allowing you to input more
This is the best digital planner for:
- Someone who needs a planner that helps plan every detail of every day
5. 2024 Lifelog Diary
Price: 9.99 USD
Where to download: Goodnotes Marketplace
Available layouts: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
Looking for a daily planner without too many extras?
The Lifelog Diary is just that.
Even with its minimalist approach, this planner offers comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly layouts, ensuring all your planning needs are met. Wave the unnecessary extras bye bye — Lifelog Diary is a clean, efficient, and distraction-free planner that focuses on what matters most.
Notable features:
- Simple and easy-to-use layout
- Space for a photo diary every day
- Water and step tracker for each day
This is the best digital planner for:
- Someone who wants a simple planner to record daily tasks
6. Cyberry Planner by KDigitalStudio
Price: 34.99 USD (free sample here)
Where to Download: KDigitalStudio website
Available layouts: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
With a sleek, intuitive design, The Cyberry Planner emulates the look and functionality of an app, and hyperlinks that work like buttons.
After your purchase, you can also connect with fellow Cyberry planners through the separate user community app. It’s an exclusive space to exchange tips and ideas with other people using the same planner.
Notable features:
- Multiple monthly calendar views, for those that want to separate school/work from personal items
- Add events or reminders directly to your calendar and reminders app from your planner
- Become a member of the closed Cyberry digital planning community
This is the best digital planner for:
- People who prefer to keep their school or work commitments separate from their personal life and want the flexibility to plan and manage each aspect apart
7. The Advanced Business Planner by Chattan Designs
Price: 9.99 USD
Where to download: Goodnotes Marketplace
Available layouts: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
Starting a side project? Looking for a planner to use alongside your work?
If that’s you, the Advanced Business Planner could be the digital planner you need.
Created with business owners in mind, this 2024 digital planner helps you to plan your business goals alongside your day-to-day schedule. Several business specific planning templates are also included in your purchase.
Notable features:
- Business specific pages, including business goals, meeting notes, customer feedback logs, competitor analysis pages, executive schedule, and more
- 24 additional note paper templates, including lined paper, dotted, graph, columns
- 100+ digital stickers to aid your business planning, such as sticky notes, task lists, and labels
This is the best digital planner for:
- Entrepreneurs, business owners, or self-employed individuals
8. 2024 Simple Drawing Planner by Somdoo
Price: 6.99 USD
Where to Download: Goodnotes Marketplace
Available layouts: Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
With a delightful, hand drawn design, this planner is perfect for those seeking a simple and uncluttered planning experience.
Free from unnecessary embellishments, if you're a beginner diving into the world of digital planning — or purely want something to plan your weeks and months with — this may be the choice for you.
Notable features:
- Unique hand-drawn illustrations on each page
- Easy navigation due to straightforward layout
This is the best digital planner for:
- Someone who wants something simple and straightforward, without the bells and whistles
Find more of the best digital planners for Goodnotes in the in-app Marketplace
Looking for more 2024 digital planners?
Discover and download hundreds of new stickers, templates, and digital planners right in Goodnotes. (GoodNotes 5 users can also explore most of the same content in the Goodnotes Shop too.)
Visit the Marketplace today and unlock a universe of inspiration at your fingertips. Your digital planning journey awaits!
FAQs
What is a digital planner and how do I use one?
A digital planner is a virtual version of a traditional paper planner that you can use on tablets with a stylus, like an iPad with the Apple Pencil for example.
It offers various features like customizable layouts, reminders, note-taking capabilities, and more. To use a digital planner, you typically import it into a note-taking app like Goodnotes. Then, you can use a stylus or your finger to write, type, and interact with the planner. It's a convenient way to stay organized and keep track of your schedules, tasks, and notes digitally.
What are the benefits of using a digital planner?
In general, digital planners have much more functionality than a traditional paper planner.
- Easily add multimedia: Digital planners allow you to easily incorporate digital stickers, images, and links, making it easy to personalize
- Creative Freedom: Your one stylus puts a thousand pens, highlighters, and tools at your fingertips.
- Editability: Edit your writing or ink, and make changes effortlessly.
- More Content: Digital planners often offer more pages and extras compared to traditional paper planners due to restrictions in bulk
- Reusability: If your digital planner is undated, you can reuse it year after year, saving money and reducing waste
You can also read this blog post on why Goodnotes is the best bullet journal app.
How do I import a digital planner in Goodnotes?
If you download or purchase a digital planner outside of the in-app Marketplace, here are the steps to import a digital planner template into Goodnotes:
- Find the planner template file you want to import. It needs to be a PDF, JPEG, or .goodnotes file
- Open Goodnotes on your iPad.
- Tap the "+" icon in the bottom right corner to create a new notebook.
- Tap the three dots in the top right and select "Import" from the menu.
- Select the file you want to import from your files app (e.g. Dropbox, Files, etc).
You can now start using your imported digital planner template within Goodnotes. Any edits or notes you add will be automatically saved.
How do I use digital stickers with my planner?
Many digital planners will come with a sticker book at the end. Here are 3 ways to use them in Goodnotes:
- Copy and paste
- Open two Goodnotes windows side-by-side, with one side showing your planner page and the other the sticker book. You can then drag and drop stickers directly into your planner!
- Circle each sticker to save them as an Element. Then, when you want to use the sticker, simply open up the Elements picker and insert!
Check out 11 of our recommended digital sticker packs!
Do I need an iPad to use a digital planner?
Not necessarily! At the basic level, all you need is a tablet, a stylus, and a note-taking app.
That being said, the majority of digital planners on the market are designed to be used with Goodnotes on the iPad.
So to get the best of your digital planning experience, we’d recommend using an iPad + Apple Pencil + Goodnotes.
Where can I get more templates for Goodnotes?
Here are some places you can get more templates for Goodnotes:
- Goodnotes Marketplace: Download new templates, stickers, and planners directly into your library. If you’re on the paid version of Goodnotes 6, you’re also eligible to download many freebies
- Etsy: There are thousands of creators that make templates and other digital stationery to be used in Goodnotes.
You can also customize your own templates from Goodnotes’ existing default collection.