Our Story

Planning Tools Built for Real Life

Best Planner was born from a simple frustration: most planners are designed to look good in photos, not to work in real life.

Why We Started Best Planner

We have tried every planner on the market. Beautiful ones that sat unused on a shelf. Complicated ones that required more planning to use than the planning they enabled. Expensive ones that felt more like a status symbol than a working tool.

Best Planner exists to close that gap. We design planning tools that are genuinely beautiful and genuinely functional — that fit into your real life, not an aspirational version of it.

Every planner in our collection is available as an instant PDF download, so you can start planning today — not when your physical planner arrives in the mail. Use it on your tablet, print it at home, or both.

"The best planner is the one you actually use."

Intentional Design

Every layout decision is made with purpose. We ask: does this help someone plan better, or does it just look nice? Both matter, but function leads.

Real-Life Tested

Our planners are built around how people actually live and work — not idealized productivity fantasies. They account for bad days, busy seasons, and changing priorities.

Accessible Craft

Beautiful planning tools should not require a premium price. We keep our prices fair so that anyone who is serious about their goals can access the tools to pursue them.

Continuous Improvement

We listen to our customers and refine our products. Every new planner release reflects what we have learned from the people who use them daily.

How Your Download Works

From purchase to planning in under two minutes. Here is exactly what happens after you click "Buy Now."

Purchase Securely

Click any 'Buy Now' button to be taken to our secure Gumroad checkout. Pay with any major credit card or PayPal.

Receive Your Download

Immediately after purchase, you will receive an email from Gumroad with your download link. The file is also saved to your Gumroad library permanently.

Use Digitally

Open the PDF on your iPad with GoodNotes, Notability, or any PDF annotation app. Use an Apple Pencil or stylus to write directly on the pages.

Or Print at Home

Print on standard US Letter or A4 paper at home or at any print shop. All planners include both sizes. We recommend printing on 24lb paper for best results.

Recommended Apps for Digital Use

GoodNotes 5iPad / iPhoneBest overall for handwriting

NotabilityiPad / iPhoneGreat for audio + notes

Adobe AcrobatAll platformsBest for desktop use

Ready to Start Planning?

Browse our full collection of digital planners and find the one that fits your life.

Shop All Planners Get in Touch