Find Your Perfect Planner: Comparing the 23-24 Formats

A flatlay shows the 23-24 Planner & Calendar collection against a gray background. Some planners are open while other remain closed.

We know choosing a planner is a big decision. Whether you use a planner to track day-to-day appointments, prioritize your to-do list, or manage long-term projects, the right layout and format is key to long-term success. After all, your planner is a tool you use every single day. Today, we’re comparing and contrasting our fan-favorite planners from the brand new 23-24 Collection to help you make your pick.

Looking for a foolproof method to choose your ideal planner layout? Take our less than five-minute planner quiz and we’ll pair you with your perfect fit. Answer questions about your day-to-day life, organizational style, design preferences, and more for a planner pick personalized to you—the results may surprise you!

 

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The best planners are designed with real people in mind—offering just enough structure to plug in schedules, priorities, and to-do lists instantly with the room and flexibility to make it your own. From print layouts, to construction, to colors, we’ve refined our planners over the years to offer something for everyone. Let’s dive in:

 

Year Task Planner

What it is: The cult favorite. Our best-selling planner year after year features a weekly view and full page for notes, tasks, and priorities. Extras like laminated monthly tabs and month goals bring ease and structure to your everyday plans.

Who it’s for: Professionals & designers (it’s a favorite at the Appointed studio!), parents, and anyone with a mile-long to-do list.

 

 

Daily Planner

What it is: The hardcover keepsake. The fan-favorite hardcover Daily Planner returns with a new and improved interior—extended hourly breakdown and the addition of our signature task and priorities sections. Luxuriously-crafted Smyth sewn and casebound construction adds elegance to your planning sessions.

Who it’s for: Professionals with busy hour-by-hour schedules, students, and anyone who likes to dive in to the details of each day.

 

 

Weekly Grid Planner

What it is: The tried-and-true classic. Our oldest planner format continues to shine with a distinctive grid interior, helpful two-week spread, plenty of room for notes and sketches, and a handy back pocket. Plus, it runs 17 months—from August 2023 to December 2024.

Who it’s for: Educators, students, and big-picture planners (a two week view keeps your upcoming schedule top of mind).

 

Compact Binder Planner

What it is: The brand new (reusable!) format. Introduced in our 2023 Collection, we’re offering this uniqe binder format with our Weekly Grid interior. Add additional lined or grid pages and tabs for a custom planner you can use year after year.

Who it’s for: Parents, bullet-planners, students, and anyone who needs ultimate flexibility.

 A canvas tote bag sits against a light gray background with contents spilling out, including the 23-24 compact binder planner, to do pad, and glassesThe 23-24 Compact Binder is the perfect size for on the go.

 

 

So how do you make your pick? We’ve put together a quick comparison of each of our planner formats to help you take the guesswork out of the decision. Read on as we compare the details of our 23-24 formats, including a few new designs sure to get you excited for the year of planning to come.

 

 


Planner Specs

Planner

Cover Size
Date Range

Main Spread
Tabs

Notes Pages


6.5” × 8.5”

Aug 2023-Dec 2024
Week None

1-2 grid pages after each month

Daily Planner

5.63” × 8.75”


Aug 2023-Jul 2024
Day

None


Dot grid section on each page

7.25” × 9”


Aug 2023-Dec 2024

Week

None, purchase tabs separately
1-2 grid pages after each month




7.5” × 9.5”

Aug 2023-Jul 2024
Week Laminated monthly tabs

1 lined page after each month

 

Size Comparison

The 23-24 planner formats line up by size with specs noting the dimensions

 

There’s so much more to explore at appointed.co. Each planner page features meticulous details about each and every planner, from paper weights to bonus features like conversion charts and year overview spreads. Plus, we now offer an interactive view on each planner page, allowing you to explore the details and discover what makes our planners the best choice for productivity and organization.

Whether you’re returning to your tried-and-trusted favorite or embarking on a brand new journey of paper planning, we hope your year is made a little easier with the help of our favorite tool. Here’s to fresh starts, new beginnings, and the start of a brand new page. Happy planning!

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