The Best Pocket Planners for On-the-Go (Picks Under $20)

Pocket planners are perfect for staying on top of a busy schedule while you’re out and about. A traditional planner can be difficult to travel with. A smaller size planner around 5″ by 8″, however, is easy to store in a handbag or, get this, a pocket, making it an excellent choice for folks on the go.

There are daily pocket planners to keep track of tasks by the hour, weekly planners for bigger-picture scheduling, or monthly planners for keeping track of all-day or week-long events like big grocery sales or vacation dates. Monthly pocket planners tend to be the cheapest and last you longer since some cover multiple years. To really illustrate those savings you can think of it in terms of price per year. So for a three-year planner, you can take the initial cost and divide it by three.

Traditional calendars that start in January tend to be most expensive at the start of the new school year when everyone’s buying school supplies. I find that it’s best to shop in early summer to save the most. However, undated planners don’t usually see those same sales since they’re evergreen.

Regardless of what options you’re looking for, I picked out the best pocket planners of all types for the best prices.

For more smart shopping tips and savings hacks, download the Krazy Coupon Lady app or text HACKS to 57299.

 

Best Daily Pocket Planners

1. Erin Condren Petite Three-Month Planner

Erin Condren is an icon in the stationery world. Luckily she makes a three-month pocket planner ($7.25, Erin Condren) for those on the go. For less than $10, you get two sticker sheets, a built-in pocket, and three months’ worth of daily layouts and monthly overviews.

 

2. Undated Daily Planner

I like this option ($8.69, Amazon) because each day has a full two-page spread complete with a section for notes, a habit tracker, a to-do and top priorities list, and an hourly schedule. I recommend the black option because it’s $0.50 cheaper than the pink one.

 

3. Daily Planner with To-Do List

This product ($11.97, Amazon) is perfect for tracking wellness habits like exercise, meals, water, and gratitude. It also has a by-the-hour breakdown and to-do list with a top three priorities section. And did I mention it’s currently on sale?

 

Related: Best Budget Planners That Make Saving Money Easier (and Fun)

 

Our Favorite Weekly Pocket Planners

4. AT-A-GLANCE 2023 Weekly Pocket Calendar

True to the name, this option ($14.79, Amazon) tells you what you need to know at a glance. It has monthly and weekly spreads. Each day has about seven lines for writing down appointments, goals, or anything you like. An hourly option is available, though it’s $20.99.

 

5. GoGirl Planner and Organizer

Available in 12 colors, this planner ($14.99, Amazon) is a good price under $20. The weekly view has about four lines per day along with a space for habit tracking, a section for top priorities, and a space for notes.

 

6. Clever Fox Pocket Planner Weekly

In a close second, this product ($17.99, Amazon) has 11 available colors. It has a similar layout to the GoGirl planner, but it also comes with over 120 stickers, a bookmark, and an accordion pocket in the back.

 

7. Lilly Pulitzer 2023-2024 17-Month Agenda

Another icon when it comes to planners is Lilly Pulitzer. Key highlights of her smallest planner ($25.95, Lilly Pulitzer) are the classic stickers, full-page art, and pages for goal setting, notes, and travel planning.

 

Best Monthly Pocket Planners

8. Pen+Gear Small Strawberry Monthly Calendar 2023-2025

In terms of bang for your buck, there is no better option than this two-year pocket calendar ($1.18, Walmart). That’s just $0.59 per year.

 

9. Sugar Paper Essentials 2023-25 Two-Year Pocket Planner

In the same vein, this option ($5.99, Target) is just $3 per year, or $2.84/year if you use your Target RedCard. It even has several pages for taking notes.

 

10. 2023-24 Two-Year Pocket Planner

This planner ($6.99, Barnes & Noble) is a good deal as is, but even better if you’re a Barnes & Noble Premium Member. Premium Rewards include 10% off, in addition to earning Stamps.

 

11. YouthAmazing Three-Year Monthly Planner

This product ($9.99, Amazon) spans the longest period of time with three whole years of coverage. That equals out to only $3.33 per year.

 

12. Bushypushy Monthly Pocket Planner/Calendar

For a truly portable option, I recommend this planner ($11.99, Amazon). It’s barely bigger than a cell phone. Plus, you can get it for about 13% off after applying Amazon coupons.

 

Academic Calendar Pocket Planners

13. Day Designer 2023-24 Academic Planner

I love that this planner ($6.99, Target) has a goal-setting page dedicated to different areas of your life, including relationships, finances, career, and personal goals. And, if you use your RedCard you can get it for $6.64 instead.

 

14. The Home Edit 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

If you’re a fan of The Home Edit, you’ll like this option ($7.97, Walmart). It’s got monthly and weekly views along with spaces for notes, goal setting, and writing down important milestones and dates. All for less than $6 after sales.

 

15. Color Me Courtney 2023-24 Academic Planner

This planner ($10.99, Target) features the typical weekly and monthly views with a few added bonuses. Unlike other options on this list, this one has a ruler AND a page of stickers with a Frenchie. If you’re looking for something with dog stickers, look no further.

 

16. POPRUN Planner 2023-2024

While this product ($14.99, Amazon) doesn’t have daily spreads, it does still allow you to break down daily tasks by the hour. That’s right, within the weekly spreads, there are hour slots from 7 am to 6 pm.

 

17. Orange Circle Studio Pocket Planner

This “Do It All” planner ($17.70, Amazon) lives up to its name. It has goal trackers, budgeting sheets, stickers, a pocket, and even a way to organize up to six family members’ schedules. If you’re a mom, you’ll want to consider this one.

 

18. ban.do 17-Month Academic Calendar

This 17-month planner ($19.95, ban.do) is perfect for tweens and teens. There’s even a coloring page!