Pick Power Planner if you're fine typing in homework and want strong grade and GPA tools for a one-time $4.99. Pick Secretariat if you want Canvas and your syllabi to fill in the list for you.
Side by side
| Secretariat | Power Planner | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A day-by-day to-do list and calendar built from Canvas, your syllabi, your calendars and the apps you already use. | A homework planner you fill in by hand, strong on grades and GPA, including a What If mode. |
| Price | Free plan. Student Pro $8.99 a month, $29.99 a semester or $49.99 a year. | Free, with a one-time Premium unlock of $4.99 on the App Store. The free version allows 5 grades per class and one semester. |
| Where it runs | Web app in any browser, including on your phone's home screen, plus a Chrome extension. Native iPhone app coming soon. | Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. |
| Canvas and other school systems | Canvas, connected in one tap with the Chrome extension. Google Classroom. Moodle, Blackboard and Brightspace by calendar link. | None. You type classes and homework in by hand. |
| Reads syllabi | Yes. When the syllabus and Canvas disagree, the to-do lands on the syllabus date, except where that could make you late. | No. |
Power Planner facts checked October 2026 from Power Planner, Power Planner on the App Store, Power Planner on the Microsoft Store. Prices change, so check their site before you buy.
Where Power Planner is better
- Power Planner Premium is a one-time $4.99. Secretariat's Student Pro is a subscription.
- Power Planner has native apps for Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
- Power Planner's grades and GPA tools, including What If mode, are a core feature.
Where Secretariat is better
- Secretariat brings in Canvas assignments automatically. In Power Planner you type everything in by hand.
- Secretariat reads each class's syllabus and puts work on the syllabus day when Canvas is wrong.
- Secretariat pulls in Google Calendar, Outlook, Notion, Todoist, Slack and GroupMe in the same list.
Which one to pick
Pick Power Planner if you want a cheap planner with strong grade tracking and native apps.
Pick Secretariat if you'd rather not type in your homework at all.
Common questions
- Can I use Power Planner and Secretariat together?
- Yes. Some students track grades in one app and run their daily list in another.
- Is Power Planner free?
- Yes, with a one-time $4.99 Premium unlock. The free version allows 5 grades per class and one semester. Secretariat is free to start with no card.
- Does Power Planner connect to Canvas?
- No. Everything is typed in by hand. Secretariat connects to Canvas, and to Blackboard, Brightspace and Moodle through your calendar link.
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