After falling in love with daily planning in Fall 2019, I have been on the hunt for the perfect coiled daily planner. I found it. For me, the Plum Paper A5 Daily planner is perfect.
Here’s a chart comparing the three planners I considered.
Click here to watch my YouTube video elaborating on the comparison chart.
| Category | Erin Condren Petite Daily | Plum Paper Daily | Erin Condren Daily Duo |
| Size (without the coil) |
5.5 inches X 8.25 inches | 6.5 inches X 8.5 inches (They also have a large and extra large option .) |
7.5 inches X 9.25 inches |
| Timeframe | 3 months | 6 months or 12 months | 6 months (You have to buy 12 months worth.) |
| Tabs | No | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Pages | No | Yes | Yes |
| Customization | Somewhat | Very Customizeable | None |
| Cover Options | Few options, No personalization | Most Options | Good amount of options |
| Start Month | Jan / Apr / Jul / Oct | Any month | July 2020 or January 2021 |
| Coil Options | Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Black (Erin Condren Notebook Coil) |
Silver or Unpunched | Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Black |
| Referral Program | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rewards Program | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ease of ordering | Most Difficult | Easy, but lots of options to go through | Easiest |
| Quality / Durability | Lowest, can feel homemade | Close second | Highest quality |
| Paper | Worst, hard to find pens that don’t shadow | White, Smooth, 70lb | Off-white, Gritty, 80lb |
| Price (Basic) | $14 per quarter plus $8 at Office Max $36 for 6 months |
$29 for basic, no customization $33 for 6 months (with blank headers) |
$68 for 12 months $34 for 6 months |
Plum Paper Website (10% OFF your first order): https://bit.ly/PPPWL
Save $10 on your first Erin Condren order: https://bit.ly/1JNMZ6a
Erin Condren Daily Petite Planner: https://bit.ly/3aJRSvM
Erin Condren Daily Duo: https://bit.ly/2XcBMGl
Vlog about coiled Daily Petite Planner: https://youtu.be/zSLWVu-1ifQ
Hi, I’m Laken! I am a twenty-something (barely) Texas girl living in New York City. My mission is to teach and inspire you to achieve your goals through planning and organization.