The Best Planners for reMarkable Paper Pro in 2026
The reMarkable Paper Pro changed what we think of when it comes to an e-ink tablet. The Paper Pro's 11.8-inch color display and its paper-like writing surface give us our first truly natural experience with digital planning. However, choosing the right reMarkable Paper Pro planner is more difficult than it should be.
There are free PDF downloads for planners, $15 to $30 plans available on Etsy and several apps create planners based on your actual calendar events. There is more to consider than the price tag. The differences matter a lot.
Below is a comparison of every option that is relevant in 2026.
What Makes the Paper Pro Different Than Other Tablets When It Comes to Planning
A couple of the key factors that separate the reMarkable Paper Pro from the reMarkable 2 and other e-ink tablets are the Paper Pro's ability to utilize a color display to highlight areas of your plan and support color-coding categories. You can make a task marked as urgent red and make your personal appointments blue. While this may seem minor, this functionality dramatically increases the utility of your planner by making it easier to quickly scan during the day.
The Paper Pro's 11.8-inch display provides ample room for a full weekly spread without having to squint. The reMarkable 2's 10.3-inch display was small enough to make weekly spreads feel crowded, especially when you had more than three events per day.
Writing on the Paper Pro continues to feel similar to pen on paper. That hasn't changed. But the larger display and the addition of color support allow planners created specifically for the Paper Pro to accomplish many of the things older templates cannot.
Free PDF Template Options
The most typical way to begin your planning journey is to download free templates. The reMarkable company uses reMarkable Methods to provide their customers with daily and weekly planner layouts that you can import as workbooks.
The templates provided by reMarkable provide the fundamental tools that most people need for basic planning: a time-blocked daily view, a to-do list, and a weekly view of upcoming events. These templates are ideal for individuals with uncomplicated planning needs.
Where Free Templates Fail
Free templates are static. Once you download the PDF template, you import it to your tablet, and you begin writing on it. That is the extent of the process.
As such:
- You receive no live calendar data. Your Google Calendar events are not automatically displayed on your reMarkable Paper Pro.
- You can navigate to no specific day. You cannot click on "March 15" and access that page.
- The majority of free templates are limited to covering a single month or quarter. After that, you need to acquire another file.
- You cannot customize the layout of the template. The layout is static and is exactly how the creator designed it.
Individuals who simply want a blank daily page to write on free templates meet their requirements. Individuals who rely on their digital calendar for scheduling will spend their mornings manually entering their events from their phone to their reMarkable Paper Pro.
Top Rated Free Options
The official daily planner template from reMarkable is clean and well-designed. Users on the Reddit forum r/RemarkableTablet have created community-based planners, including the popular Remarkably Organized planner builder that allows you to create custom layouts prior to downloading.
Paid PDF Planners on Etsy
Etsy has become the largest marketplace for reMarkable planner templates. The prices of the templates vary greatly from $5 to $30, and the quality of the templates also vary greatly.
Better Etsy planners provide features that free templates do not provide:
- Hyperlinked navigation. Clicking on a date within the monthly view will send you directly to that day's view.
- Year-long coverage. Several planners cover two to five years, eliminating the necessity to re-import files every few weeks.
- Color-optimized layouts. Recent listings are developed with the Paper Pro's color display in mind.
- Specific formats. You can locate planners for goal setting, academic planning, physical training, and workplace planning.
The Trade-off with Paid PDFs
Although the best Etsy planner is a static PDF, the hyperlinked navigation makes navigating through the planner much easier. Your calendar data is still not displayed in the planner. You are still required to enter your events manually.
For individuals with busy schedules, this presents a significant obstacle. A meeting is moved to a different time, a new appointment is scheduled, and the next thing you know your handwritten planner is outdated prior to lunchtime.
Paid planners limit you to a single design format. If you determine that the design does not fit your style of planning, you purchased a file that you cannot edit.
Calendar Sync Apps
The method for creating planners on a reMarkable Paper Pro is very different. Rather than providing a blank planner to write on, calendar sync apps create interactive PDF planners with your actual calendar events embedded within each page.
One example of a calendar sync app is Planneriffic. Planneriffic links to your Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar account and retrieves your events and generates a PDF planner that is sent to your reMarkable Paper Pro via USB. The planner is updated every time you sync, therefore new events and schedule changes will automatically be reflected.
How Using a Sync App Changes the Planning Routine
Using a synced planner will completely alter the manner in which you complete your morning routine. Rather than opening your phone to check your calendar and manually entering your events on your reMarkable by hand, you simply open the planner and everything is already included.
Generated planners include:
- Monthly, weekly, and daily views of your actual events
- Hyperlinked navigation to/from all date views
- Free-form writing note pages
- Updated layouts every time you sync
Each of these time-saving functions save a considerable amount of time. Research conducted by Reclaim.ai in 2024 revealed that professionals spend an average of twelve hours per week on scheduling and planning-related activities. Reducing the amount of manual calendar copying is easy to add to the bottom line.
What Factors to Consider
Sync apps require a computer to operate. Planneriffic operates on both Mac and Windows and connects to your reMarkable via USB. Planneriffic is a one-time purchase product rather than a subscription-based service.
However, a drawback is that you need to be close to your computer to sync. If you bring your tablet alone for a week while traveling, the planner will not be updated until you connect to your computer. For most individuals who work at a desk and charge their reMarkable via USB, this is not an issue.
Which Planning Option Best Fits Your Workflow
How Do the Three Planning Options Compare
Below is how the three options compare:
| Feature | Free Templates | Paid PDFs (Etsy) | Calendar Sync Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $5 to $30 | $29 one-time |
| Calendar events | Manual entry | Manual entry | Automatic sync |
| Navigation | None | Hyperlinked | Hyperlinked |
| Color support | Basic | Varies | Yes |
| Customization | None | Fixed layout | Layout options |
| Updates | Download new file | Download new file | Sync over USB |
| Date range | Limited | 1 to 5 years | Ongoing |
Which Option Is Right for You
Ultimately, the best option for you will depend on the manner in which you plan.
Choose free templates if you are looking for a simple, blank daily page to jot down your thoughts and ideas. You do not rely on your digital calendar for scheduling and you prefer minimal setup.
Choose paid Etsy planners if you would like a professionally-designed, multi-year planner with hyperlinked navigation. You are willing to manually enter your events and you would like a planner that looks professional.
Choose a calendar sync app if your calendar exists in Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar and you would like to see your events in your reMarkable planner without manually entering them. You place a high premium on the accuracy of your planner (although the generated planners are clean and functional).
Getting Started
If you currently own a reMarkable Paper Pro, you can begin trying any of the above mentioned options immediately.
To obtain free templates, visit reMarkable Methods and download either their daily or weekly planner template. Import the template as a workbook and begin writing.
To find paid PDF planners on Etsy, search for "reMarkable Paper Pro planner" and filter the results by reviews and ratings. Select the listings that specifically reference the Paper Pro and color support.
To utilize a calendar sync app, Planneriffic offers a seven-day trial period. The setup guide will walk you through establishing the connection to your calendar and synchronizing your first planner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are reMarkable 2 planners compatible with the Paper Pro?
Yes. Although the Paper Pro is backward compatible with reMarkable 2 templates, they will function properly but they will not take advantage of the color display. The templates created for the Paper Pro use color coding and highlighting that appear cleaner on the Paper Pro's display.
Do I require developer mode to use a planner app?
No. Planneriffic connects to your reMarkable via the standard USB cable connection. Therefore, you will not need to activate developer mode or install anything on the reMarkable itself. The app runs on your Mac or Windows PC and sends the PDF planner file to the reMarkable.
How often should I sync my calendar planner?
Many users choose to sync their calendars once in the morning prior to commencing their day. If your schedule is highly fluid, you may wish to sync your calendar again after lunch. Each sync typically takes approximately thirty seconds over USB.
Am I able to write on the pages of the synced planner?
Yes. As with any other document on your reMarkable, you are able to write notes, sketch, and annotate directly on the planner pages. Even though your handwritten notes remain on the reMarkable after the next sync.
Do the planners offered by Etsy support the Paper Pro's color display?
Several do, and several do not. Check for the listing that references the Paper Pro or color display compatibility. Listings that were created previously for the reMarkable 2 will display in black and white.
What occurs if I change calendar applications?
If you transition from Google Calendar to Outlook, you will be able to reconfigure your calendar sync app to retrieve events from your new application. Your planner template and layout will remain the same. Only the event data source will change.