8 Best Editors of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Kokuyo

Similar to Hobonichi above, Jibun Techo uses a very thin, very soft paper that makes it possible to put all these pages and books together without making it a thick system. I tested the B5 Slim size, which is taller but thinner than A5, and I was surprised how happy I was with the space I had for my weekly plans and more with all the pages included. I also really like the idea book in the back for my lists and endless notes, and that I can easily replace it if I fill it up before the year is up. It’s a bigger investment than Roterunner and I don’t have everything on one page in Jipin, but I really like it and find myself reaching for it a lot.

The daily planners give you an entire page for each day, and the Day Planner is great for anyone who wants space for both a full calendar and a nice long to-do list for each day. The schedule section of the page is from 5 am to 9 pm, giving you plenty of room to schedule meetings, schedule workouts, or block client appointments. Another section has a long to-do list to fill out, and at the top of the page there is space for the three most important things, any due dates, and dinner.

It is a very small section, as there is a page for every day of the year and a monthly distribution, but it is not so big that you cannot bring it in a wide bag or a purse. I also like that it’s not too tall, it has a square A5 design, but still has plenty of room for a nice to-do list. I wish there was room for a mixed list and notes, but if that’s not what you need, you’ll be happy with this editor.

The Plum Paper A5 Planner has the perfect amount of customization without feeling like I have to do a lot of work to create it, and it has many beautiful covers and color options to choose from. I personally like the Vertical Priorities structure, which I customized to include my son’s priorities section, but you can choose from other structures—there are 10 different types of structures, from vertical and horizontal to student and goal setting, and then anywhere from two to four types of structures within each type. You also choose from a huge variety of covers that you can customize with things like your name or year, and choose from a huge list of add-ons like monthly workout summaries, baby tracking pages, and more.

The A5 size is easy to use and move around wherever I like, and you can make the planner start in any month you want—great if you want to suddenly plan for the year in March or July without having to skip all those extra months. You’ll find a double-sided folder in the back, which I often use for stickers and emergency papers that I need to carry. Speaking of stickers, I love Plum Paper’s sticker sets ($5+) which range from matching their add-on pages to cute seasonal stickers, and that I can make my own custom stickers on the Plum Paper website.

Not surprisingly, given the name, there is nothing clever about this editor. With its blue cardstock cover and 11-by-14-inch profile that’s big enough to fit in any purse or briefcase, this is for people who live—or plan to live—large. A friend of motivational speaker and entrepreneur Jesse Itzler’s Big A## Calendar (as seen in our Gift Ideas for People Working From Home), this spiral-bound “program for the best looking people” shows each month in its entirety on a two-page spread, with large 2.5-by-2.5-inch squares for each day. Inspirational quotes are at the top of each page (sample: “To do extraordinary things, put them in extraordinary situations”), and the back of the organizer contains a version of the Big A## Calendar goal tracker—every day of the year at a glance.

There are five pages of lined notes, a running chart for when you find yourself in a sudden rush, and a Year in Review Worksheet with boxes to jot down the year’s highlights like “favorite new music,” new things I tried,” and “work highlights.” When inspiration strikes that needs to be shared, there’s a 300-square-inch dry erase board in the back that can be propped up for meetings or presentations. I just feel strong look in it. I wish the days of the week were on one page instead of both, so I could keep it open folded in the middle of my desk (when open, its footprint folds to less than 2 feet wide—a significant amount of desk real estate), but as someone who takes large handwritten notes, it’s a fair trade-off for me for the full amount of daily writing space. – Kat Merck

There are a lot of weird editors out there, but Ban.do is one of the most fun options within everyone’s budget. From a page to keep track of the books you’ve read to an entire page dedicated to your birth horoscope, it’s hard to resist the fun Ban.do editors have to offer. The weekly layout has plenty of room for daily planning, and you’ll find fun extras like monthly meal planning and three pages of included stickers. There are also dateless versions ($25) if you want full date flexibility.

There are many different cover options, and while these are available on Amazon, each cover often has its own separate listing, so it can take some time to sort through and find your options. It’s a little easier on Ban.do’s site to buy all the designs. You can also find 17 month planners on sale as the start date is August 2025, but the planner expires at the end of 2026.

Happy Planner has a huge range of planners, with tons of designs ranging from a vertical layout to a large dashboard to even a custom design. There’s a lot of space in these wide organizers, but the design seems like it would be perfect for students, whether they’re working full-time or just studying in the evenings or after work. Split pages are nice and sometimes include phrases and quotes, but definitely have a fresh feel to them.

You can choose between Standard, Skinny Classic, Mini, or Big sizes, and dated or undated pages. There are daily planners, designed for teachers and students, among many others. The unique binding design makes it easy to remove pages or add them back in, and you can get expansion packs to add a few months or track things like your budget and fitness goals.

Other Editors We’ve Tested

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Agendio Planner starts at $47: If you can’t seem to find the planner that’s right for you, it might be time to design your own. That sounds intimidating, but Agendio makes it super easy with its fully customizable editors, letting you choose from pre-made pages or design your own (with some limitations—it’s not as open as a program like Canva) to create the perfect monthly, weekly, and daily spread. You can also design your own additional pages, such as exercise trackers or reading lists, which you can add each month or at the end of the planner. The price can vary greatly depending on what you choose to add to it.