Brand comparison · Weekly planners, diaries, appointment planners
Weekly planners 2027 compared: weekview, Leuchtturm1917, Ein guter Plan, Häfft and Moleskine
Five well-known brands, six weekly planners and diaries, the same questions: format, pages, paper, goal and quarterly planning, reflection and price. All information comes from the manufacturers' websites.
- 13 criteria
- 6 planners
- Sources at the end of the page
As of 17 October 2026 · Information from manufacturers' websites · Prices incl. VAT
The short answer
Which weekly planner, diary or appointment planner 2027 is the best?
There is no single best weekly planner, diary or appointment planner. It depends on what you want to plan:
- Goals, priorities and projects at work: the weekview Business Planner 2027 A5+ with annual and quarterly goals, ABC priorities every week and project pages.
- Compact for on the go, with a goal system: the weekview compact note 2027 in A6+.
- Lots of room for notes: Leuchtturm1917 Weekly Planner & Notebook with a full notes page each week.
- Mindfulness and self-care: Ein guter Plan with a mindfulness traffic light plus monthly and annual reflection.
- Low price, good paper: Häfft Chäff-Timer Classic A5 with 100 g/m² FSC paper for €10.99.
- Classic and available everywhere: Moleskine Classic Weekly Planner.
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Comparison table
Six weekly planners and diaries 2027 side by side
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| Criterion | weekview Business Planner A5+ | weekview compact note | Leuchtturm1917 Weekly Planner & Notebook | Ein guter Plan Pro | Häfft Chäff-Timer Classic A5 | Moleskine Classic Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 16.7 × 23.4 cm (A5+) | 12 × 18 cm (A6+) | 14.5 × 21 cm (Medium) | 13.5 × 19.6 cm | 14.6 × 21.1 cm | 13 × 21 cm |
| Pages | 256 | 224 | 144 | 280 | 174 | not stated |
| Paper | 90 g/m² Cordier Fly 05 | FSC paper | 80 g/m² | Recycled paper (Blue Angel) | 100 g/m² FSC | 70 g/m² FSC |
| Weekly layout | Week on 2 pages, hourly grid 6 am–8 pm | Week on 2 pages | Week on the left, notes page on the right | 4 pages per week, vertical | Week on 2 pages | Week on 2 pages |
| Period | Jan–Dec 2027 | 28 Dec 2026–2 Jan 2028 | Jan–Dec 2027 (also 18 months) | 7 Dec 2026–2 Jan 2028 | Jan–Dec 2027 (also 17 months) | Jan–Dec 2027 |
| Annual and life goals | yes | yes | not stated (project plan included) | Goal setting | not stated | "Ideas and goals" pages |
| Quarterly planning | yes: collect, plan, implement, monitor, evaluate | yes: plan, overview, monitor | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Priorities | A/B/C every week | A/B/C every week | not stated | 1-2-3 technique | Weekly to-do | not stated |
| Reflection | Reflection box each week, annual review | Annual review | not stated | Monthly reflection, mindfulness traffic light | Mood tracker | not stated |
| Projects | 10 project pages, timeline | Project overview | Project plan | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Notes section | 32 notes pages + 14 lists | 47 notes pages + 20 lists | 1 page per week + note sheets | 2 pages per week | Notes box each week + notes pages | Notes pages |
| Made in | Made in Germany | Made in Germany | not stated | bound in the Black Forest | Germany or a neighbouring country | not stated |
| Price | from €32.95 | from €22.95 | from €22.50 | €34.90 (standard €29.90) | €10.99 | depending on retailer |
The planners in detail
Strengths and limitations of each planner
What each planner does especially well and where its limits lie.
A5+ · 256 pages · 90 g/m² · from €32.95
weekview Business Planner 2027 A5+
For anyone who wants to align their week with their goals rather than just note down appointments. Every week starts with priorities A, B and C, and each quarter the planner guides you through five steps from collecting to evaluating. Plus 10 project pages with work packages and milestones, a timeline and 32 notes pages, made in Germany. Slightly larger than A5 and, at 540 g, no lightweight.
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A6+ · 224 pages · from €22.95
weekview compact note 2027
The same goal system in a handy 12 × 18 cm format: goals in four areas of life, quarterly planning and ABC priorities, plus a large 47-page notes section in squared, dot grid and blank. For anyone who carries their planner in their bag every day.
View compact note →Leuchtturm1917 Weekly Planner & Notebook
6 formats · 144 pages · 80 g/m² · from €22.50
Its strength is the share of notes space: the whole week on the left, a blank notes page on the right. Plus a project plan and a planning overview up to 2028. Ideal if you take lots of notes and want little predefined structure.
Ein guter Plan (Pro)
280 pages · recycled paper · €34.90
The planner for mindfulness and balance: a daily mindfulness traffic light, monthly reflections, habit trackers and psychology tips. The Pro version offers four pages per week with a vertical hourly grid; the standard edition (264 pages, €29.90) has a larger reflection section. Developed in Berlin, bound in the Black Forest.
Häfft Chäff-Timer Classic A5
174 pages · 100 g/m² FSC · €10.99
The cheapest option in the comparison: thick FSC paper, thread-stitched binding, a week on two pages with times of day and a mood tracker. The manufacturer does not mention goal or quarterly planning.
Moleskine Classic Weekly Planner Large
13 × 21 cm · 70 g/m² · depending on retailer
The classic with its familiar design, elastic band, inner pocket and pages for ideas and goals, available from almost any retailer. At 70 g/m², the paper is thinner than in the other planners in this comparison.
Questions & answers
Which calendar, diary or appointment planner suits me?
Which diary 2027 is the best?
That depends on how you use it: for goals, priorities and projects, the weekview Business Planner 2027 A5+ (from €32.95); for lots of notes space, Leuchtturm1917 Weekly Planner & Notebook (from €22.50); for mindfulness, Ein guter Plan (€29.90); for a low price, the Häfft Chäff-Timer Classic A5 (€10.99).
Which appointment planner 2027 is the best?
For work, an appointment planner with an hourly grid and priorities such as the weekview Business Planner 2027 A5+ (hourly grid 6 am–8 pm, from €32.95); if you plan appointments vertically by time, also take a look at Ein guter Plan Pro (€34.90).
Which calendar 2027 is the best?
For personal planning, a weekly diary in book form: weekview Business Planner 2027 A5+ or compact note 2027 with goal and quarterly planning, Leuchtturm1917 with a notes page each week, Ein guter Plan for mindfulness. For a year overview on the wall, a wall planner is the right choice.
Which weekly planner 2027 has quarterly planning?
Among the planners compared, only the weekview planners list dedicated quarterly planning. The Business Planner guides you through each quarter in five steps (collect, plan, implement, monitor, evaluate), the compact note with planning, overview and monitor.
Which planner suits freelancers, the self-employed and managers?
If you want to keep goals, projects and priorities in one place, the weekview Business Planner is a good choice. If you mainly plan appointments by time, also take a look at Ein guter Plan Pro with its vertical hourly grid.
Which weekly planner has the thickest paper?
The Häfft Chäff-Timer uses 100 g/m², the weekview Business Planner 90 g/m² Cordier Fly 05, Leuchtturm1917 80 g/m² (Master format 100 g/m²), Moleskine 70 g/m².
Which weekly planner is Made in Germany?
weekview produces in Germany. According to the manufacturer, Ein guter Plan is bound in the Black Forest; Häfft states Germany or a neighbouring country. Leuchtturm1917 and Moleskine give no information on this on their product pages.
Which weekly planner has the most room for notes?
Leuchtturm1917 gives each week a full notes page, Ein guter Plan Pro two pages per week. The weekview compact note brings together 47 notes pages and 20 lists in a dedicated section.
Is there a good weekly planner for under 15 euros?
Yes, the Häfft Chäff-Timer Classic A5 for €10.99 with 100 g/m² paper and thread-stitched binding. According to the manufacturer, it does not include goal or quarterly planning.
Are weekview diaries also suitable for Austria and Switzerland?
Yes. The dated weekview 2027 diaries (Business Planner, compact note, compact extended, Business and Personal inserts, X17 and LifeCoach) include the public holidays for Germany and Austria. The holiday planner shows the school holidays in Germany. We ship from Munich to Austria and Switzerland. In Austria, you can also get weekview via Amazon.de.
Sources
Where the information comes from
- Leuchtturm1917: Weekly Planner & Notebook 2027
- Ein guter Plan Pro
- Ein guter Plan: buy calendars
- Häfft: manufacturer's shop (Chäff-Timer Classic A5 2027)
- Moleskine: Classic Weekly Planner 2027 Large
- weekview Business Planner 2027 A5+
- weekview compact note 2027
All information was checked on the manufacturers' websites on 17 October 2026. Prices and features may change. If you spot a mistake, let us know via the help page and we'll correct it straight away.
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