The Teal Digital Planner is not a physical notebook or printable PDF; instead, it's a digital, downloadable file created specifically for Microsoft OneNote. It's compatible with both versions of OneNote: OneNote for Windows 10 and OneNote (formerly called 2016), available in Microsoft Office 2019, 2021, and Office 365 for Windows users. Additionally, it is compatible with native OneNote versions for Mac and Android users.

The Teal planner is specifically designed to be used within the Microsoft OneNote application. As a result, the Teal Planner incorporates a variety of features and functionalities of MS OneNote, utilizing the classical hierarchies structure: Notebook-Sections-Subsection-Page. The planner also uses numerous imported images set as backgrounds, which may impact the size of the planner file and the initial upload time. On average, the planner file size is 207 Mb.

The first key difference between the OneNote-based Planner and another digital planner including the PDF-based Planner and is that the Teal Planner for OneNote is not limited to a single mobile device. Instead, it is stored in the cloud of your Microsoft account, providing flexibility and accessibility across multiple devices that use Windows, Android, or iOS.

Since Microsoft OneNote is a cloud-based application, uploading the Teal Planner to Microsoft OneDrive makes it accessible on all your devices, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. Any changes made to a planner page on one device automatically sync and update across all devices, as they are synced back to the cloud, and update all versions of the OneNote Notebook of the Planner.

Another key difference between a PDF-based digital planner and a digital planner created for OneNote lies in its functionality.

PDF-based digital planner:

A PDF-based digital planner is typically a PDF file that contains interactive elements such as clickable links, fillable forms, and embedded multimedia. It provides a static layout and design, similar to a traditional paper planner. With a PDF-based planner, users can annotate and write on the planner using a stylus or digital pen. However, users cannot easily modify the structure or add additional pages to the planner.

OneNote-based Planner:

Teal Planner for OneNote is compatible with the OneNote application on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices. It allows for greater flexibility and customization as users can easily rearrange, add, or remove pages within the planner. Users can take advantage of the rich features and functionality of OneNote, such as handwriting recognition, drawing tools, audio recording, and collaboration. Users can create their own templates, insert images, and utilize various organizational and search tools provided by OneNote. It allows to sync all your notes regadless on which device you have made the last modification.