3 Best Cheap Bullet Journal Notebooks

Bullet Journaling is becoming more and more popular! But getting started can be pricey. There are a lot of cheap bullet journal alternatives to the popular Leuchtturm1917 so you can get started quickly and frugally.

I have been a fan of bullet journals for years now, however, I find that a lot of the ‘recommended’ supplies are on the pricey side.

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Bullet Journals are 100% customizable and perfect for everyone, from college students to moms trying to keep the house running (and everything in between)

There are A LOT of cheap bullet journal notebook options to get you started.

When I first started BuJo’ing, I was a tad overwhelmed. There were SO many options and everyone recommended a different product.

So I have narrowed it down the cheapest and best options, so you can stop procrastinating and finally get started!

Starting a bullet journal and being organized shouldn’t have to be expensive, and there are plenty of affordable bullet journal notebooks to choose from where you don’t have to sacrifice quality.

What Size Notebook For Bullet Journal

The best, and most popular, size for a bullet journal is the A5. This does not mean you shouldn’t use a bigger or smaller notebook, but the A5 is the fan-favorite, and for good reason.

It’s large enough that you can easily create your weekly spreads and add as much (or as little, hello minimalist bujos!) detail as you want.

But at the same time, it’s small enough to be taken with you everywhere. It fits in most purses and all college backpacks.

There are other popular choices, such as the A4 or the A6.

The A4 is similar to US Letter above, but it’s a little taller and Letter is slightly wider. The difference is very minimal but worth noting.

The A4 is a good option if you work from home, will leave your planner at the office, or just don’t need to carry it with you everywhere. It can, of course, fit in almost all college bags but due to it’s size, many students find it inconvenient.

The A6 is almost pocket-sized. if you just need something quick in your purse for notes, to-do lists, and appointments without much fluff, it may be the right one for you.

In this post we are recommending popular A5 journals, but if you really want a pocket-sized A6 journal, this one is a great choice.

Best Affordable Bullet Journal Notebooks

1. Essentials Dot Matrix Notebook

I have about three of these essential notebooks at home, and I absolutely love them.

Before purchasing these, I did have the cult-favorite Leuchtturm1917 and I can confirm these two are almost identical, except this one is half the price.

The only other difference is the pages aren’t numbered, but that doesn’t bother me or warrant a 100% price increase (IMO).

The essentials notebook comes with:

• Inside back cover pocket holds notes, business cards, etc.
• Elastic band attached to back cover keeps journal closed.
• Ribbon bookmark keeps your place.
• Durable hardcover binding.
• Removable label.
• Notebook is a classic A5 size (5-3/4 inches by 8-1/4 inches).
• 192 dot-grid pages.

You can get the notebook here

2. Poluma Dotted Grid Journal

I had to pick myself off the floor when I saw the price of this journal.

At the time of writing this, this journal is marked at $5.99(!!!!)

I ordered one and can confirm what the 1,000+ five-star reviews have been saying, this is an amazing journal! If you’re not sure whether bullet journaling is for you, this is a great way to dip your toe in the pool.

The paper quality is thick and feels substantial, so if you want to color in you BuJo, you can without worrying it’ll bleed.

You can get the notebook here

3. Moleskin Dotted Hard Cover Notebook

You can’t go wrong with a Moleskin, they have been around forever and they they never disappoint.

The pages of this notebook are thick which helps prevent ghosting, and the cover is very durable so you can take it with you wherever you go.

Moleskins also come with a handy bookmark and have a nice yellowed look (if you’re into that).

You can get the notebook here

There you have it! I wanted to keep this post short and sweet because you don’t need a list of 87 notebooks to overwhelm you.

These 3 are perfect to get you started with your very own BuJo and they don’t cost as much as a kidney.

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