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Apple Calendar alternatives
Apple Calendar compared with 12 alternatives: Google Calendar, Fantastical, BusyCal, Calendars by Readdle, Notion Calendar and 7 more.
Apple Calendar is free to use. 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple CalendarThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Google Calendar | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fantastical | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| BusyCal | Free plan · from $49.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Calendars by Readdle | Free plan · from $19.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Notion Calendar | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Calendar 366 | Free plan · from $19.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Cozi | Free plan · from $39/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| In Your Face | Free trial · from $3.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Itsycal | Free | Free | macOS |
| MeetingBar | Free | Free | macOS |
| Proton Calendar | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Saturn | Free | Free | iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Apple Calendar
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Calendar
Online calendar from Google, free with a personal account
- Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a macOS app.
- Google Calendar also covers booking links.
- Apple Calendar also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Anyone who already has a Google Account and wants a free calendar
- Free plan · from $4.75/mo
Fantastical
Calendar and tasks app for Apple devices, Windows and Googlebook
- Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly). Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Fantastical lists a Windows app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Fantastical also covers templates and booking links.
Suits: People with Google, iCloud and Microsoft calendars who want them in one app
- Free plan · from $49.99 one-time
BusyCal
Customizable calendar and task app for Mac and iPhone
- BusyCal starts at $49.99 one-time for Mac, or $39.99 per year on the Mac App Store; iOS app $9.99. Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- BusyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- BusyCal also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want fine control over how their calendar looks
- Free plan · from $19.99/yr
Calendars by Readdle
Calendar and task planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases). Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People on iPhone, iPad and Mac who want events and tasks in one planner
- Free
Notion Calendar
Free calendar app that connects to Notion databases
- Notion Calendar is free. Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Notion Calendar lists Windows and Android apps.
- Notion Calendar also covers booking links.
- Apple Calendar also covers tasks and natural-language input.
Suits: Notion users who want database deadlines next to their meetings
- Free plan · from $19.99/yr
Calendar 366
Calendar and task app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac
- Calendar 366 starts at $19.99 per year for Pro on the App Store. Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Calendar 366 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Calendar 366 also covers menu bar app.
Suits: People who keep everything on Apple devices and want events and tasks in one app
- Free plan · from $39/yr
Cozi
Shared family calendar with shopping lists, to-dos and recipes
- Cozi starts at $39 per year for the whole family (Cozi Gold). Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Cozi lists an Android app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a macOS app.
- Apple Calendar also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Families who want a calendar, grocery list and meal plan in one account
- Free trial · from $3.99/mo
In Your Face
Full-screen meeting reminders for Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad
- In Your Face starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Apple Calendar is free.
- Apple Calendar has a free plan. In Your Face does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only In Your Face lists a Windows app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- In Your Face can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who miss meetings because banner notifications are easy to ignore
- Free
Itsycal
Free, tiny menu bar calendar for the Mac
- Itsycal is free. Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists an iOS app.
- Itsycal is open source, according to its own site.
- Itsycal also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want a quick month view without opening a calendar app
- Free
MeetingBar
Free Mac menu bar app that shows and joins your next meeting
- MeetingBar is free. Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists an iOS app.
- MeetingBar is open source, according to its own site.
- MeetingBar also covers menu bar app.
Suits: People with back-to-back video calls who want one click to join
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Proton Calendar
End-to-end encrypted calendar from the maker of Proton Mail
- Proton Calendar starts at $3.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($47.88); $4.99 billed monthly. Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Proton Calendar lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Proton Calendar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Proton Calendar also covers booking links.
- Apple Calendar also covers tasks and natural-language input.
Suits: People who want event details kept unreadable to the provider
- Free
Saturn
Free social calendar app built around school schedules and friends
- Saturn is free. Apple Calendar is free.
- Only Saturn lists an Android app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a macOS app.
Suits: High school students with rotating, block or A/B day schedules
Limits worth knowing in Apple Calendar
- Apple's setup guide covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud.com, with Windows handled by syncing to Outlook through iCloud for Windows. No Android app is listed.
- Calendar on iCloud.com needs a tablet or computer; Apple's guide says it cannot be used from a phone browser.
- Editable sharing is limited to iCloud calendars and people with iCloud accounts. Everyone else can only view a public, read-only calendar.
- Time-to-leave alerts are not sent for destinations more than three hours away, and travel time does not update when an event's location changes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Apple Calendar?
The alternatives to Apple Calendar in this directory are Google Calendar, Fantastical, BusyCal, Calendars by Readdle, Notion Calendar, Calendar 366, Cozi, In Your Face, Itsycal, MeetingBar, Proton Calendar and Saturn. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Apple Calendar.
Is there a free alternative to Apple Calendar?
Yes. Notion Calendar, Itsycal, MeetingBar and Saturn are free to use. Google Calendar, Fantastical, BusyCal, Calendars by Readdle, Calendar 366, Cozi and Proton Calendar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Apple Calendar alternatives work on Windows?
The Apple Calendar listing does not include a Windows app. Fantastical, Notion Calendar, In Your Face and Proton Calendar list one.
Which Apple Calendar alternatives work on Linux?
The Apple Calendar listing does not include a Linux app. Proton Calendar lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Apple Calendar?
Itsycal, MeetingBar and Proton Calendar are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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