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Alternatives to Apple Calendar with a one-time purchase

The Apple Calendar listing shows no one-time purchase. 11 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Apple Calendar is free to use. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Apple Calendar

  1. 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.
    BusyCal vs Apple CalendarBusyCal pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Calendar 366 vs Apple CalendarCalendar 366 pricing and details

  3. 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 vs Apple CalendarIn Your Face pricing and details

  4. CalenGoo

    Highly configurable calendar and task app sold as a one-time purchase

    • CalenGoo starts at $5.99 one-time for Android; $6.99 for iOS; $49.99 for the desktop app. Apple Calendar is free.
    • Apple Calendar has a free plan. CalenGoo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CalenGoo lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    CalenGoo pricing and details

  5. aCalendar

    Android calendar with widgets, tasks and one-time upgrades

    • aCalendar starts at $2.49 to $11.99 per one-time in-app upgrade; aCalendar+ is $11.99. Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only aCalendar lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists macOS and iOS apps.
    aCalendar pricing and details

  6. Rainlendar

    Skinnable desktop calendar for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license. Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only Rainlendar lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists an iOS app.
    Rainlendar pricing and details

  7. Dato

    Mac menu bar calendar with world clocks and meeting alerts

    • Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. Apple Calendar is free.
    • Apple Calendar has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists an iOS app.
    Dato pricing and details

  8. One Calendar

    One view of all your calendars on Android, Apple and Windows

    • One Calendar starts at $5.99 one-time per platform (App Store or Google Play). Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only One Calendar lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    • One Calendar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    One Calendar pricing and details

  9. DigiCal

    Android calendar with seven views, widgets and weather forecasts

    • DigiCal starts at $5.49 one-time for DigiCal+ on Google Play. Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only DigiCal lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists macOS and iOS apps.
    DigiCal pricing and details

  10. Supershift

    Shift work calendar app with rotations, reports and sharing

    • Supershift starts at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro). Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only Supershift lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a macOS app.
    Supershift pricing and details

  11. TidyCal

    Booking pages with paid bookings and one-time lifetime plans

    • TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99). Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TidyCal also covers booking links.
    TidyCal pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Apple Calendar that you buy once?

Yes. BusyCal, Calendar 366, In Your Face, CalenGoo, aCalendar, Rainlendar, Dato, One Calendar and 3 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Apple Calendar once instead of subscribing?

The Apple Calendar listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these calendar and scheduling apps are free?

BusyCal, Calendar 366, aCalendar, Rainlendar, One Calendar, DigiCal, Supershift and TidyCal are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apple Calendar: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.