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Self-hosted alternatives to Apple Calendar

The Apple Calendar listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

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

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

How each one differs from Apple Calendar

  1. Timeful

    Free, open-source group availability poll with calendar autofill

    • Timeful is free. Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Timeful is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Timeful also covers surveys.
    Timeful pricing and details

  2. Cal.com

    Scheduling platform with a free plan, API and embeds

    • Cal.com starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly ($16 billed monthly). Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only Cal.com lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Cal.com lists a browser extension.
    • Cal.com is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cal.com pricing and details

  3. Rallly

    Open-source meeting polls for finding a time that suits a group

    • Rallly starts at $6 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Rallly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Apple Calendar also covers tasks, natural-language input and calendar.
    Rallly pricing and details

  4. Crab Fit

    Free, open-source availability heat map for group events

    • Crab Fit is free. Apple Calendar is free.
    • Only Crab Fit lists an Android app.
    • Only Crab Fit lists a browser extension.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Crab Fit pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Apple Calendar?

Yes. Timeful, Cal.com, Rallly and Crab Fit can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Apple Calendar be self-hosted?

The Apple Calendar listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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.