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Calendars by Readdle alternatives
Calendars by Readdle compared with 9 alternatives: Fantastical, Apple Calendar, BusyCal, Google Calendar, Timepage and 4 more.
Calendars by Readdle has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases). 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendars by ReaddleThis tool | Free plan · from $19.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Fantastical | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Apple Calendar | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| BusyCal | Free plan · from $49.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Google Calendar | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Timepage | Free trial · from $3.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Calendar 366 | Free plan · from $19.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Jorte | Free plan · from $3.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| WeekCal | Free plan · from $7.49/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Planmore | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Calendars by Readdle
- Free plan · from $4.75/mo
Fantastical
Calendar and tasks app for Apple devices and Windows
- Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly). Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Fantastical lists a Windows app.
- Fantastical also covers templates and booking links.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People with Google, iCloud and Microsoft calendars who want them in one app
- Free
Apple Calendar
Free built-in calendar for iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud.com
- Apple Calendar is free. Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People with an iPhone, iPad or Mac who want a calendar at no cost
- 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. Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- BusyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- BusyCal also covers menu bar app.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers habit tracking.
Suits: Mac users who want fine control over how their calendar looks
- 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). Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.
- Only Calendars by Readdle lists a macOS app.
- Google Calendar also covers booking links.
Suits: Anyone who already has a Google Account and wants a free calendar
- Free trial · from $3.99/mo
Timepage
Calendar app for Apple devices with a timeline and month heatmap
- Timepage starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store). Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Calendars by Readdle has a free plan. Timepage does not, though it has a free trial.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers tasks and habit tracking.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices and want a calendar across all of them
- 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. Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Calendar 366 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Calendar 366 also covers menu bar app.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who keep everything on Apple devices and want events and tasks in one app
- Free plan · from $3.99/yr
Jorte
Calendar and organizer app styled after a paper planner
- Jorte starts at $3.99 per year for Jorte Plus. Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Jorte lists a web app.
- Only Jorte lists an Android app.
- Only Calendars by Readdle lists a macOS app.
- Jorte also covers daily notes.
Suits: People moving from a paper planner who want a similar layout
- Free plan · from $7.49/yr
WeekCal
Customizable calendar app with event templates and color rules
- WeekCal starts at $7.49 to $39.99 per year for Annual Pro, as listed on the App Store. Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only WeekCal lists an Android app.
- WeekCal also covers templates.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers natural-language input and habit tracking.
Suits: iPhone and iPad users who want more control than the built-in calendar gives
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Planmore
Paper-style planner app for iPhone and iPad
- Planmore starts at $2.99 per month, $14.99 per year or $29.99 one-time (US App Store). Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Calendars by Readdle lists a macOS app.
- Planmore can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Planmore also covers notes.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers natural-language input and habit tracking.
Suits: iPhone and iPad users who like the layout of a paper planner
Limits worth knowing in Calendars by Readdle
- Apple devices only: the App Store listing covers iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision. No Windows, Android or web version is listed.
- The free plan is a basic calendar; tasks, multiple accounts, recurring events, natural language input and weather need Calendars PRO.
- Free users get one alert per event, while PRO allows up to five.
- There is no Mac-only purchase: PRO is a single cross-platform subscription, and Readdle says its price varies by region and local taxes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Calendars by Readdle?
The alternatives to Calendars by Readdle in this directory are Fantastical, Apple Calendar, BusyCal, Google Calendar, Timepage, Calendar 366, Jorte, WeekCal and Planmore. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Calendars by Readdle.
Is there a free alternative to Calendars by Readdle?
Yes. Apple Calendar is free to use. Fantastical, BusyCal, Google Calendar, Calendar 366, Jorte, WeekCal and Planmore have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Calendars by Readdle alternatives work on Windows?
The Calendars by Readdle listing does not include a Windows app. Fantastical lists one.
Which Calendars by Readdle alternatives work on Android?
The Calendars by Readdle listing does not include an Android app. Google Calendar, Jorte and WeekCal list one.
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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