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DAKboard alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best DAKboard alternative for most people is Google Calendar (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of calendar and scheduling apps. It's also the best free one.

DAKboard compared with 5 alternatives: Cozi, TimeTree, FamilyWall, Google Calendar and Apple Calendar.

DAKboard has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DAKboardThis toolFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, Android
CoziFree plan · from $39/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
TimeTreeFree plan · from $4.49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
FamilyWallFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Google CalendarFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Apple CalendarFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS

Price against what you get

DAKboard starts at $5 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Cozi, TimeTree, FamilyWall and Apple Calendar.

Google Calendar scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessDAKboardCoziTimeTreeFamilyWallGoogle CalendarApple Calendar

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of calendar and scheduling apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from DAKboard

  1. Cozi

    Shared family calendar with shopping lists, to-dos and recipes

    • Cozi starts at $39 per year for the whole family (Cozi Gold).
    • Cozi also lists an iOS app.
    • Cozi also covers tasks.
    • Cozi does not cover templates and dashboards, which DAKboard does.

    Suits: Families who want a calendar, grocery list and meal plan in one account

    Cozi vs DAKboardCozi pricing and details

  2. TimeTree

    Shared calendar app for families, couples and groups

    • TimeTree starts at $4.49 per month, or $44.99 per year.
    • TimeTree also lists an iOS app.
    • TimeTree also covers notes and tasks.
    • TimeTree does not cover templates and dashboards, which DAKboard does.

    Suits: Families and couples keeping one shared schedule

    TimeTree vs DAKboardTimeTree pricing and details

  3. FamilyWall

    Family organizer with a shared calendar, lists and messaging

    • FamilyWall starts at $4.99 per month, or $44.99 billed annually (Premium).
    • FamilyWall also lists an iOS app.
    • FamilyWall also covers tasks and file sharing.
    • FamilyWall does not cover templates and dashboards, which DAKboard does.

    Suits: Families who want a calendar, lists, messaging and photos in one private app

    FamilyWall vs DAKboardFamilyWall pricing and details

  4. 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).
    • Google Calendar also lists an iOS app.
    • Google Calendar also covers tasks and booking links.
    • Google Calendar does not cover templates and dashboards, which DAKboard does.

    Suits: Anyone who already has a Google Account and wants a free calendar

    Google Calendar vs DAKboardGoogle Calendar pricing and details

  5. Apple Calendar

    Free built-in calendar for iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud.com

    • Apple Calendar is free.
    • Apple Calendar also lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Apple Calendar lists no Android app, which DAKboard has.
    • Apple Calendar also covers tasks and natural-language input.
    • Apple Calendar does not cover templates and dashboards, which DAKboard does.

    Suits: People with an iPhone, iPad or Mac who want a calendar at no cost

    Apple Calendar vs DAKboardApple Calendar pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in DAKboard

  • The free plan is limited to 1 predefined screen and 2 calendars, and keeps DAKboard branding.
  • Calendars refresh only every 60 minutes on Free and every 30 on Essential.
  • Extra screens cost $4 to $6 a month depending on plan and billing, and the trial is only for users who have not tried Essential or Plus.
  • DAKboard also sells its own displays and hardware separately, which these plans do not include.
DAKboard pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to DAKboard?

The alternatives to DAKboard in this directory are Cozi, TimeTree, FamilyWall, Google Calendar and Apple Calendar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DAKboard.

Is there a free alternative to DAKboard?

Yes. Apple Calendar is free to use. Cozi, TimeTree, FamilyWall and Google Calendar have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which DAKboard alternatives work on macOS?

The DAKboard listing does not include a macOS app. Apple Calendar lists one.

Which DAKboard alternatives work on iOS?

The DAKboard listing does not include an iOS app. Cozi, TimeTree, FamilyWall, Google Calendar and Apple Calendar list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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