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Dato alternatives with a Linux app

The Dato listing does not include a Linux app. 8 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Dato is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Dato

  1. 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. Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Only CalenGoo lists iOS, Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • CalenGoo also covers templates, tasks and natural-language input.
    • Dato also covers menu bar app.
    CalenGoo pricing and details

  2. Rainlendar

    Skinnable desktop calendar for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license. Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Rainlendar has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rainlendar lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Rainlendar also covers tasks.
    Rainlendar pricing and details

  3. 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. Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Proton Calendar has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Calendar lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Proton Calendar pricing and details

  4. Tuta Calendar

    End-to-end encrypted calendar bundled with Tuta Mail

    • Tuta Calendar starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (€3.60 paid monthly). Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Tuta Calendar has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tuta Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Tuta Calendar lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Tuta Calendar pricing and details

  5. Toki

    AI calendar assistant that turns messages into events and to-dos

    • Toki starts at $3.99 per month, or $35.99 per year. Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Toki has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Toki lists a web app.
    • Only Toki lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Toki pricing and details

  6. GNOME Calendar

    Free, open-source calendar app for the GNOME desktop on Linux

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

  7. Merkuro Calendar

    Open-source calendar and task app from KDE for Linux

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

  8. Cal.com

    Scheduling platform with a free plan, API and embeds

    • Cal.com starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly ($16 billed monthly). Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Cal.com has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cal.com lists a web app.
    • Only Cal.com lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Cal.com pricing and details

Common questions

Which Dato alternatives have a Linux app?

CalenGoo, Rainlendar, Proton Calendar, Tuta Calendar, Toki, GNOME Calendar, Merkuro Calendar and Cal.com list a Linux app.

Does Dato have a Linux app?

The Dato listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.

Which of these calendar and scheduling apps are free?

Rainlendar, Proton Calendar, Tuta Calendar, Toki, GNOME Calendar, Merkuro Calendar and Cal.com are free or have a free plan.

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 Dato: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.