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Fantastical alternatives
Fantastical compared with 12 alternatives: Notion Calendar, Google Calendar, Vimcal, Morgen, Amie and 7 more.
Fantastical has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly). 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FantasticalThis tool | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Notion Calendar | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Calendar | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vimcal | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Morgen | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Amie | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Apple Calendar | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| BusyCal | Free plan · from $49.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Calendar 366 | Free plan · from $19.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Calendars by Readdle | Free plan · from $19.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Dato | Free trial · from $18 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Daybridge | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| In Your Face | Free trial · from $3.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
How each one differs from Fantastical
- Free
Notion Calendar
Free calendar app that connects to Notion databases
- Notion Calendar is free. Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Only Notion Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Notion Calendar lists an Android app.
- Fantastical also covers templates, tasks and natural-language input.
Suits: Notion users who want database deadlines next to their meetings
- 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). Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.
- Only Fantastical lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Fantastical also covers templates and natural-language input.
Suits: Anyone who already has a Google Account and wants a free calendar
- Free plan · from $25/mo
Vimcal
Fast calendar for people with heavy meeting schedules
- Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly. Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Only Vimcal lists a web app.
- Vimcal also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Fantastical also covers templates, tasks and natural-language input.
Suits: Founders, executives and investors with a high volume of meetings
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Morgen
Calendar and daily planner with AI-suggested time blocking
- Morgen starts at $15 per month, billed yearly. Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Fantastical has a free plan. Morgen does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Morgen lists a web app.
- Only Morgen lists Linux and Android apps.
- Morgen also covers time blocking and auto-scheduling.
Suits: People managing calendars across Google, Outlook and Apple accounts
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Amie
AI meeting notes combined with a calendar and todo list
- Amie starts at $20 per user / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Fantastical has a free plan. Amie does not, though it has a free trial.
- Amie also covers meeting notes, time blocking and auto-scheduling.
- Fantastical also covers templates, natural-language input and booking links.
Suits: People who want meeting notes, calendar and todos in one app
- Free
Apple Calendar
Free built-in calendar for iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud.com
- Apple Calendar is free. Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Fantastical lists a Windows app.
- Fantastical also covers templates and booking links.
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. Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Only Fantastical lists a Windows app.
- BusyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- BusyCal also covers menu bar app.
- Fantastical also covers templates and booking links.
Suits: Mac users who want fine control over how their calendar looks
- 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. Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Only Fantastical lists a Windows app.
- Calendar 366 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Calendar 366 also covers menu bar app.
- Fantastical also covers templates and booking links.
Suits: People who keep everything on Apple devices and want events and tasks in one app
- Free plan · from $19.99/yr
Calendars by Readdle
Calendar and task planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Calendars by Readdle starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases). Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Only Fantastical lists a Windows app.
- Calendars by Readdle also covers habit tracking.
- Fantastical also covers templates and booking links.
Suits: People on iPhone, iPad and Mac who want events and tasks in one planner
- Free trial · from $18 one-time
Dato
Mac menu bar calendar with world clocks and meeting alerts
- Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Fantastical has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fantastical lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Dato can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Dato also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want their schedule one click away in the menu bar
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
Daybridge
One calendar for work and personal plans across accounts
- Daybridge starts at $5.83 per month, billed annually at $69.99 ($6.99 billed monthly). Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Only Daybridge lists a web app.
- Only Daybridge lists an Android app.
- Only Fantastical lists a Windows app.
- Daybridge also covers time blocking.
Suits: People who keep work and personal events in several calendar accounts
- Free trial · from $3.99/mo
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. Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly).
- Fantastical has a free plan. In Your Face does not, though it has a free trial.
- In Your Face can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- In Your Face also covers menu bar app.
- Fantastical also covers templates, tasks, natural-language input and booking links.
Suits: People who miss meetings because banner notifications are easy to ignore
Limits worth knowing in Fantastical
- No Android app or web version is listed; it runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro.
- The free version allows 1 invitee per event, 1 calendar set and a 3-day weather forecast.
- Apple Watch support, push sync, travel time, templates and conference-call detection all need Flexibits Premium.
- Single sign-on and Openings with multiple hosts are limited to the Team plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Fantastical?
The alternatives to Fantastical in this directory are Notion Calendar, Google Calendar, Vimcal, Morgen, Amie, Apple Calendar, BusyCal, Calendar 366, Calendars by Readdle, Dato, Daybridge and In Your Face. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fantastical.
Is there a free alternative to Fantastical?
Yes. Notion Calendar and Apple Calendar are free to use. Google Calendar, Vimcal, BusyCal, Calendar 366, Calendars by Readdle and Daybridge have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Fantastical alternatives work on Linux?
The Fantastical listing does not include a Linux app. Morgen lists one.
Which Fantastical alternatives work on Android?
The Fantastical listing does not include an Android app. Notion Calendar, Google Calendar, Morgen and Daybridge 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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