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GNOME Calendar alternatives

GNOME Calendar compared with 5 alternatives: Merkuro Calendar, Rainlendar, CalenGoo, Proton Calendar and Google Calendar.

GNOME Calendar is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
GNOME CalendarThis toolFreeFreeLinux
Merkuro CalendarFreeFreeLinux
RainlendarFree plan · from €9.95 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
CalenGooFree trial · from $5.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Proton CalendarFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Google CalendarFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from GNOME Calendar

  1. Merkuro Calendar

    Open-source calendar and task app from KDE for Linux

    • Merkuro Calendar is free. GNOME Calendar is free.
    • Merkuro Calendar also covers tasks.

    Suits: KDE Plasma users who want a calendar made for their desktop

    Merkuro Calendar vs GNOME CalendarMerkuro Calendar 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. GNOME Calendar is free.
    • Only Rainlendar lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Rainlendar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • GNOME Calendar is open source, according to its own site.
    • Rainlendar also covers tasks.

    Suits: People who want upcoming events and tasks always visible on the desktop

    Rainlendar vs GNOME CalendarRainlendar pricing and details

  3. 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. GNOME Calendar is free.
    • GNOME Calendar has a free plan. CalenGoo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CalenGoo lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • CalenGoo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • GNOME Calendar is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Google Calendar users who want more views and settings than Google's own apps

    CalenGoo vs GNOME CalendarCalenGoo pricing and details

  4. 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. GNOME Calendar is free.
    • Only Proton Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Calendar lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Calendar is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Calendar also covers booking links.

    Suits: People who want event details kept unreadable to the provider

    Proton Calendar vs GNOME CalendarProton Calendar pricing and details

  5. 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). GNOME Calendar is free.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only GNOME Calendar lists a Linux app.
    • GNOME Calendar is open source, according to its own site.

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

    Google Calendar vs GNOME CalendarGoogle Calendar pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in GNOME Calendar

  • Linux only: it is distributed as a Flatpak on Flathub, and the project lists no Windows, macOS, Android, iOS or web version.
  • Calendars are stored and synced through Evolution Data Server, the GNOME component the app is built on.
  • Help comes from the community chat and the issue tracker; the project page lists no paid support.
  • Sound-only alarms were removed in version 50, so every reminder now shows a notification.
GNOME Calendar pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to GNOME Calendar?

The alternatives to GNOME Calendar in this directory are Merkuro Calendar, Rainlendar, CalenGoo, Proton Calendar and Google Calendar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GNOME Calendar.

Is there a free alternative to GNOME Calendar?

Yes. Merkuro Calendar is free to use. Rainlendar, Proton Calendar and Google Calendar have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which GNOME Calendar alternatives work on Windows?

The GNOME Calendar listing does not include a Windows app. Rainlendar, CalenGoo and Proton Calendar list one.

Which GNOME Calendar alternatives work on macOS?

The GNOME Calendar listing does not include a macOS app. Rainlendar, CalenGoo and Proton Calendar list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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