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Google Calendar alternatives with a Mac app

The Google Calendar listing does not include a Mac app. 26 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory list a Mac app.

Google Calendar has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 20 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Google Calendar

  1. Notion Calendar

    Free calendar app that connects to Notion databases

    • Notion Calendar is free. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Notion Calendar lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Google Calendar also covers tasks.
  2. Fantastical

    Calendar and tasks app for Apple devices, Windows and Googlebook

    • Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly). Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Fantastical lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.
  3. Vimcal

    Fast calendar for people with heavy meeting schedules

    • Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.
    • Vimcal also covers Pomodoro timer.
  4. Apple Calendar

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

    • Apple Calendar is free. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.
    • Apple Calendar also covers natural-language input.
  5. Cal.com

    Scheduling platform with a free plan, API and embeds

    • Cal.com starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly ($16 billed monthly). Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Cal.com lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Cal.com lists a browser extension.
    • Cal.com is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  6. 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). Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Calendars by Readdle lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.
  7. Toki

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

    • Toki starts at $3.99 per month, or $35.99 per year. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Toki lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Toki also covers natural-language input and AI agents.
  8. 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. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Calendar 366 lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.
  9. nocal

    Calendar, notes and tasks in one app, with an MCP server for AI

    • nocal starts at $4.99 per month (Everywhere). Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only nocal lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • nocal also covers notes, Markdown, linked notes and natural-language input.
  10. OneCal

    Calendar sync, booking links and a unified calendar view

    • OneCal starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Calendar has a free plan. OneCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OneCal lists a macOS app.
    • Google Calendar also covers tasks.
  11. 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. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Proton Calendar lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Calendar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Google Calendar also covers tasks.
  12. 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. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only BusyCal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists an Android app.

Common questions

Which Google Calendar alternatives have a Mac app?

Notion Calendar, Fantastical, Vimcal, Apple Calendar, Cal.com, Calendars by Readdle, Toki, Calendar 366 and 18 more list a Mac app.

Does Google Calendar have a Mac app?

The Google Calendar listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these calendar and scheduling apps are free?

Notion Calendar, Fantastical, Vimcal, Apple Calendar, Cal.com, Calendars by Readdle, Toki, Calendar 366 and 12 more 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 Google Calendar: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.