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Alternatives to Google Calendar with a one-time purchase

The Google Calendar listing shows no one-time purchase. 11 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Google Calendar has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Google Calendar

  1. aCalendar

    Android calendar with widgets, tasks and one-time upgrades

    • aCalendar starts at $2.49 to $11.99 per one-time in-app upgrade; aCalendar+ is $11.99. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists an iOS app.
    • aCalendar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    aCalendar vs Google CalendaraCalendar pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Calendar 366 pricing and details

  3. 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.
    BusyCal pricing and details

  4. TidyCal

    Booking pages with paid bookings and one-time lifetime plans

    • TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99). Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Calendar lists iOS and Android apps.
    • TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Google Calendar also covers tasks and calendar.
    TidyCal pricing and details

  5. 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. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Calendar has a free plan. CalenGoo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CalenGoo lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    CalenGoo pricing and details

  6. Rainlendar

    Skinnable desktop calendar for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Rainlendar lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists iOS and Android apps.
    Rainlendar pricing and details

  7. Dato

    Mac menu bar calendar with world clocks and meeting alerts

    • Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Calendar has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dato lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    Dato pricing and details

  8. One Calendar

    One view of all your calendars on Android, Apple and Windows

    • One Calendar starts at $5.99 one-time per platform (App Store or Google Play). Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only One Calendar lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • One Calendar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    One Calendar pricing and details

  9. DigiCal

    Android calendar with seven views, widgets and weather forecasts

    • DigiCal starts at $5.49 one-time for DigiCal+ on Google Play. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Google Calendar lists an iOS app.
    • DigiCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DigiCal pricing and details

  10. 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. Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Calendar has a free plan. In Your Face does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only In Your Face lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    In Your Face pricing and details

  11. Supershift

    Shift work calendar app with rotations, reports and sharing

    • Supershift starts at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro). Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
    • Supershift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Supershift also covers reports.
    Supershift pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Google Calendar that you buy once?

Yes. aCalendar, Calendar 366, BusyCal, TidyCal, CalenGoo, Rainlendar, Dato, One Calendar and 3 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Google Calendar once instead of subscribing?

The Google Calendar listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these calendar and scheduling apps are free?

aCalendar, Calendar 366, BusyCal, TidyCal, Rainlendar, One Calendar, DigiCal and Supershift are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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.