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Open-source alternatives to GroupCal

GroupCal is not described as open source on its own site. 11 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

GroupCal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro). All 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 GroupCal

  1. 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. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only Proton Calendar lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Calendar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Calendar also covers booking links.
    Proton Calendar pricing and details

  2. Tuta Calendar

    End-to-end encrypted calendar bundled with Tuta Mail

    • Tuta Calendar starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (€3.60 paid monthly). GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only Tuta Calendar lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tuta Calendar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tuta Calendar pricing and details

  3. Itsycal

    Free, tiny menu bar calendar for the Mac

    • Itsycal is free. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only Itsycal lists a macOS app.
    • Only GroupCal lists a web app.
    • Only GroupCal lists iOS and Android apps.
    Itsycal pricing and details

  4. MeetingBar

    Free Mac menu bar app that shows and joins your next meeting

    • MeetingBar is free. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only MeetingBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only GroupCal lists a web app.
    • Only GroupCal lists iOS and Android apps.
    MeetingBar pricing and details

  5. Fossify Calendar

    Open-source Android calendar with no ads, tracking or account

    • Fossify Calendar is free. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only GroupCal lists a web app.
    • Only GroupCal lists an iOS app.
    • Fossify Calendar is open source, according to its own site.
    Fossify Calendar pricing and details

  6. Etar

    Open-source Material Design calendar for Android

    • Etar is free. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only GroupCal lists a web app.
    • Only GroupCal lists an iOS app.
    • Etar is open source, according to its own site.
    Etar pricing and details

  7. GNOME Calendar

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

    • GNOME Calendar is free. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only GNOME Calendar lists a Linux app.
    • Only GroupCal lists a web app.
    • Only GroupCal lists iOS and Android apps.
    GNOME Calendar pricing and details

  8. Merkuro Calendar

    Open-source calendar and task app from KDE for Linux

    • Merkuro Calendar is free. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only Merkuro Calendar lists a Linux app.
    • Only GroupCal lists a web app.
    • Only GroupCal lists iOS and Android apps.
    Merkuro Calendar pricing and details

  9. Timeful

    Free, open-source group availability poll with calendar autofill

    • Timeful is free. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only GroupCal lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Timeful is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Timeful also covers surveys.
    Timeful pricing and details

  10. Rallly

    Open-source meeting polls for finding a time that suits a group

    • Rallly starts at $6 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only GroupCal lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Rallly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • GroupCal also covers calendar.
    Rallly pricing and details

  11. Crab Fit

    Free, open-source availability heat map for group events

    • Crab Fit is free. GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro).
    • Only Crab Fit lists a browser extension.
    • Only GroupCal lists an iOS app.
    • Crab Fit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Crab Fit pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to GroupCal?

Yes. Proton Calendar, Tuta Calendar, Itsycal, MeetingBar, Fossify Calendar, Etar, GNOME Calendar, Merkuro Calendar and 3 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is GroupCal open source?

GroupCal is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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