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Itsycal alternatives

Itsycal compared with 6 alternatives: Dato, MeetingBar, Apple Calendar, Fantastical, BusyCal and 1 more.

Itsycal is free to use. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ItsycalThis toolFreeFreemacOS
DatoFree trial · from $18 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
MeetingBarFreeFreemacOS
Apple CalendarFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
FantasticalFree plan · from $4.75/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
BusyCalFree plan · from $49.99 one-timeYesmacOS, iOS
In Your FaceFree trial · from $3.99/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS

How each one differs from Itsycal

  1. Dato

    Mac menu bar calendar with world clocks and meeting alerts

    • Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. Itsycal is free.
    • Itsycal has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dato can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Itsycal is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Mac users who want their schedule one click away in the menu bar

    Dato vs ItsycalDato pricing and details

  2. MeetingBar

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

    • MeetingBar is free. Itsycal is free.

    Suits: People with back-to-back video calls who want one click to join

    MeetingBar vs ItsycalMeetingBar pricing and details

  3. Apple Calendar

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

    • Apple Calendar is free. Itsycal is free.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists an iOS app.
    • Itsycal is open source, according to its own site.
    • Apple Calendar also covers tasks and natural-language input.

    Suits: People with an iPhone, iPad or Mac who want a calendar at no cost

    Apple Calendar vs ItsycalApple Calendar pricing and details

  4. Fantastical

    Calendar and tasks app for Apple devices and Windows

    • Fantastical starts at $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly). Itsycal is free.
    • Only Fantastical lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Itsycal is open source, according to its own site.
    • Fantastical also covers templates, tasks, natural-language input and booking links.
    • Itsycal also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: People with Google, iCloud and Microsoft calendars who want them in one app

    Fantastical vs ItsycalFantastical pricing and details

  5. 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. Itsycal is free.
    • Only BusyCal lists an iOS app.
    • BusyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Itsycal is open source, according to its own site.
    • BusyCal also covers tasks and natural-language input.

    Suits: Mac users who want fine control over how their calendar looks

    BusyCal vs ItsycalBusyCal pricing and details

  6. 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. Itsycal is free.
    • Itsycal has a free plan. In Your Face does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only In Your Face lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • In Your Face can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Itsycal is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who miss meetings because banner notifications are easy to ignore

    In Your Face vs ItsycalIn Your Face pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Itsycal

  • Mac only, and it depends on the Mac Calendar app: it shows only calendars already set up there.
  • Events can be created and deleted but not edited; the project's README says editing is not supported.
  • Only the Gregorian calendar is supported, and delegate calendars cannot be shown directly.
  • The current download needs macOS 11 or later (macOS 27 has its own build); older versions cover earlier systems.
Itsycal pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Itsycal?

The alternatives to Itsycal in this directory are Dato, MeetingBar, Apple Calendar, Fantastical, BusyCal and In Your Face. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Itsycal.

Is there a free alternative to Itsycal?

Yes. MeetingBar and Apple Calendar are free to use. Fantastical and BusyCal have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Itsycal alternatives work on Windows?

The Itsycal listing does not include a Windows app. Fantastical and In Your Face list one.

Which Itsycal alternatives work on iOS?

The Itsycal listing does not include an iOS app. Apple Calendar, Fantastical, BusyCal and In Your Face 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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