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MeetingBar alternatives

MeetingBar compared with 5 alternatives: Dato, Itsycal, In Your Face, Fantastical and Apple Calendar.

MeetingBar is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

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

How each one differs from MeetingBar

  1. Dato

    Mac menu bar calendar with world clocks and meeting alerts

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

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

    Dato vs MeetingBarDato pricing and details

  2. Itsycal

    Free, tiny menu bar calendar for the Mac

    • Itsycal is free. MeetingBar is free.

    Suits: Mac users who want a quick month view without opening a calendar app

    Itsycal vs MeetingBarItsycal pricing and details

  3. 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. MeetingBar is free.
    • MeetingBar 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.
    • MeetingBar is open source, according to its own site.

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

    In Your Face vs MeetingBarIn Your Face 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). MeetingBar is free.
    • Only Fantastical lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • MeetingBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • Fantastical also covers templates, tasks, natural-language input and booking links.
    • MeetingBar also covers menu bar app.

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

    Fantastical vs MeetingBarFantastical pricing and details

  5. Apple Calendar

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

    • Apple Calendar is free. MeetingBar is free.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Calendar lists an iOS app.
    • MeetingBar 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 MeetingBarApple Calendar pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in MeetingBar

  • Mac only, and it requires macOS 12.0 or later.
  • It is a meeting launcher more than a full calendar: the menu lists events from today and tomorrow only.
  • Only two calendar sources are supported: the macOS Calendar app and a direct Google Calendar connection. Exchange and Office 365 go through Calendar.app.
  • Development is community-supported through donations; there is no paid plan or paid support.
MeetingBar pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to MeetingBar?

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

Is there a free alternative to MeetingBar?

Yes. Itsycal and Apple Calendar are free to use. Fantastical has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which MeetingBar alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which MeetingBar alternatives work on iOS?

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