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Rainlendar alternatives
Rainlendar compared with 5 alternatives: GNOME Calendar, Merkuro Calendar, CalenGoo, One Calendar and Google Calendar.
Rainlendar has a free plan. Paid plans start at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RainlendarThis tool | Free plan · from €9.95 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| GNOME Calendar | Free | Free | Linux |
| Merkuro Calendar | Free | Free | Linux |
| CalenGoo | Free trial · from $5.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| One Calendar | Free plan · from $5.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Calendar | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Rainlendar
- Free
GNOME Calendar
Free, open-source calendar app for the GNOME desktop on Linux
- GNOME Calendar is free. Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license.
- Only Rainlendar lists Windows and macOS apps.
- GNOME Calendar is open source, according to its own site.
- Rainlendar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rainlendar also covers tasks.
Suits: GNOME desktop users who want a calendar that matches the rest of the system
- Free
Merkuro Calendar
Open-source calendar and task app from KDE for Linux
- Merkuro Calendar is free. Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license.
- Only Rainlendar lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Merkuro Calendar is open source, according to its own site.
- Rainlendar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: KDE Plasma users who want a calendar made for their desktop
- Free trial · from $5.99 one-time
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. Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license.
- Rainlendar has a free plan. CalenGoo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CalenGoo lists iOS and Android apps.
- CalenGoo also covers templates and natural-language input.
Suits: Google Calendar users who want more views and settings than Google's own apps
- Free plan · from $5.99 one-time
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). Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license.
- Only One Calendar lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Rainlendar lists a Linux app.
- Rainlendar also covers tasks.
Suits: People who mix Google, Microsoft, iCloud and CalDAV calendars
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Calendar
Online calendar from Google, free with a personal account
- Google Calendar starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license.
- Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Google Calendar lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Rainlendar lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Rainlendar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Anyone who already has a Google Account and wants a free calendar
Limits worth knowing in Rainlendar
- No mobile or web version. The site suggests syncing both Rainlendar Pro and a phone with Google Calendar instead.
- Sync with Google, Outlook.com, CalDAV and the other online services is limited to Pro, and Outlook support is Windows only.
- The Pro license is sold in euros, at 9.95 EUR; the purchase page shows no US dollar price.
- Rainlendar does not merge calendars from different sources; each stays a separate calendar shown in the same window.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Rainlendar?
The alternatives to Rainlendar in this directory are GNOME Calendar, Merkuro Calendar, CalenGoo, One Calendar and Google Calendar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Rainlendar.
Is there a free alternative to Rainlendar?
Yes. GNOME Calendar and Merkuro Calendar are free to use. One Calendar and Google Calendar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Rainlendar alternatives work on Android?
The Rainlendar listing does not include an Android app. CalenGoo, One Calendar and Google Calendar list one.
Which Rainlendar alternatives work on iOS?
The Rainlendar listing does not include an iOS app. CalenGoo, One Calendar and Google Calendar list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Rainlendar?
GNOME Calendar and Merkuro Calendar are described as open source on their own sites.
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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