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Saturn alternatives
Saturn compared with 9 alternatives: Howbout, TimeTree, GroupCal, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and 4 more.
Saturn is free to use. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaturnThis tool | Free | Free | iOS, Android |
| Howbout | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| TimeTree | Free plan · from $4.49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| GroupCal | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Google Calendar | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Apple Calendar | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| MyStudyLife | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Power Planner | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| School Assistant | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Smart Timetable | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Saturn
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Howbout
Shared calendar app that shows when friends and family are free
- Howbout starts at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Howbout+, US App Store). Saturn is free.
- Howbout also covers surveys.
- Saturn also covers tasks and natural-language input.
Suits: Friend groups looking for a date when everyone is free
- Free plan · from $4.49/mo
TimeTree
Shared calendar app for families, couples and groups
- TimeTree starts at $4.49 per month, or $44.99 per year. Saturn is free.
- Only TimeTree lists a web app.
- TimeTree also covers notes.
- Saturn also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Families and couples keeping one shared schedule
- Free plan · from $10/mo
GroupCal
Shared calendars for groups, teams and public audiences
- GroupCal starts at $10 per month, billed annually at $120, per calendar owner (Pro). Saturn is free.
- Only GroupCal lists a web app.
- Saturn also covers tasks and natural-language input.
Suits: Clubs, communities and schools that publish a schedule to many people
- 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). Saturn is free.
- Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
- Google Calendar also covers booking links.
- Saturn also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Anyone who already has a Google Account and wants a free calendar
- Free
Apple Calendar
Free built-in calendar for iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud.com
- Apple Calendar is free. Saturn is free.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Apple Calendar lists a macOS app.
- Only Saturn lists an Android app.
Suits: People with an iPhone, iPad or Mac who want a calendar at no cost
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
MyStudyLife
Student planner for classes, homework, exams and grades
- MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year. Saturn is free.
- Only MyStudyLife lists a web app.
- MyStudyLife also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Saturn also covers natural-language input.
Suits: School and university students with rotating or block timetables
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Power Planner
Homework planner with class schedules and GPA calculation
- Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform). Saturn is free.
- Only Power Planner lists a web app.
- Only Power Planner lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Saturn also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Students who want grades and GPA worked out next to their homework list
- Free
School Assistant
Free school planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- School Assistant is free. Saturn is free.
- Only School Assistant lists a macOS app.
- Only Saturn lists an Android app.
- Saturn also covers natural-language input and calendar.
Suits: Students on Apple devices who want a planner at no cost
- Free plan · from $0.99
Smart Timetable
Class schedule and homework planner with rotating timetables
- Smart Timetable starts at $0.99 to $7.99 (US App Store in-app purchases; terms mostly not shown). Saturn is free.
- Only Smart Timetable lists a web app.
- Only Smart Timetable lists a macOS app.
- Saturn also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Students and teachers whose timetable rotates over two to four weeks
Limits worth knowing in Saturn
- Mobile apps only: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android. No web or desktop version is listed.
- The website still presents Saturn as the calendar built for high school, and the terms limit each school community to students of that school.
- Google Calendar is the only outside calendar the store listings name as a connection.
- The terms of use require users to be at least 13 years old.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Saturn?
The alternatives to Saturn in this directory are Howbout, TimeTree, GroupCal, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, MyStudyLife, Power Planner, School Assistant and Smart Timetable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Saturn.
Is there a free alternative to Saturn?
Yes. Apple Calendar and School Assistant are free to use. Howbout, TimeTree, GroupCal, Google Calendar, MyStudyLife, Power Planner and Smart Timetable have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Saturn alternatives work on Windows?
The Saturn listing does not include a Windows app. Power Planner lists one.
Which Saturn alternatives work on macOS?
The Saturn listing does not include a macOS app. Apple Calendar, Power Planner, School Assistant and Smart Timetable list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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