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Alternatives to SavvyCal with a one-time purchase

The SavvyCal listing shows no one-time purchase. 11 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

SavvyCal is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). 8 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 SavvyCal

  1. TidyCal

    Booking pages with paid bookings and one-time lifetime plans

    • TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99). SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • TidyCal has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a browser extension.
    • TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  2. 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. SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • BusyCal has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BusyCal lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
  3. Calendar 366

    Calendar and task app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac

    • Calendar 366 starts at $19.99 per year for Pro on the App Store. SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Calendar 366 has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Calendar 366 lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
  4. Dato

    Mac menu bar calendar with world clocks and meeting alerts

    • Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Dato lists a macOS app.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a browser extension.
  5. 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). SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • One Calendar has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only One Calendar lists Android, iOS, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
  6. DigiCal

    Android calendar with seven views, widgets and weather forecasts

    • DigiCal starts at $5.49 one-time for DigiCal+ on Google Play. SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • DigiCal has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DigiCal lists an Android app.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
  7. aCalendar

    Android calendar with widgets, tasks and one-time upgrades

    • aCalendar starts at $2.49 to $11.99 per one-time in-app upgrade; aCalendar+ is $11.99. SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • aCalendar has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only aCalendar lists an Android app.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
  8. 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. SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only CalenGoo lists iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a browser extension.
  9. Rainlendar

    Skinnable desktop calendar for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Rainlendar starts at €9.95 one-time for a lifetime Rainlendar Pro license. SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Rainlendar has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rainlendar lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
  10. 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. SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only In Your Face lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a browser extension.
  11. Supershift

    Shift work calendar app with rotations, reports and sharing

    • Supershift starts at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro). SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Supershift has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Supershift lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SavvyCal lists a web app.

Common questions

Is there an alternative to SavvyCal that you buy once?

Yes. TidyCal, BusyCal, Calendar 366, Dato, One Calendar, DigiCal, aCalendar, CalenGoo and 3 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy SavvyCal once instead of subscribing?

The SavvyCal listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these calendar and scheduling apps are free?

TidyCal, BusyCal, Calendar 366, One Calendar, DigiCal, aCalendar, Rainlendar and Supershift are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 SavvyCal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.