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Skylight Calendar alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Skylight Calendar alternative is TimeTree (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free version with ads."

Skylight Calendar compared with 5 alternatives: Hearth Display, DAKboard, Cozi, FamilyWall and TimeTree.

Skylight Calendar has a free plan. Paid plans start at $299.99 one-time for Calendar 2; optional Calendar Plus $79 per year. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Skylight CalendarThis toolFree plan · from $299.99 one-timeYesiOS, Android
Hearth DisplayFree trial · from $5.76/moTrial onlyiOS, Android
DAKboardFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, Android
CoziFree plan · from $39/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
FamilyWallFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
TimeTreeFree plan · from $4.49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Skylight Calendar

  1. Hearth Display

    Wall-mounted family touchscreen for calendars, routines and meals

    • Hearth Display starts at $5.76 per month on a 3-year membership, plus a $699 display.
    • Hearth Display has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Skylight Calendar.

    Suits: Families who want one wall screen for schedules, chores and meals

    Hearth Display vs Skylight CalendarHearth Display pricing and details

  2. DAKboard

    Wall display for calendars, photos and weather on any screen

    • DAKboard starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • DAKboard also lists a web app.
    • DAKboard lists no iOS app, which Skylight Calendar has.
    • DAKboard also covers templates and dashboards.
    • DAKboard does not cover tasks and habit tracking, which Skylight Calendar does.

    Suits: Families who want a shared calendar on a kitchen TV or tablet

    DAKboard vs Skylight CalendarDAKboard pricing and details

  3. Cozi

    Shared family calendar with shopping lists, to-dos and recipes

    • Cozi starts at $39 per year for the whole family (Cozi Gold).
    • Cozi also lists a web app.
    • Cozi does not cover habit tracking, which Skylight Calendar does.

    Suits: Families who want a calendar, grocery list and meal plan in one account

    Cozi vs Skylight CalendarCozi pricing and details

  4. FamilyWall

    Family organizer with a shared calendar, lists and messaging

    • FamilyWall starts at $4.99 per month, or $44.99 billed annually (Premium).
    • FamilyWall also lists a web app.
    • FamilyWall also covers file sharing.
    • FamilyWall does not cover habit tracking, which Skylight Calendar does.

    Suits: Families who want a calendar, lists, messaging and photos in one private app

    FamilyWall vs Skylight CalendarFamilyWall pricing and details

  5. TimeTree

    Shared calendar app for families, couples and groups

    • TimeTree starts at $4.49 per month, or $44.99 per year.
    • TimeTree also lists a web app.
    • TimeTree also covers notes.
    • TimeTree does not cover habit tracking, which Skylight Calendar does.

    Suits: Families and couples keeping one shared schedule

    TimeTree vs Skylight CalendarTimeTree pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Skylight Calendar

  • The hardware costs $299.99 for Calendar 2; there is no software-only version.
  • Meal planning, photo screensaver, rewards and Magic Import need Calendar Plus at $79 a year.
  • The page says individual Calendar Plus subscriptions are excluded from promotions and discounts.
  • Skylight also sells a 27-inch Calendar Max, a Care calendar, a photo Frame and a Buddy routine device, which this entry does not price.
Skylight Calendar pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Skylight Calendar?

The alternatives to Skylight Calendar in this directory are Hearth Display, DAKboard, Cozi, FamilyWall and TimeTree. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Skylight Calendar.

Is there a free alternative to Skylight Calendar?

Yes. DAKboard, Cozi, FamilyWall and TimeTree have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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