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Supershift alternatives
Supershift compared with 5 alternatives: Howbout, OurCal, TimeTree, GroupCal and Google Calendar.
Supershift has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SupershiftThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Howbout | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| OurCal | Free trial · from $6.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, 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 |
How each one differs from Supershift
- 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). Supershift starts at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro).
- Supershift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Howbout also covers surveys.
- Supershift also covers reports.
Suits: Friend groups looking for a date when everyone is free
- Free trial · from $6.99/mo
OurCal
End-to-end encrypted shared calendar with a chat on every event
- OurCal starts at $6.99 per month for a group of up to 6 people. Supershift starts at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro).
- Supershift has a free plan. OurCal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OurCal lists a macOS app.
- OurCal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Supershift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Couples and families split between iPhone and Android
- 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. Supershift starts at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro).
- Only TimeTree lists a web app.
- Supershift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TimeTree also covers notes and tasks.
- Supershift also covers reports.
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). Supershift starts at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro).
- Only GroupCal lists a web app.
- Supershift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Supershift also covers reports.
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). Supershift starts at $3.99 per month, or $9.99 per year (Supershift Pro).
- Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
- Supershift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Google Calendar also covers tasks and booking links.
- Supershift also covers reports.
Suits: Anyone who already has a Google Account and wants a free calendar
Limits worth knowing in Supershift
- Exporting shifts to other calendars, PDF export and showing external calendars all need Supershift Pro.
- Shift alarms are marked iOS only on the vendor's site, and Google Play labels the Android app as containing ads.
- The website offers iOS and Android downloads only; the App Store also lets the iPad app run on Macs with an M1 chip or later.
- A Pro purchase made on iOS carries over to Android, or the reverse, only through a Cloud Sync account.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Supershift?
The alternatives to Supershift in this directory are Howbout, OurCal, TimeTree, GroupCal and Google Calendar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Supershift.
Is there a free alternative to Supershift?
Yes. Howbout, TimeTree, GroupCal and Google Calendar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Supershift alternatives work on macOS?
The Supershift listing does not include a macOS app. OurCal lists 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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