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Open-source alternatives to Vimcal

Vimcal is not described as open source on its own site. 11 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Vimcal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly. All 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 Vimcal

  1. Proton Calendar

    End-to-end encrypted calendar from the maker of Proton Mail

    • Proton Calendar starts at $3.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($47.88); $4.99 billed monthly. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Proton Calendar lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Proton Calendar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Vimcal also covers Pomodoro timer.
    Proton Calendar pricing and details

  2. Itsycal

    Free, tiny menu bar calendar for the Mac

    • Itsycal is free. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Vimcal lists a web app.
    • Only Vimcal lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Itsycal is open source, according to its own site.
    Itsycal pricing and details

  3. Tuta Calendar

    End-to-end encrypted calendar bundled with Tuta Mail

    • Tuta Calendar starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (€3.60 paid monthly). Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Tuta Calendar lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Tuta Calendar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Vimcal also covers booking links and Pomodoro timer.
    Tuta Calendar pricing and details

  4. MeetingBar

    Free Mac menu bar app that shows and joins your next meeting

    • MeetingBar is free. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Vimcal lists a web app.
    • Only Vimcal lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • MeetingBar is open source, according to its own site.
    MeetingBar pricing and details

  5. Fossify Calendar

    Open-source Android calendar with no ads, tracking or account

    • Fossify Calendar is free. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Fossify Calendar lists an Android app.
    • Only Vimcal lists a web app.
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    Fossify Calendar pricing and details

  6. Etar

    Open-source Material Design calendar for Android

    • Etar is free. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Etar lists an Android app.
    • Only Vimcal lists a web app.
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    Etar pricing and details

  7. GNOME Calendar

    Free, open-source calendar app for the GNOME desktop on Linux

    • GNOME Calendar is free. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only GNOME Calendar lists a Linux app.
    • Only Vimcal lists a web app.
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    GNOME Calendar pricing and details

  8. Merkuro Calendar

    Open-source calendar and task app from KDE for Linux

    • Merkuro Calendar is free. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Merkuro Calendar lists a Linux app.
    • Only Vimcal lists a web app.
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    Merkuro Calendar pricing and details

  9. Timeful

    Free, open-source group availability poll with calendar autofill

    • Timeful is free. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Timeful is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Timeful also covers surveys.
    Timeful pricing and details

  10. Rallly

    Open-source meeting polls for finding a time that suits a group

    • Rallly starts at $6 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Rallly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Vimcal also covers calendar, booking links and Pomodoro timer.
    Rallly pricing and details

  11. Crab Fit

    Free, open-source availability heat map for group events

    • Crab Fit is free. Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly.
    • Only Crab Fit lists an Android app.
    • Only Crab Fit lists a browser extension.
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    Crab Fit pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Vimcal?

Yes. Proton Calendar, Itsycal, Tuta Calendar, MeetingBar, Fossify Calendar, Etar, GNOME Calendar, Merkuro Calendar and 3 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Vimcal open source?

Vimcal is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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 Vimcal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.