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World Time Buddy alternatives

World Time Buddy compared with 5 alternatives: Dato, Vimcal, When2meet, Timeful and WhenIsGood.

World Time Buddy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 in-app upgrade in the iOS app (billing basis not shown). 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
World Time BuddyThis toolFree plan · from $2.99YesWeb, iOS, Android
DatoFree trial · from $18 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
VimcalFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS
When2meetFreeFreeWeb
TimefulFreeFreeWeb
WhenIsGoodFreeFreeWeb

How each one differs from World Time Buddy

  1. Dato

    Mac menu bar calendar with world clocks and meeting alerts

    • Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. World Time Buddy starts at $2.99 in-app upgrade in the iOS app (billing basis not shown).
    • World Time Buddy has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dato lists a macOS app.
    • Only World Time Buddy lists a web app.
    • Only World Time Buddy lists iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: Mac users who want their schedule one click away in the menu bar

    Dato vs World Time BuddyDato pricing and details

  2. Vimcal

    Fast calendar for people with heavy meeting schedules

    • Vimcal starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 per year); $35 billed monthly. World Time Buddy starts at $2.99 in-app upgrade in the iOS app (billing basis not shown).
    • Only Vimcal lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only World Time Buddy lists an Android app.
    • Vimcal also covers booking links and Pomodoro timer.
    • World Time Buddy also covers calculator.

    Suits: Founders, executives and investors with a high volume of meetings

    Vimcal vs World Time BuddyVimcal pricing and details

  3. When2meet

    Free group availability survey for finding a time to meet

    • When2meet is free. World Time Buddy starts at $2.99 in-app upgrade in the iOS app (billing basis not shown).
    • Only World Time Buddy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • When2meet also covers surveys.
    • World Time Buddy also covers calculator.

    Suits: Groups that need to compare availability for a one-off meeting

    When2meet vs World Time BuddyWhen2meet pricing and details

  4. Timeful

    Free, open-source group availability poll with calendar autofill

    • Timeful is free. World Time Buddy starts at $2.99 in-app upgrade in the iOS app (billing basis not shown).
    • Only World Time Buddy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Timeful is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Timeful also covers surveys.
    • World Time Buddy also covers calculator.

    Suits: Groups choosing a meeting time without anyone creating an account

    Timeful vs World Time BuddyTimeful pricing and details

  5. WhenIsGood

    Free availability grid for finding when a group can meet

    • WhenIsGood is free. World Time Buddy starts at $2.99 in-app upgrade in the iOS app (billing basis not shown).
    • Only World Time Buddy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • WhenIsGood also covers surveys.
    • World Time Buddy also covers calculator.

    Suits: Organizers who want an availability poll with no sign-up and no adverts

    WhenIsGood vs World Time BuddyWhenIsGood pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in World Time Buddy

  • Renaming locations and grouping them in tabs on the website require signing in.
  • The iOS app lists a $2.99 in-app upgrade, although the maker's mobile page gives a workaround that unlocks it free of charge.
  • The App Store shows iOS version 1.28 from November 2020, and Google Play shows the Android app last updated in January 2020.
  • Google Play labels the Android app as containing ads and in-app purchases.
World Time Buddy pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to World Time Buddy?

The alternatives to World Time Buddy in this directory are Dato, Vimcal, When2meet, Timeful and WhenIsGood. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with World Time Buddy.

Is there a free alternative to World Time Buddy?

Yes. When2meet, Timeful and WhenIsGood are free to use. Vimcal has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which World Time Buddy alternatives work on Windows?

The World Time Buddy listing does not include a Windows app. Vimcal lists one.

Which World Time Buddy alternatives work on macOS?

The World Time Buddy listing does not include a macOS app. Dato and Vimcal list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to World Time Buddy?

Timeful is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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