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Zoho Calendar alternatives
Zoho Calendar compared with 6 alternatives: Google Calendar, Proton Calendar, Apple Calendar, Teamup, Notion Calendar and 1 more.
Zoho Calendar has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho Mail Lite). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho CalendarThis tool | Free plan · from $1/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Google Calendar | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Proton Calendar | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Apple Calendar | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Teamup | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Notion Calendar | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Tuta Calendar | Free plan · from €3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Zoho Calendar
- 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). Zoho Calendar starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho Mail Lite).
- Google Calendar also covers tasks.
- Zoho Calendar also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Anyone who already has a Google Account and wants a free calendar
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
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. Zoho Calendar starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho Mail Lite).
- Only Proton Calendar lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Proton Calendar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Zoho Calendar also covers natural-language input.
Suits: People who want event details kept unreadable to the provider
- Free
Apple Calendar
Free built-in calendar for iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud.com
- Apple Calendar is free. Zoho Calendar starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho Mail Lite).
- Only Apple Calendar lists a macOS app.
- Only Zoho Calendar lists an Android app.
- Apple Calendar also covers tasks.
- Zoho Calendar also covers booking links.
Suits: People with an iPhone, iPad or Mac who want a calendar at no cost
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Teamup
Shared group calendar with sub-calendars and nine access levels
- Teamup starts at $12 per master calendar / month, billed yearly ($15 billed monthly). Zoho Calendar starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho Mail Lite).
- Zoho Calendar also covers natural-language input and booking links.
Suits: Teams scheduling crews, rooms, equipment or shifts on one shared calendar
- Free
Notion Calendar
Free calendar app that connects to Notion databases
- Notion Calendar is free. Zoho Calendar starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho Mail Lite).
- Only Notion Calendar lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Zoho Calendar also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Notion users who want database deadlines next to their meetings
- Free plan · from €3/mo
Tuta Calendar
End-to-end encrypted calendar bundled with Tuta Mail
- Tuta Calendar starts at €3 per month, paid yearly (€3.60 paid monthly). Zoho Calendar starts at $1 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho Mail Lite).
- Only Tuta Calendar lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Tuta Calendar is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Zoho Calendar also covers natural-language input and booking links.
Suits: People who want a calendar their provider cannot read
Limits worth knowing in Zoho Calendar
- Free users can create 1 appointment booking link; paid Zoho Mail or Workplace users can create up to 10.
- Resource booking for meeting rooms is available only with a paid Zoho Mail plan.
- There is no standalone paid Calendar plan: upgrades are Zoho Mail or Workplace subscriptions, and Mail Lite and Mail Premium are billed annually only.
- Calendar's own apps are for the web, iOS and Android; Zoho's Trident desktop app for macOS and Windows is listed on paid plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoho Calendar?
The alternatives to Zoho Calendar in this directory are Google Calendar, Proton Calendar, Apple Calendar, Teamup, Notion Calendar and Tuta Calendar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho Calendar.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Calendar?
Yes. Apple Calendar and Notion Calendar are free to use. Google Calendar, Proton Calendar, Teamup and Tuta Calendar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zoho Calendar alternatives work on Windows?
The Zoho Calendar listing does not include a Windows app. Proton Calendar, Notion Calendar and Tuta Calendar list one.
Which Zoho Calendar alternatives work on macOS?
The Zoho Calendar listing does not include a macOS app. Proton Calendar, Apple Calendar, Notion Calendar and Tuta Calendar list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Zoho Calendar?
Proton Calendar and Tuta Calendar are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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