OurCal vs TimeTree
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
OurCal
End-to-end encrypted shared calendar with a chat on every event
TimeTree
Shared calendar app for families, couples and groups
Where they differ
- OurCal starts at $6.99 per month for a group of up to 6 people. TimeTree starts at $4.49 per month, or $44.99 per year.
- TimeTree has a free plan. OurCal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OurCal lists a macOS app.
- Only TimeTree lists a web app.
- OurCal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OurCal also covers natural-language input.
- TimeTree also covers notes and tasks.
At a glance
| OurCal | TimeTree | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $6.99 per month for a group of up to 6 people | $4.49 per month, or $44.99 per year |
| Free plan | None | Free version with ads: shared calendars, chat and photos in events, memos and to-do lists. No file attachments, vertical view, event priority or dedicated support. |
| Free trial | Free trial starts when a group is created, with no payment details; length not stated. 30-day money-back guarantee. | First month of Premium free on both the monthly and the annual subscription |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | OurCal Ltd | TimeTree, Inc. |
| Price read from | ourcal.com | timetreeapp.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
OurCal
- Couples and families split between iPhone and Android
- Groups that want their shared calendar end-to-end encrypted
- Shift workers sharing a rota with family and friends
- People who want the discussion about a plan kept inside the event
TimeTree
- Families and couples keeping one shared schedule
- Groups that want to discuss a plan inside the event itself
- Artists, stores and local governments publishing event dates to followers
Worth knowing
OurCal
- There is no free plan: when the trial ends the group is paused until a member subscribes.
- Each group needs its own subscription, so a family group and a work group are billed separately.
- Billing is monthly only. OurCal says annual plans were retired on August 1, 2025.
- No web or Windows app is listed, and pushing OurCal events out to other calendars is not yet available on Android.
TimeTree
- The free version shows ads; removing them requires Premium.
- Attaching PDFs and other files, the vertical hour-by-hour view and event priority are Premium-only.
- TimeTree notes that Premium pricing varies by region and currency and points buyers to the App Store or Google Play for the exact price.
- The App Store listing covers iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple Vision; computers use the web version rather than a desktop app.
Key features
OurCal
- Chat on every event
- Each event has its own thread for messages, photos, files and notes, with reactions, replies and quotes. A separate group chat covers anything that does not belong to one event.
- Automatic change tracking
- When someone edits an event, a before-and-after update is posted automatically in the event chat and the activity feed, and reminders go to the members concerned.
- End-to-end encryption by default
- Every profile, group, calendar, event, message and file is end-to-end encrypted. The encryption is provided by Seald, whose technology is certified by ANSSI, France's cybersecurity agency.
- Calendar sync in both directions
- Google, Microsoft and Apple iCloud calendars, plus subscribed calendars, can be shared with a group. OurCal events can be pushed out to a calendar on the device from iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Natural-language event creation
- Typing a phrase such as "Dentist Tuesday 3pm for an hour" creates the event, and reminders, to-dos and repeating events work the same way. The vendor says this runs on the device.
- Multiple groups and availability sharing
- Each group has its own calendars, members and chat, and a person can join any number of groups. Busy times can be shared group by group without revealing event details.
TimeTree
- Group-based shared calendars
- Create a calendar, invite the members and everyone sees the same schedule. You can keep as many calendars as you need, for example one each for family, school and hobbies.
- Chat inside events
- Each event has its own conversation where members settle details such as time and place, and can post photos.
- Memos and to-do lists
- Share notes and lists with the members of a calendar, or keep a memo for a plan that has no fixed date yet.
- Filters across calendars
- View your own plans, family schedules and other calendars together in one view, or use filters to switch between them.
- Device calendar sync
- Copy events from, or sync with, the other calendars on your device, such as Google Calendar, to get started with existing data.
- Public Calendar
- Organizations can publish event information to followers' calendars, with scheduled posting and repeating events. TimeTree describes the public feature as free.
Plans
OurCal
Up to 6 people$6.99
per month for the whole group
For couples and small families. One member subscribes and everyone else in the group joins free. Every feature is included.
Up to 20 people$12.99
per month for the whole group
For bigger families and friend groups, with the same features as the other tiers.
Up to 100 people$29.99
per month for the whole group
For clubs, teams and communities, up to the 100-member limit of a group.
TimeTree
Free$0
Ad-supported shared calendars with event chat, photos in event comments, memos and to-do lists.
TimeTree Premium$4.49
per month, or $44.99 per year
No ads, PDF and other file attachments on events, a vertical view of up to 3 days, event priority and dedicated support.
Ways to pay less
OurCal
No public discounts listed.
TimeTree
- Annual discount
2 months off with the annual plan
TimeTree lists Premium at 4.49 USD a month or 44.99 USD a year, and describes the annual subscription as 2 months off.
