BusyCal discounts and coupons
4 offers stated by BusyCal itself (education and other savings). BusyCal has a free plan, and paid plans start at $49.99 one-time for Mac, or $39.99 per year on the Mac App Store; iOS app $9.99.
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on BusyCal’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer BusyCal states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
BusyCal discounts it states itself
- Education20% off for staff and students
BusyMac's store offers a 20% discount to staff and students at educational institutions, requested by email.
Stated on busymac.com - Other savingsVolume discounts from 2 licenses
Discounts apply automatically at checkout: 10% off 2 to 4 licenses, 20% off 5 to 9, 25% off 10 to 49, 30% off 50 to 99 and 35% off 100 or more.
Stated on busymac.com - Other savingsDiscounted license renewals
Renewing a license for another 18 months of updates is 20% to 40% off the original price. The licensing FAQ puts a renewal at $39.99.
Stated on busymac.com - Other savingsBundle with BusyContacts for $79.99
Buying BusyCal and BusyContacts together costs $79.99, which the store lists as 20% off the $99.99 combined price.
Stated on busymac.com
Try BusyCal before you pay
- Free plan
- The Mac App Store version has a Free Edition for non-subscribers that covers essential calendaring. The listing does not spell out which premium features it leaves out.
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of the full Mac app, from the direct download or the Mac App Store
What BusyCal costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Edition | $0 | Essential calendaring in the Mac App Store version, for people without a subscription. |
| Mac App Store subscription | $4.99per month, or $39.99 per year | The full Mac app by subscription. One subscription covers a family's Macs through Family Sharing. |
| BusyCal iOS | $9.99one-time purchase on the App Store | Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with Family Sharing. Not included with the Mac license or subscription. |
| BusyCal for Mac license | $49.99one-time purchase with 18 months of updates | Perpetual license from BusyMac's store for one user on up to 5 personal Macs. Renewing for further updates is optional. |
| BusyCal + BusyContacts | $79.99one-time purchase | Both Mac apps as a bundle, listed at 20% off the $99.99 combined price. |
Cheaper alternatives to BusyCal
- Apple CalendarCompare
Free
- Notion CalendarCompare
Free
- Calendars by ReaddleCompare
$19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases) · has a free plan
Tools we list as alternatives to BusyCal that start cheaper or have a free plan, going by each one’s own prices.
BusyCal discount questions
Is there a BusyCal coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on BusyCal's own pages, as read on Oct 5, 2026, so none is listed here. What BusyCal does state: 20% off for staff and students, volume discounts from 2 licenses, discounted license renewals and bundle with busycontacts for $79.99. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against busymac.com.
How can I get BusyCal cheaper?
20% off for staff and students. BusyMac's store offers a 20% discount to staff and students at educational institutions, requested by email. This page lists 3 more ways it states.
Does BusyCal have a student discount?
20% off for staff and students. BusyMac's store offers a 20% discount to staff and students at educational institutions, requested by email.
Does BusyCal have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of the full Mac app, from the direct download or the Mac App Store.
Is there a free version of BusyCal?
Yes. The Mac App Store version has a Free Edition for non-subscribers that covers essential calendaring. The listing does not spell out which premium features it leaves out.
What is a cheaper alternative to BusyCal?
Of the tools we list as alternatives, Apple Calendar, Notion Calendar and Calendars by Readdle start cheaper or have a free plan. Each one's own prices are on its page here.