BusyCal pricing
BusyCal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.99 one-time for Mac, or $39.99 per year on the Mac App Store; iOS app $9.99.
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $49.99 one-time for Mac, or $39.99 per year on the Mac App Store; iOS app $9.99
- 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
| 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. |
Read from busymac.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with BusyCal before you buy.
Ways to pay less for BusyCal
- 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
How BusyCal's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BusyCal | $49.99 one-time for Mac, or $39.99 per year on the Mac App Store; iOS app $9.99 | Yes | |
| Fantastical | $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly) | Yes | Compare |
| Apple Calendar | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Calendars by Readdle | $19.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchases) | Yes | Compare |
| Dato | $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store | No | Compare |
| Notion Calendar | Free | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
BusyCal pricing questions
Is BusyCal free?
BusyCal has a 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. Paid plans start at $49.99 one-time for Mac, or $39.99 per year on the Mac App Store; iOS app $9.99.
How much does BusyCal cost?
BusyCal lists 5 plans. Free Edition: $0. Mac App Store subscription: $4.99 per month, or $39.99 per year. BusyCal iOS: $9.99 one-time purchase on the App Store. BusyCal for Mac license: $49.99 one-time purchase with 18 months of updates. BusyCal + BusyContacts: $79.99 one-time purchase. Prices were read from busymac.com on Oct 5, 2026.
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.
Does BusyCal have a student or education discount?
20% off for staff and students. BusyMac's store offers a 20% discount to staff and students at educational institutions, requested by email.
When were BusyCal's prices last checked?
On Oct 5, 2026, against busymac.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.