Dato pricing
Dato is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free trial download with every feature; it shows a buy reminder every 12 hours and does not update automatically
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Dato | $18one-time purchase on the Mac App Store | The full app. The App Store listing promises free upgrades and says Dato will never be subscription-based. |
Read from sindresorhus.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Dato before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Dato
- Other savingsMenu bar bundle of three apps for $18.00
The Mac App Store sells Sindre's Menu Bar Bundle, which contains Dato, Lungo and Battery Indicator, for $18.00, the same price as Dato alone.
Stated on apps.apple.com - Education50% off for schools buying 20 or more copies
For his App Store apps, Sindre Sorhus says educational institutions get a 50% discount when they buy 20 or more copies of one app through Apple School Manager.
Stated on sindresorhus.com - Other savingsAlso available through Setapp
Dato is distributed through the Setapp app subscription as well as the App Store, and the vendor's page says Setapp can be tried free for 7 days.
Stated on sindresorhus.com - Other savingsOlder versions are free on older macOS
Earlier releases for macOS 10.14 through macOS 15 are listed as free for everyone on the vendor's page. They will not run on newer macOS versions.
Stated on sindresorhus.com
How Dato's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dato | $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store | No | |
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| In Your Face | $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year | No | Compare |
| Fantastical | $4.75 per month, billed annually ($6.99 billed monthly) | Yes | Compare |
| BusyCal | $49.99 one-time for Mac, or $39.99 per year on the Mac App Store; iOS app $9.99 | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Dato pricing questions
Is Dato free?
No, Dato is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial download with every feature; it shows a buy reminder every 12 hours and does not update automatically.
How much does Dato cost?
Dato lists one plan. Dato: $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. Prices were read from sindresorhus.com on Oct 9, 2026.
Does Dato have a free trial?
Yes. Free trial download with every feature; it shows a buy reminder every 12 hours and does not update automatically.
Does Dato have a student or education discount?
50% off for schools buying 20 or more copies. For his App Store apps, Sindre Sorhus says educational institutions get a 50% discount when they buy 20 or more copies of one app through Apple School Manager.
When were Dato's prices last checked?
On Oct 9, 2026, against sindresorhus.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.