The GNOME Calendar Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about GNOME Calendar in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
GNOME Calendar
The Insider’s Guide
Free, open-source calendar app for the GNOME desktop on Linux
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among calendar and scheduling apps, read from GNOME Calendar’s own pages.
Made by The GNOME Project · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from GNOME Calendar’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on GNOME Calendar’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 44 of the 74 other calendar and scheduling apps we grade
GNOME Calendar is the calendar application of the GNOME desktop for Linux, maintained by The GNOME Project and licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later. It has month, week and agenda views and is built on Evolution Data Server, so it can show calendars from Nextcloud, Google Calendar and CalDAV or WebDAV servers next to local calendars that work offline. The app is free and is installed from Flathub.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about GNOME Calendar, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Recent versions added keyboard navigation and screen reader support in the Month view.
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Best for Linux users on the GNOME desktop
It sticks to month, week and agenda views, with no tasks, no typed natural-language entry and no sharing or booking.
- 2
It is free
GNOME Calendar has no paid plan at all. Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, installed from Flathub. The project lists no paid version and points supporters to donations to the GNOME Foundation.
- 3
It runs on Linux
Linux.
- 4
Month, week and agenda views
A month view that scrolls without end, a week timetable and a scheduling list. Since version 49 the sidebar can be hidden and the window adapts to narrow widths.
- 5
Online and local calendars
Calendars can be added from services such as Nextcloud, Google Calendar and CalDAV or WebDAV servers, and local calendars work without a connection. The project describes calendars and events as unlimited.
- 6
ICS file import
Opens .ics files and imports their events through an importer dialog that previews them with their time zones. Since version 47 a file can also be dragged onto the window.
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A 2.8 GPA, above 44 of 74
That is against the other calendar and scheduling apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
GNOME Calendar is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
GNOME Calendar at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Linux
- Made by
- The GNOME Project
- Category
- Calendar & Scheduling
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for Linux users on the GNOME desktop
GNOME Calendar is the free, open-source calendar of the GNOME desktop for Linux, showing Nextcloud, Google Calendar and CalDAV calendars next to local ones that work offline. It sticks to month, week and agenda views, with no tasks, no typed natural-language entry and no sharing or booking. It runs on Linux and nothing else, help is community chat and an issue tracker, and sound-only alarms were removed in version 50.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free, where the middle of this category is $6 a month. The complete app is on Flathub under the GPL-3.0-or-later license with no paid version, and anyone who wants to give something back is pointed at the GNOME Foundation. |
| Free plan and trial | A | All of it is free with no paid tier, and the project calls calendars and events unlimited. Local calendars work offline, so you don't even need an account to start. |
| Features | C | The basics: a month view that scrolls without end, a week timetable, an agenda list, time zones per event, repeats, ICS import, weather and labeled video-call links. No tasks, no plain-language entry, no sharing or booking, and sound-only alarms went in version 50. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record, as it's a Linux app, but there's nothing to configure: install from Flathub and it looks and behaves like the rest of GNOME. Recent versions added keyboard navigation and screen reader support in the Month view. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | One operating system: Linux, as a Flatpak for x86_64 and aarch64, with no Windows, macOS, Android, iOS or web version listed. It does connect Nextcloud, Google Calendar and CalDAV or WebDAV servers. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who GNOME Calendar is for
- Fits if you use the GNOME desktop on Linux and want a calendar that matches the rest of it
- Works for people whose events live in Nextcloud, Google Calendar or a CalDAV server
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you're on Windows, a Mac or a phone, because it's Linux only
- Not for you if you rely on sound-only alarms, which were removed in version 50
- Too light for anyone after tasks, booking links, sharing or typed natural-language entry
- Watch out: help is the community chat and the issue tracker, with no paid support listed
Good to know
Good for
- GNOME desktop users who want a calendar that matches the rest of the system
- Linux users syncing Nextcloud, Google Calendar or CalDAV calendars
- Keeping local calendars that work without a connection
- People who need a calendar that works with a keyboard and a screen reader
Worth knowing
- Linux only: it is distributed as a Flatpak on Flathub, and the project lists no Windows, macOS, Android, iOS or web version.
- Calendars are stored and synced through Evolution Data Server, the GNOME component the app is built on.
- Help comes from the community chat and the issue tracker; the project page lists no paid support.
- Sound-only alarms were removed in version 50, so every reminder now shows a notification.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
GNOME Calendar is free to use.
All of it is free with no paid tier, and the project calls calendars and events unlimited.
GNOME Calendar
$0
The complete app, published on Flathub by The GNOME Project for x86_64 and aarch64 Linux. Version 51.0 was released on 2026-09-11.
The free plan
Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, installed from Flathub. The project lists no paid version and points supporters to donations to the GNOME Foundation.
Read from apps.gnome.org on Oct 9, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Linux
Free, open-source calendar app for the GNOME desktop on Linux. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, works offline, calendar.
It does connect Nextcloud, Google Calendar and CalDAV or WebDAV servers.
- Month, week and agenda views
- A month view that scrolls without end, a week timetable and a scheduling list. Since version 49 the sidebar can be hidden and the window adapts to narrow widths.
- Online and local calendars
- Calendars can be added from services such as Nextcloud, Google Calendar and CalDAV or WebDAV servers, and local calendars work without a connection. The project describes calendars and events as unlimited.
- ICS file import
- Opens .ics files and imports their events through an importer dialog that previews them with their time zones. Since version 47 a file can also be dragged onto the window.
- Time zones, recurrences and reminders
- The start and end of an event can each be given a time zone, recurring events can be created and edited, and reminders appear as desktop notifications.
- Weather and video-call links
- Weather forecast temperatures are shown in the Month view when there is room. Recognized videoconferencing links are labelled with the service name, and version 51 added support for Teams links.
- Keyboard navigation and screen readers
- Versions 49 to 51 added keyboard navigation between days and events in the Month view and made event widgets readable by assistive technologies such as screen readers.
Where it runs
- Linux
What it works with
- Nextcloud
- Google Calendar
- CalDAV
- Evolution Data Server
GNOME Calendar is made by The GNOME Project.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
44/74
Other calendar and scheduling apps it is graded above
GNOME Calendar's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 44 of the 74 other calendar and scheduling apps we grade, and level with 12.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 56 of 74) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
GNOME Calendar has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 75 calendar and scheduling apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. GNOME Calendar’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 45 of 74
- AFree plan and trialAbove 56 of 74
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 74
- BEase of useAbove 32 of 74
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 74
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 67 calendar and scheduling apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. GNOME Calendar is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
GNOME Calendar is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
What you could make
- Calendar: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A real app for Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets.
What this rests on. GNOME Calendar’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Merkuro Calendar, Rainlendar, CalenGoo, Proton Calendar and Google Calendar
The 5 tools GNOME Calendar is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Merkuro Calendar
Free
Open-source calendar and task app from KDE for Linux.
- Merkuro Calendar also covers tasks.
- 2.6GPA
Rainlendar
Free plan · from €9.95 one-time
Skinnable desktop calendar for Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Only Rainlendar lists Windows and macOS apps.
- GNOME Calendar is open source, according to its own site.
- Rainlendar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.8GPA
CalenGoo
Free trial · from $5.99 one-time
Highly configurable calendar and task app sold as a one-time purchase.
- GNOME Calendar has a free plan. CalenGoo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CalenGoo lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
- GNOME Calendar is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
Proton Calendar
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
End-to-end encrypted calendar from the maker of Proton Mail.
- Only Proton Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Proton Calendar lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Proton Calendar is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 3.4GPA
Google Calendar
Free plan · from $7/mo
Online calendar from Google, free with a personal account.
- Only GNOME Calendar lists a Linux app.
- Only Google Calendar lists a web app.
- Only Google Calendar lists iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is GNOME Calendar free?
Yes. GNOME Calendar is free to use.
How much does GNOME Calendar cost?
GNOME Calendar lists one plan. GNOME Calendar: $0.
What platforms does GNOME Calendar work on?
GNOME Calendar is available on Linux.
Does GNOME Calendar have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. GNOME Calendar is listed for Linux.
Does GNOME Calendar have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. GNOME Calendar is listed for Linux.
Is GNOME Calendar open source?
Yes. GNOME Calendar is open source, according to its own site.
Does GNOME Calendar work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does GNOME Calendar integrate with?
GNOME Calendar's listing names Nextcloud, Google Calendar, CalDAV and Evolution Data Server.
Who makes GNOME Calendar?
GNOME Calendar is made by The GNOME Project.
What are the alternatives to GNOME Calendar?
The closest alternatives to GNOME Calendar in our directory are Merkuro Calendar, Rainlendar, CalenGoo, Proton Calendar and Google Calendar.
How does GNOME Calendar compare with other calendar and scheduling apps?
GNOME Calendar's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 44 of the 74 other calendar and scheduling apps we grade, and level with 12.
Is GNOME Calendar good value for money?
ToolGPA grades GNOME Calendar A for value for money. GNOME Calendar has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of GNOME Calendar?
GNOME Calendar is free, so making your own would save you nothing. What you could not make: A real app for Linux.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from GNOME Calendar’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from the GNOME Project's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-07-30.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by The GNOME Project. Prices change, so check apps.gnome.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- GNOME Calendar, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/gnome-calendar
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what GNOME Calendar’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. GNOME Calendar is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by The GNOME Project. Prices and plans change: check apps.gnome.org before you buy.