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Top Scheduling & Calendars like Google Calendar

The most popular alternative to Google Calendar is Microsoft Outlook, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Google Calendar are Fantastical, Notion Calendar, Calendly, and Reclaim.ai.

Most alternatives to Google Calendar are in the Scheduling & Calendars category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Microsoft Outlook

    4.8(9.3M) · App Store

    Microsoft Outlook is an email and calendar app available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, used with Outlook.com, Exchange and Microsoft 365 accounts as well as Gmail and other IMAP services. It combines mail with calendars, contacts and tasks, supports shared mailboxes and scheduled sending, and integrates with Teams for meetings. Copilot can draft replies and summarize threads on eligible plans.

    12 Microsoft Outlook alternatives

    Pros

    • Email, calendar, contacts and tasks in one app
    • Shared mailboxes and Teams integration for businesses
    • Available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web

    Cons

    • The move from classic to new Outlook on Windows has been disruptive
    • Free Outlook.com accounts show ads
    • Copilot features require an eligible paid plan
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Email Clients & ProvidersScheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantCalendar viewIntegrationsOffline modeSend laterShared inbox
    Visit websiteMore about Microsoft Outlook

  2. Fantastical

    4.2(24.5K) · App Store

    Fantastical is a calendar app from Flexibits, first built for Apple devices and now also available on Windows, that creates events and reminders from plain sentences such as lunch with Sam Friday at noon. It combines Google, iCloud and Exchange calendars, adds calendar sets, weather and meeting proposals, and a Premium subscription unlocks Openings booking pages.

    8 Fantastical alternatives

    Pros

    • Natural language input turns plain sentences into events
    • Combines Google, iCloud and Exchange calendars in one view
    • Calendar sets switch between work and personal contexts

    Cons

    • Many features require a Premium subscription
    • No Android app, unlike most rival calendar apps
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WindowsMaciPhone
    Features
    Booking pagesCalendar viewCross-device syncIntegrationsNatural language input
    Visit websiteMore about Fantastical

  3. Notion Calendar

    4.7(7.6K) · App Store

    Notion Calendar, formerly Cron, is a free calendar for desktop, web and iPhone that works on top of Google Calendar accounts and connects to Notion databases, so pages with dates appear next to meetings. It is designed for keyboard-heavy users, with many shortcuts, a menu bar for joining calls, multiple time zones and availability sharing.

    8 Notion Calendar alternatives

    Pros

    • Free, fast and designed for keyboard use
    • Shows dated Notion database pages next to meetings
    • Handles multiple time zones and availability sharing well

    Cons

    • Built on Google Calendar accounts, a poor fit for Outlook or iCloud users
    • Few planning features beyond the link with Notion
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhone
    Features
    Calendar viewCross-device syncDark modeIntegrations
    Visit websiteMore about Notion Calendar

  4. Calendly

    4.8(55.4K) · App Store

    Calendly lets people book time with you through a shareable link that reflects your real availability across Google, Outlook and iCloud calendars. Teams can distribute meetings round robin or book them collectively, collect payments with Stripe or PayPal, and send automatic reminders and follow-ups. It targets sales, recruiting and customer success teams and connects to CRMs such as Salesforce and HubSpot.

    12 Calendly alternatives

    Pros

    • Booking links reflect real availability across several calendars
    • Round-robin and collective scheduling for teams
    • CRM integrations with Salesforce and HubSpot

    Cons

    • The free plan is restrictive, with key features on paid tiers
    • Costs add up for teams that need routing and CRM features
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroidBrowser extension
    Features
    AnalyticsBooking pagesIntegrationsPaymentsRound-robin scheduling
    Visit websiteMore about Calendly

  5. Reclaim.ai

    Reclaim.ai is a scheduling assistant for Google Calendar and Outlook that automatically blocks time for tasks, recurring habits, focus time and breaks, then adjusts those blocks as meetings move. It syncs tasks from Asana, Todoist, Jira, ClickUp and Linear, offers scheduling links and time analytics, and has been part of Dropbox since 2024.

    9 Reclaim.ai alternatives

    Pros

    • Automatically protects time for tasks, habits, focus and breaks
    • Time blocks adjust automatically as meetings move
    • Syncs tasks from Asana, Todoist, Jira, ClickUp and Linear

    Cons

    • Works only with Google Calendar and Outlook
    • Heavy automatic blocking can clutter shared calendars
    • Advanced features and team analytics require paid plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebBrowser extension
    Features
    AnalyticsBooking pagesIntegrationsTime blocking
    Visit websiteMore about Reclaim.ai

  6. Motion

    4.4(14.8K) · App Store

    Motion is a planning tool that uses AI to place tasks on your calendar automatically based on deadlines, priorities and meetings, and reshuffles the plan when things change. It combines a calendar, task manager, project views and booking pages, and has expanded into AI agents and docs for teams. Access starts with a free trial rather than a free plan.

    11 Motion alternatives

    Pros

    • AI places tasks around meetings and deadlines automatically
    • Replans the day when priorities or meetings change
    • Combines calendar, tasks, projects and booking pages

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • Priced well above traditional calendar and to-do apps
    • Handing your schedule to an algorithm can feel hard to control
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & CalendarsProject ManagementTo-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantBooking pagesCalendar viewDaily planningTime blocking
    Visit websiteMore about Motion

  7. Doodle

    4.7(15.8K) · App Store

    Doodle is a Swiss scheduling service built around group polls, where participants vote on proposed time slots to find a date that suits everyone without a long email thread. It also offers booking pages and one-on-one scheduling, connects to Google, Outlook and video conferencing tools, and has a free ad-supported plan.

    8 Doodle alternatives

    Pros

    • Group polls make it easy to agree on a date with many people
    • Participants can vote without creating an account
    • Connects to Google, Outlook and video conferencing tools

    Cons

    • The free plan shows ads
    • Booking pages are less advanced than in dedicated schedulers
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Booking pagesIntegrationsTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about Doodle

  8. Cal.com

    49Kstars

    Cal.com is an open source scheduling platform positioned as an alternative to Calendly, with booking pages, team round-robin, routing forms, paid bookings and automated workflows. It can be used as a hosted service with a free plan for individuals or self-hosted, and developers can embed it or build on its API.

    7 Cal.com alternatives

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable, with a hosted option
    • Free hosted plan for individuals
    • API and embeds let developers build scheduling into their products

    Cons

    • Self-hosting takes technical effort to set up and maintain
    • Team and enterprise features require paid plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebSelf-hosted
    Features
    API accessBooking pagesIntegrationsPaymentsRound-robin scheduling
    Visit websiteMore about Cal.com

  9. Google Workspace

    Google Workspace groups Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Meet into a browser-based suite built around real-time collaboration. The apps are free with a personal Google account, while paid business plans add custom-domain email, more storage, admin controls and Gemini AI features. Documents can be edited offline and exported to Microsoft Office formats.

    11 Google Workspace alternatives

    Pros

    • Smooth real-time co-editing in Docs, Sheets and Slides
    • Free to use with a personal Google account
    • Gmail, Drive, Calendar and Meet are tightly integrated

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced features than desktop Office apps
    • Complex Office files may lose formatting on import
    • Custom-domain email and admin tools require paid plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Office SuitesCloud Storage & File Sharing
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantIntegrationsMicrosoft Office file compatibilityOffline modeReal-time collaborationTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about Google Workspace

  10. Acuity Scheduling

    Acuity Scheduling, owned by Squarespace, is an appointment booking tool for coaches, salons, clinics and other service businesses. Clients book through a branded page, fill in intake forms and pay or leave a deposit online, while the business manages packages, gift certificates, staff calendars and automatic email and text reminders.

    7 Acuity Scheduling alternatives

    Pros

    • Intake forms, deposits and online payments built into booking
    • Packages and gift certificates suit coaches, salons and clinics
    • Automatic email and text reminders help reduce no-shows

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • The admin interface feels dated compared with newer schedulers
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Booking pagesIntegrationsPaymentsReminders
    Visit websiteMore about Acuity Scheduling

  11. TidyCal

    TidyCal is a lightweight scheduling tool from AppSumo for freelancers and small businesses. It provides booking pages, group bookings and paid bookings through Stripe or PayPal, and connects to Google and Outlook calendars as well as Zoom and Google Meet. Beyond the free plan, its Pro features are sold as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.

    7 TidyCal alternatives

    Pros

    • Pro features are a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
    • Paid bookings through Stripe or PayPal, plus group bookings
    • Quick setup suited to freelancers

    Cons

    • Fewer team and routing features than Calendly or Cal.com
    • Limited branding and integration options
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    Booking pagesIntegrationsPayments
    Visit websiteMore about TidyCal

  12. YouCanBookMe

    YouCanBookMe is a UK-based scheduling tool that turns your Google or Microsoft calendar into a customizable booking page. It supports team and round-robin bookings, custom booking forms, Stripe payments and email or SMS reminders, and suits tutors, consultants and universities that need flexible booking rules.

    7 YouCanBookMe alternatives

    Pros

    • Highly customizable booking pages and forms
    • Flexible booking rules suit tutors, consultants and universities
    • Email and SMS reminders, plus Stripe payments

    Cons

    • Web only, with no mobile apps
    • The many settings can feel overwhelming at first
    • Most useful features require a paid plan
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Scheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    Booking pagesIntegrationsPaymentsRound-robin scheduling
    Visit websiteMore about YouCanBookMe

Google Calendar vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Google Calendar, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Google Calendar vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsBooking pagesCalendar viewCross-device syncIntegrationsTeam collaboration
Google CalendarFreeWeb, iPhone, Android
Microsoft OutlookFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
FantasticalFreemiumWindows, Mac, iPhone
Notion CalendarFreeWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone
CalendlyFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
Reclaim.aiFreemiumWeb, Browser extension

Google Calendar alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Google Calendar?

The most popular alternative to Google Calendar is Microsoft Outlook: Email, calendar and contacts from Microsoft. Other great alternatives are Fantastical, Notion Calendar, Calendly, and Reclaim.ai.

Is there a free alternative to Google Calendar?

Yes, 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Microsoft Outlook, Fantastical, Notion Calendar, and Calendly.

Is there an open source alternative to Google Calendar?

Yes, one open source alternative is listed: Cal.com.

Is Google Calendar free?

Yes, Google Calendar is free to use.

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