Calcure
A modern terminal calendar and task manager with Vim-style keys.
OtherFreeCross-Platform
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Best Calendar software, apps and tools
26 hand-picked calendar tools, apps and resources, each one checked by a real person. 22 of them are free or have a free plan.
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Calendar apps are where your time is laid out: meetings, deadlines and the blocks you set aside for real work. A good one shows the whole week at a glance, makes adding an event quick and keeps every device in sync, so the plan you see on your phone matches the one on your desk.
This category covers calendar apps, daily planners that put tasks and events on one timeline, and AI planners that find a slot for each task. Keep one calendar as the place you trust, connect your work and personal accounts so nothing overlaps, and block time for focused work before other people fill the week for you.
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Type
Pricing
Platform
26 resources
khal
A calendar you can use from the terminal, synced with CalDAV.
OtherFreeLinux, macOS
4.4Visit
vdirsyncer
Sync your calendars and contacts to a plain local folder.
OtherFreeLinux, macOS
4.4Visit
Easy!Appointments
A self-hosted booking page so clients can schedule time with you.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
MeetingBar
A Mac menu bar app that shows your next meeting and joins it in one click.
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.7Visit
TimeTree
A shared calendar app for planning with family, friends and teams.
Mobile AppFree planiOS, Android
4.5Visit
Itsycal
A tiny calendar for your Mac menu bar that shows your upcoming events.
Mac AppFreemacOS, Offline
4.6Visit
Tweek
A minimal weekly planner that shows your to-dos like a paper diary.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.5Visit
Doodle
Group polls that find a meeting time that suits everyone.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.4Visit
Tuta
End-to-end encrypted email and calendar with a free plan.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.5Visit
Structured
A visual daily planner that lays your tasks and events on one timeline, free to start.
Mobile AppFree planiOS, Android
4.5Visit
zcal
Free scheduling links with unlimited event links and calendar connections.
Web AppFree planWeb
4.6Visit
Zoho Bookings
Appointment scheduling with a forever-free plan for solo users.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.3Visit
TickTick
Achieve more, every day.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.7Visit
Routine
The all-in-one workspace for your time.
Desktop AppFree planmacOS, Windows
4.4Visit
Akiflow
Pulls every task and event into one daily timeboxed plan.
Desktop AppExpensivemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
Amie
A calendar, task list and inbox merged into one clean app.
Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.4Visit
Calendly
Share one link and let people book time that actually works.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.6Visit
Any.do
Keep life organized.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.0Visit
SavvyCal
The scheduling tool designed for you and your guests.
Web AppPaid but AffordableWeb
4.4Visit
Motion
An AI calendar that schedules your tasks for you.
Web AppExpensiveWeb, iOS
4.3Visit
Reclaim.ai
Defends time for habits, tasks and breaks on your real calendar.
Web AppFree planWeb, Cross-Platform
4.5Visit
Cron / Notion Calendar
A fast, keyboard-driven calendar for busy weeks.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
Sunsama
A calm daily planner that forces realistic days.
Web AppExpensiveWeb, macOS
4.6Visit
Cal.com
Open-source scheduling without the email ping-pong.
Web AppFree planWeb, Cross-Platform
4.4Visit
Google Calendar
The dependable default for time blocking.
Web AppFreeWeb, iOS
4.5Visit
Calendar at a glance
Counted from the listings on this page.
- Pricing
- Of 26 picks, 8 are completely free, 14 have a free plan and 4 are paid.
- Highest rated
- TickTick (4.7/5), MeetingBar (4.7/5) and Calendly (4.6/5) have the highest ratings in our reviews.
- Formats
- Most common: Web App (16), Desktop App (3), Other (3) and Mac App (2).
- Often also listed under
- Scheduling (16), Time Management (16), Meetings (8) and Task Management (8).
- Platforms
- Most listed: Web (21), iOS (16), Android (14) and macOS (13).
- Best for
- Picked most often for Professionals (22), Personal Use (14) and Freelancers (10).
- Learning curve
- 19 beginner-friendly, 4 intermediate and 3 advanced.
- Newest addition
- Calcure, added 13 November 2026.
Calendar tools: common questions
Straight answers to what people ask before picking a tool.
- What are the best calendar tools?
- The highest-rated calendar picks in the directory right now are TickTick, MeetingBar and Calendly. Each one is checked by hand, and the full list above is sorted by our recommendation.
- What is the best free calendar tool?
- MeetingBar and Itsycal are the top-rated completely free options. If a free plan is enough, TickTick is also worth a look.
- How many calendar tools are listed?
- 26 calendar resources are listed: 8 completely free, 14 with a free plan and 4 paid. New ones are added as they are checked.
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