BusyCal AlternativesCalendar Apps & Todo List Managers like BusyCal

BusyCal is described as 'The most powerful, flexible, heavily customizable, reliable calendar app for macOS. It's packed with time-saving features and compatible with all leading cloud services including Reminders, iCloud, Google, Exchange, Office 365, Yahoo, Fastmail, Fruux, Kerio, Zoom' and is a Calendar app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BusyCal for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, Android, iPad and Web-based apps. The best BusyCal alternative is Google Calendar, which is free. Other great apps like BusyCal are Fossify Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Fantastical and Simple Calendar.

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  1. Google Calendar icon

    Google Calendar

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    Manage events seamlessly with syncing across devices, automatic event creation from Gmail, shareable schedules, customizable reminders, and a user-friendly interface. Features include dark mode, integration with Google services, and support for recurring events and global time zones.

    156 Google Calendar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Sunbird
    • Google Chrome
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    • Google Calendar is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to BusyCal.

    • Google Calendar is the most popular free alternative to BusyCal.

    • Google Calendar is Free and ProprietaryBusyCal is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Fossify Calendar icon

    Fossify Calendar

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    Your privacy-aware, open-source calendar with intuitive design and multi-platform syncing.

    50 Fossify Calendar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Fossify Calendar is the most popular Open Source alternative to BusyCal.

    • Fossify Calendar is Free and Open SourceBusyCal is Paid and Proprietary
    • Fossify Calendar is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightBusyCal is not according to our users
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    Microsoft Outlook

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    Streamline emails, calendars, contacts, and task management with a smart inbox prioritizing critical messages. Includes calendar scheduling, third-party app integration like Facebook, Dropbox, and Trello, and support for Microsoft Exchange, Outlook.com, and Gmail, ensuring efficient task and email handling.

    126 Microsoft Outlook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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    • This alternative is disputed. Microsoft Outlook is a legitimate BusyCal alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to BusyCal.

    • Microsoft Outlook is the most popular commercial alternative to BusyCal.

    • Microsoft Outlook is Paid and ProprietaryBusyCal is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Simplify scheduling with natural language input, major platform sync, vibrant color-coded views, personalized writing style recognition, task and conference call integration, and customizable widgets for comprehensive calendar ma...

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    Fantastical

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    Simplify scheduling with natural language input, major platform sync, vibrant color-coded views, personalized writing style recognition, task and conference call integration, and customizable widgets for comprehensive calendar management.

    68 Fantastical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
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  7. Simple Calendar icon

    Simple Calendar

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    A simple calendar with optional CalDAV synchronization. You can easily create recurring events and setup reminders, it can also display week numbers.

    97 Simple Calendar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Notion Calendar icon

    Notion Calendar

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    Experience a fully integrated calendar with Notion, syncing events from Google Calendar, offering built-in scheduling, time zone support, and the ability to connect multiple accounts. Manage all events, personal and work, with a modern design, light and dark modes, and Lock Screen support for iOS 17.

    92 Notion Calendar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Significantly fewer features, no calDAV support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Notion Calendar is Freemium and ProprietaryBusyCal is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Apple Calendar icon

    Apple Calendar

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    Keep track of your busy schedule and share it with others using Calendar. Create separate calendars — one for home, another for school, a third for work, and so on. See all your calendars in a single window or choose to see only the calendars you want.

    100 Apple Calendar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • iCloud
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  11. Right Calendar icon

    Right Calendar

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    Right Calendar app is a versatile scheduling tool that offers unparalleled flexibility to its users. One of its standout features is that it is built on an open-source platform. This not only ensures transparency but also allows for constant updates and bug fixes from a...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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  13. OurCal icon

    OurCal

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    This app is tailored for families, couples, friends, and groups, providing end-to-end encryption for secure data, seamless calendar creation, syncing, private chats, and widgets for easy access, ensuring you never miss an event.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  14. Morgen icon

    Morgen

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    Brings together calendars, to-dos, productivity apps, and schedulers in one platform. Integrates with major services like Google Calendar, iCloud, Todoist, and video conferencing tools such as Zoom. Offers native scheduling similar to Calendly, enhancing time management efficiency.

    111 Morgen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Morgen is the most popular Linux alternative to BusyCal.

    • Morgen is Paid and ProprietaryBusyCal is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Morgen is Privacy focusedBusyCal is not according to our users
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    Itsycal

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    Itsycal is a tiny menu bar calendar. If you want, it will display your events as a companion to the Mac Calendar app.

    30 Itsycal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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