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 Windows apps. The best BusyCal alternative is Google Calendar, which is free. Other great apps like BusyCal are Fossify Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Notion Calendar 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.

    150 Google Calendar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Sunbird
    • Google Chrome
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    Top Google Calendar Features

    1.  Reminder for deadlines
    2.  Material design
    3.  Data export/import
    4.  Shared Calendar
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Calendar Integration
    8.  Calendar View
    9. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    10.  Passkey Support
    11.  GSuite Integration

    Google Calendar VS BusyCal

     

    • 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.

    49 Fossify Calendar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Reminders
    8. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Calendar Integration
    11.  Material design
    12. Nextcloud icon  Sync with Nextcloud

    Fossify Calendar VS BusyCal

     

    • 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 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.

    128 Microsoft Outlook alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    Outlook 365 on Windows

    Top Microsoft Outlook Features

    1.  Exchange
    2.  Native application
    3.  Email Organizer
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Unified inbox
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Aliases
    12.  Dark Mode

    Microsoft Outlook VS BusyCal

     

    • 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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  6. 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.

    83 Notion Calendar alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Top Notion Calendar Features

    1. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Calendar Integration
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Adjusts timezone automatically
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Shared Calendar
    8.  Lockscreen Widget
    9.  Appointment Scheduling
    10. Zoom icon  Zoom integration
    11. Notion icon  Notion Integration
    12.  Scheduling

    Notion Calendar VS BusyCal

     
    Comments about Notion Calendar as an Alternative to BusyCal
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    Significantly fewer features, no calDAV support.

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    • Notion Calendar is Freemium and ProprietaryBusyCal is Paid and Proprietary
  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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Reminders
    4.  WebDAV Support
    5.  Notifications
    6.  Built-in Calendar

    Simple Calendar VS BusyCal

     
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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.

    66 Fantastical alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
    Fantastical screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Calendar Integration
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Calendar Sync
    7. Yahoo! Search icon  Yahoo Integration
    8.  Natural Language Processing
    9.  CalDAV Support
    10.  Exchange
    11. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration
    12.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Fantastical VS BusyCal

     
  10. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Calendar View
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Calendar Sync
    9. Microsoft Outlook icon  Outlook integration
    10.  iOS widget
    11. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    12.  Shared Calendar

    OurCal VS BusyCal

     
  11. Scheduler - Calendar Widget icon

    Scheduler - Calendar Widget

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    This app helps you focus on managing your schedule with essential features.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Scheduler - Calendar Widget screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Scheduling
    8.  Desktop Widget
    9.  iOS widget
    10.  Appointment Scheduling

    Scheduler - Calendar Widget VS BusyCal

     
  12. 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.

    93 Apple Calendar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • iCloud
    Apple Calendar screenshot 1

    Apple Calendar Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Sync with iCloud
    3.  Week Planner
    4.  Scheduling

    Apple Calendar VS BusyCal

     
  13. 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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Morgen screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. Todoist icon  Todoist integration
    2.  CalDAV Support
    3.  Scheduling
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Recurring Tasks
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  Dark Mode
    11. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    12. Obsidian icon  Obsidian Integration

    Morgen VS BusyCal

     

    • 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.

    32 Itsycal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Itsycal screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar
    2.  Calendar Integration
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  Reminders
    7. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    8.  Date format customisation

    Itsycal VS BusyCal

     
  15. Lilius icon

    Lilius

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    Lilius will place date & time in your menu bar and will show a drop-down calendar when you click on it.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lilius screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration

    Lilius VS BusyCal

     
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