Dato AlternativesCalendar Apps like Dato

Dato is described as 'Replacement for the system menu bar clock' and is a Calendar app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Dato for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and visionOS apps. The best Dato alternative is Scheduler - Calendar Widget, which is free. Other great apps like Dato are Itsycal, Lilius, DeskMinder and Day Peek.

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  1. Scheduler - Calendar Widget icon

    Scheduler - Calendar Widget

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Scheduler - Calendar Widget is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Dato.

    • Scheduler - Calendar Widget is the most popular free alternative to Dato.

    • Scheduler - Calendar Widget is Freemium and ProprietaryDato is Paid and Proprietary
    • Scheduler - Calendar Widget is Privacy focusedDato is not according to our users
  2. Itsycal icon

    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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Itsycal is the most popular Open Source alternative to Dato.

    • Itsycal is Free and Open SourceDato is Paid and Proprietary
    • Itsycal is Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedDato is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. DeskMinder icon

    DeskMinder

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    Create instant desktop pop-up reminders with one click, featuring full-screen alerts, Apple Reminders sync for iOS devices, widget flexibility, light or dark themes, and customizable placement—no complex calendars, ideal for urgent tasks and attention support.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • DeskMinder is the most popular commercial alternative to Dato.

    • DeskMinder is Paid and ProprietaryDato is also Paid and Proprietary
    • DeskMinder is Minimalistic, Lightweight and Privacy focusedDato is not according to our users
  6. Day Peek icon

    Day Peek

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    Day Peek helps you stay on top of your schedule. It displays a clock with your upcoming events in a colorful, floating widget that gradually fades in as the event approaches.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • visionOS
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  7. MeetingBar icon

    MeetingBar

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    MeetingBar is a menu bar app for your calendar meetings.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Second Clock icon

    Second Clock

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    Second Clock is a software that allows for the display of a secondary clock in a different time zone on your menu bar. By pressing the Command key and dragging the menu bar item, users can easily adjust its position on the menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. DayBar icon

    DayBar

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    Integrates local date, calendar events, and reminders into the menu bar. Supports Apple Calendar sync for effortless management, Chinese lunar calendar display, event indication, and task reminders, making to-do items simple and appealing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Today icon

    Today

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    View today’s schedule right from the menu bar. The perfect companion to the built-in Calendar app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Grila icon

    Grila

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    Calendar for keyboard addicts instantly available on a hotkey.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. In Your Face icon

    In Your Face

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    An app that makes it impossible to miss a meeting by displaying a full-screen alert when it is time to join.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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