Alternatives
Best Google Calendar alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best Google Calendar alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/google-calendar
4 direct alternatives to Google Calendar and 4 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Asana is the top alternative to Google Calendar on our list, followed by Todoist and Any.do.
- 6 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Asana.
- Highest rated: Todoist, 4.6 out of 5 from 3,494 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 4 direct
- 6 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Google Calendar
Asana
#1 Top pickOrchestrate work from tasks to initiatives with projects and automation
Starting price
From $10.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 27,636 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Todoist
#2Organize work and life with natural language task capture
Starting price
From $5 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,494 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Highest rated
Any.do
#3Simple to-do list and daily planner app
Starting price
From $2.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 1,317 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Most affordable
Google Calendar vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $7/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.8 out of 5, from 4,376 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,376) | |
| Price: $10.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.4 out of 5, from 27,636 ratings across G2 and Capterra (27,636) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $5/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 3,494 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,494) | Direct alternative | |
| Price: $2.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,317 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (1,317) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $6.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 18 ratings on G2 (18) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $9/mo | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 19,870 ratings across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, PeerSpot and more (19,870) | Same category as Google Calendar |
 | Price: $5/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.1 out of 5, from 37,904 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (37,904) | Same category as Google Calendar |
 | Price: $29/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 19,932 ratings across G2 and Capterra (19,932) | Same category as Google Calendar |
 | Price: $9.05/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.4 out of 5, from 8,007 ratings across SourceForge and G2 (8,007) | Same category as Google Calendar |
Why people consider alternatives to Google Calendar
Google Calendar helps individuals and teams organize their time with smart scheduling features. It syncs across devices, suggests meeting times based on availability, and integrates with Gmail to automatically create events from emails.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- A feature or quota ceiling that a paid specialist covers and this free tool does not.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in task management.
The 4 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (task management) with different trade-offs. The 4 tools marked "Same category as Google Calendar" fit the category but replace Google Calendar less directly.
Google Calendar by the numbers
Toolradar data: Google Calendar's entry paid plan ($7/user/mo, billed yearly) ranks #6 of 13 (joint) for price among the Calendar tools with a verified entry price per user, where the median is $7/user/mo. Its head-to-head comparison pages had 63 visits in the last 30 days, ranking #5 of 24 tools with 20+ compare-page visits in Calendar. As of Nov 2026.
- #15 (joint) rated in Productivity, out of 683 tools with 20+ reviews in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #89 (joint) most-listed alternative in Productivity, out of 1877 tools in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #14 (joint) most-listed alternative in Task Management, out of 220 tools in Task Management. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Google Calendar | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $7/user/mo, billed yearly | $7/user/mo | #6 of 13 (joint) tools priced per user, verified price |
| Free plan | Yes | 63% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 25 tools | 2 | #7 of 98 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.8/5 (across the web, 4,376 ratings) | 4.6/5 | #3 of 39 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 63 visits | 39 | #5 of 24 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare Google Calendar with Notion Calendar (last 30 days, Nov 2026).
Listed as an alternative to: #7 on 2026-10-16 to #7 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 98 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Calendar data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Google Calendar by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Task Management leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Task Management tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 66 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReadyTab | $0.58/mo, billed yearly |
| 2 | Psst | $2.99/mo, billed yearly |
| 2 | Task it All | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | PopTask | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | Remember The Milk | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 34 tools priced per user, verified price.
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 100 of 220 Task Management tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Task Management leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Task Management statistics.
8 alternatives to Google Calendar
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Google Calendar" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Asana
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleOrchestrate work from tasks to initiatives with projects and automation
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 27,636 ratings, Sep 2026
From $10.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 2
Todoist
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleOrganize work and life with natural language task capture
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,494 ratings, Sep 2026
From $5/mo, billed yearly; free plan available
- 3
Any.do
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleSimple to-do list and daily planner app
4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 1,317 ratings, Sep 2026
From $2.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 4
Fantastical
PaidCalendar app for Apple devices with natural language
4.4 /5 on G2 · 18 ratings, Sep 2026
From $6.99/mo, billed monthly
- 5
ClickUp
Paid Battle-tested at scaleUnify tasks, docs, chat, and goals in one workspace
4.3 /5 across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, PeerSpot and more · 19,870 ratings, Sep 2026
From $9/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Google Calendar
- 6
Trello
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleOrganize your projects visually with boards, lists, and cards
4.1 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 37,904 ratings, Sep 2026
From $5/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Google Calendar
- 7
Basecamp
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleOpinionated project management that keeps teams focused on what matters
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 19,932 ratings, Sep 2026
From $29/mo flat, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Google Calendar
- 8
Jira
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleThe industry standard for software development tracking and agile workflows
4.4 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 8,007 ratings, Sep 2026
From $9.05/user/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Google Calendar
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Google Calendar?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Google Calendar are Asana, Todoist, Any.do. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Google Calendar?
Google Calendar is already 100% free. There is no other fully free alternative in this list. Asana is freemium (free tier plus paid plans), not 100% free.
Why do people look for Google Calendar alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Google Calendar even though it is free: missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in task management. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with a different feature set.
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