Is Cron worth the price?
9.5/10
Cron (now Notion Calendar) is entirely free, making it one of the best-value calendar apps on the market.
You get a beautifully designed calendar with multi-timezone support, scheduling links, Google Calendar and Zoom integration, and native Mac/iOS/Android apps at zero cost. The catch: deeper Notion workspace integration (linked databases, meeting notes auto-populated from calendar events) requires a Notion subscription starting at $10/user/month.
If you just want a standalone calendar, there is no paywall. Compared to Fantastical at $4.75/month or Calendly at $10/month for scheduling, Notion Calendar delivers remarkable value for free.
Pricing Plans
Free
Free
- Fast calendar app
- Google Calendar sync
- Scheduling links
- Menu bar access
- Now rebranded as Notion Calendar
Hidden Costs & Gotchas
Notion Calendar is free, but Notion workspace plans ($10-22/user/month) are needed to unlock linked databases, AI meeting notes, and deep project management integration.
Only syncs with Google Calendar and iCloud Calendar currently. If your organization uses Microsoft Outlook/Exchange, you will need a workaround or a different calendar app.
Scheduling links are basic compared to Calendly or Cal.com. No paid booking, routing, or round-robin scheduling for teams.
No offline mode. If you lose internet, you cannot view or edit your calendar, unlike native Apple Calendar or Fantastical.
Mobile app feature parity lags behind the desktop version. Some features (like multi-calendar overlay views) are desktop-only.
How Cron Compares
Individual professional managing 3 calendars with scheduling links
Cron$0/mo
Fantastical$4.75/mo
Cal.com$0/mo
Calendly$10/mo
Reclaim.ai$8/mo
Which Plan Do You Need?
Notion users who want a unified calendar + workspace→ Free (with Notion Plus at $10/user/mo for deeper integration)
Notion Calendar is free standalone, and connecting it to a Notion workspace unlocks linked databases, meeting notes auto-creation, and task scheduling directly from your calendar.
Individuals replacing Google Calendar with a modern UI→ Free
Zero cost for a polished calendar with multi-timezone support, scheduling links, Google Calendar sync, and a native menu bar app on Mac.
Small teams that need shared scheduling without paying for Calendly→ Free
Built-in scheduling links let you share availability without a separate scheduling tool subscription. Works with Google Calendar and Zoom natively.
Our Recommendation
Worth it if...
You use Google Calendar and want a modern, beautifully designed calendar app with scheduling links for free. Especially compelling if you already use Notion for project management.
Skip if...
You rely on Microsoft Outlook/Exchange calendars, need advanced scheduling features like paid bookings or round-robin routing, or want offline access to your calendar.
Negotiation tips
Nothing to negotiate since the product is free. If you need the Notion workspace features, the Plus plan at $10/user/month is the entry point, and Notion offers startup credits through their Notion for Startups program.
