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KOrganizer alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave KOrganizer: dense, old-fashioned interface, and akonadi backend can be heavy to run and configure. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces KOrganizer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GNOME Calendar currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1GNOME Calendar logoGNOME CalendarOpen sourceYesLinux4 of 466.5
2Morgen logoMorgenPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 562.6
3Proton Calendar logoProton CalendarFree plan + paidYesWeb, iOS, Android +34 of 459.6
  1. GNOME Calendar logo

    1. GNOME CalendarTop pick

    Best for: Linux users on GNOME who want a clean calendar synced through online accounts

    Open sourceLinux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from KOrganizer

    A simpler, lighter calendar for GNOME desktops.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and well integrated with GNOME
    • Syncs Google, Nextcloud and CalDAV via system accounts
    • Works offline with local calendars

    Cons

    • Linux only
    • No tasks or scheduling links
    • Fewer options than KOrganizer or Thunderbird
    Visit GNOME Calendar Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GNOME Calendar a good KOrganizer alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Sync services
    Nextcloud, Google Calendar, CalDAV/WebDAV
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.gnome.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes, local calendars
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.gnome.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Install
    Flathub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.gnome.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Backend
    Evolution data server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.gnome.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Morgen logo

    2. Morgen

    Best for: Professionals who want calendars and tasks from several tools planned in one place

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from KOrganizer

    Modern cross-platform calendar with a polished Linux app.

    Pros

    • Desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux
    • Brings tasks from many tools onto the calendar
    • AI planning you can accept or tweak

    Cons

    • No free plan after the trial
    • Monthly billing costs twice the yearly rate
    • Planner features take time to set up well
    Visit Morgen Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Morgen a good KOrganizer alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pro price
    $15/month billed yearly ($30 monthly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $10 per seat/month billed yearly, 2 seats minimum
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux, web, mobile
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    248,000+ professionals
    Checked Oct 25, 2026morgen.so(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Proton Calendar logo

    3. Proton Calendar

    Best for: Privacy-minded people and teams who want encrypted calendars, ideally with Proton Mail

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from KOrganizer

    Encrypted calendar with a Linux desktop app.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted event details
    • Swiss jurisdiction and open-source apps
    • Free plan, bundled with Proton Mail on paid plans

    Cons

    • No direct CalDAV sync with third-party clients
    • Fewer integrations than Google Calendar
    • Best value only if you use other Proton apps
    Visit Proton Calendar Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Calendar a good KOrganizer alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Jurisdiction
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best KOrganizer alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

GNOME Calendar logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for most people

GNOME Calendar

A simpler, lighter calendar for GNOME desktops.

Fossify Calendar logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for a free option

Fossify Calendar

Open-source calendar for your Android phone.

Proton Calendar logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton Calendar

Encrypted calendar with a Linux desktop app.

GNOME Calendar logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for open source

GNOME Calendar

A simpler, lighter calendar for GNOME desktops.

Morgen logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for Mac

Morgen

Modern cross-platform calendar with a polished Linux app.

Morgen logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for Windows

Morgen

Modern cross-platform calendar with a polished Linux app.

GNOME Calendar logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for Linux

GNOME Calendar

A simpler, lighter calendar for GNOME desktops.

Morgen logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for iPhone and Android

Morgen

Modern cross-platform calendar with a polished Linux app.

Morgen logo

Best KOrganizer alternative for working in the browser

Morgen

Modern cross-platform calendar with a polished Linux app.

KOrganizer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to KOrganizer?

GNOME Calendar ranks first right now. A simpler, lighter calendar for GNOME desktops. Morgen and Proton Calendar follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to KOrganizer?

Yes. GNOME Calendar (open source), Proton Calendar (free plan + paid) and Fossify Calendar (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to KOrganizer?

Yes: GNOME Calendar, Proton Calendar and Fossify Calendar.

Which KOrganizer alternatives work on Linux?

GNOME Calendar, Morgen and Proton Calendar run on Linux.

Why do people switch from KOrganizer?

The complaints we hear most: dense, old-fashioned interface; akonadi backend can be heavy to run and configure; pulls in many KDE dependencies on other desktops.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces KOrganizer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.