Google Calendar

Google's free web and mobile calendar, the default for Gmail and Google Workspace users.

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About Google Calendar

Google Calendar is the calendar most people already have through a Google account. It runs on the web and on Android and iOS, syncs instantly across devices, and handles multiple calendars, colour coding, shared family or team calendars, invitations with Google Meet links, and events added automatically from Gmail. A personal Google account can create one appointment booking page, and paid Google Workspace or certain Google One plans unlock fuller appointment scheduling with multiple pages, payments and reminders. Workspace adds admin controls, room booking, working hours and out-of-office, and Gemini features for drafting and scheduling. The personal version is free; business use comes as part of a per-user Workspace subscription. There is no official desktop app for Windows or Mac, so people who want a native client often pair it with another app from this list. Its biggest limitation is privacy: events are stored without end-to-end encryption on Google's servers.

Best for: Anyone on Gmail or Google Workspace who wants a reliable free shared calendar.

What works

Free, fast sync across web, Android and iOS
Easy sharing and invitations with Meet links
Built-in appointment booking page

Why people leave

No official desktop app for Windows or Mac
Not end-to-end encrypted
Fuller booking features need a paid plan

Top Google Calendar alternatives

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1
Proton Calendar
End-to-end encrypted events from a Swiss company, with a free plan.
66.5
2
Fantastical
A polished native app for Apple devices that works on top of a Google account.
62.6
3
Notion Calendar
A free, keyboard-friendly desktop client for Google calendars.
59.6
4
Zoho Calendar
Free online calendar with sharing and booking, outside Google's ecosystem.
57.2
5
Tuta Calendar
Encrypted calendar with open-source apps and a free tier.
55.3

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Google Calendar: common questions

Is Google Calendar free?

Google Calendar has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Google Calendar open source?

No, Google Calendar is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Proton Calendar and Tuta Calendar.

What platforms does Google Calendar run on?

Google Calendar is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Google Calendar?

The highest-ranked Google Calendar alternatives right now are Proton Calendar, Fantastical and Notion Calendar. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Google Calendar facts

4 of 4 verified

Platforms: Web, Android, iOS, Wear OS, Apple Watch; Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Expand all You can access Google Calendar on the web, through mobile apps for Android and iOS , and on your Wear OS or Apple Watch devices.”
Free booking page: One, with a personal Google account; Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Anyone with a personal Google Account can create one booking page that allows others to book time with you.”
Premium appointment scheduling: Certain Google One and Workspace plans; Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Premium feature This feature is available on certain Google One , Google Workspace Business , and Google Workspace Enterprise plans.”
Multiple calendars: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Stay organized with multiple calendars Create separate calendars for work, personal, and other events, then view them all in one place for a complete schedule overview.”