Andy Walker / Android Authority The Day view with the bonus calendar above it.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot to like about Google Calendar. It’s free, easy to use, and works seamlessly with the company’s other services, including Gmail, Drive, and Tasks. It’s even integrated with Gemini, so you can do things like prompt it to make a calendar entry.
However, the app does have its downsides. It lacks any visual flair whatsoever, which is a common theme among Google apps. It doesn’t support natural language processing, so you have to add in the date and time manually instead of just writing it out, like you can with most other tools these days. And the fact that it’s owned by Google is a concern for some, since not everyone trusts their data with the tech giant.
If, for any reason, you’re thinking of moving away from Google Calendar, I have you covered; here are five of the best Google Calendar alternatives I recommend you check out.
Which Google Calendar alternative do you think is best? 12 votes Proton Calendar 17 % Notion Calendar 0 % Any.do 8 % Business Calendar 2 33 % One Calendar 0 % Other (let me know in the comments) 42 %
Proton Calendar
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If privacy is what you’re after, Proton Calendar is for you. Everything is encrypted, so not even the company can see any of your data. It’s a great start for those who don’t want to share their sensitive info with big tech.
The design is great as well. I really like how Proton managed to keep it simple and clean yet added a bit of personality to it through purple accents and interesting icons. You don’t need much to make the design pop — just a few details make a big difference.
It has limited integrations with third-party services due to its privacy focus, but it does work well with Proton’s own services, including Mail and Drive. It’s free to use, but there’s a limit of three calendars per account. If you want more — up to 25 — or if you want the ability to share them with other people, you’ll need a subscription that starts at $9.99 per month.
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