Free alternative to OneCal - Calendar Family
Calendar Family is a free way to keep your calendars in sync across Google, Microsoft/Outlook and Apple iCloud. Here is our side-by-side comparison with OneCal so you can decide which fits your needs.
OneCal vs Calendar Family
| Feature | Calendar Family | OneCal |
|---|---|---|
| Providers supported | Google, Microsoft/Outlook, Apple iCloud | Google, Microsoft/Outlook, iCloud |
| Sync direction | One-way or two-way | One-way or two-way |
| Real-time sync | Near-real-time for Google and Microsoft (webhook-driven); iCloud polled every 15 min | Near-real-time (webhook-driven) |
| Price | Free | paid, per-user/month: Starter $5, Essential $10, Premium $25 (billed annually); calendar count scales by tier |
| Permanent free tier | Yes - free to use | No - 14-day free trial, no credit card; no permanent free plan |
When OneCal might suit you better
If you want booking/scheduling links and integrations (Zoom, Meet, Teams, Zapier) bundled with sync, OneCal packages those alongside calendar sync.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calendar Family really a free alternative to OneCal?
Calendar Family is free to use, which makes it a no-cost alternative to OneCal for cross-provider calendar sync. OneCal's pricing: paid, per-user/month: Starter $5, Essential $10, Premium $25 (billed annually); calendar count scales by tier.
Which calendar providers does Calendar Family sync compared with OneCal?
Calendar Family syncs Google, Microsoft/Outlook and Apple iCloud calendars. OneCal supports Google, Microsoft/Outlook, iCloud.
Does Calendar Family sync in real time like OneCal?
Calendar Family uses webhook-driven near-real-time sync for Google and Microsoft; Apple iCloud offers no push to third parties, so it is polled every 15 minutes. OneCal also syncs in near-real-time.
When might OneCal suit me better?
If you want booking/scheduling links and integrations (Zoom, Meet, Teams, Zapier) bundled with sync, OneCal packages those alongside calendar sync.