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Best free calendar apps for families

One calendar everyone can see, on whatever phone they have.

Tested by hand, updated today, 2 min read

A family calendar only works if everyone can open it on their own phone. That rules out anything tied to one platform for mixed households.

1Works for everyone

Google Calendar

Free with a Google account

Free, on every phone and the web, and almost every app can add events to it.

  • Free, shared calendars, works everywhere.
  • Functional rather than delightful.
2Built for families

Cozi

Free with ads; Gold subscription

A colour per person, shared shopping lists and a meal planner in one place.

  • Made for families, simple for grandparents.
  • Ads on the free plan.
3For planners at a desk

Notion Calendar

Free

A fast, free calendar for people who plan the week on a computer and already use Google Calendar.

  • Free, fast, keyboard friendly.
  • Needs a Google account.

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