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Google Calendar

The default shared calendar for most families and teams.

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Our verdict

Free, works on every phone and the web, and almost everything integrates with it. The safest choice for a shared family calendar.

Good

Free and works everywhere
Easy shared calendars
Everything integrates with it

Not so good

Desktop is browser only
Design is functional, not delightful

Best for

people who want it freefamilieskeeping it simpleevery device

Where Google Calendar shows up

Best free calendar apps for families

Alternatives to Google Calendar

Cal.comFree plan, Web

Open-source scheduling links, a free alternative to Calendly.

CalendlyFree plan, Web, iPhone, Android

Booking links so people can pick a time that suits you both.

CoziFree plan, iPhone, Android, Web

A family organiser: shared calendar, shopping lists and to-dos.

FantasticalFree plan, iPhone, Mac, Windows

A polished calendar with natural-language event entry.