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24 alternatives to BusyCal 3

The most powerful calendar for Mac and iOS

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. BusyCal 3 launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   BusyCal 3.0▲151

   The most powerful calendar app for Mac and iOS

   2016 · busymac.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   TyCal▲205

   A peek at your Apple Calendar right from the menu bar

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Allcal▲69

   Social, interactive & collaborative, all in one calendar

   2015 · allcal.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Waiting List▲131

   Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar

   2017 · waitinglist.site · its alternatives →

5. 5
   InstaCal▲256

   The missing menu bar calendar for MacOS

   2017 · instacalapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Itsycal▲220

   A tiny calendar for your Mac's menu bar

   2015 · mowglii.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   GoodTask 3 for Mac▲132

   Task manager based on Apple's reminders and calendars

   2016 · goodtaskapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Meet by Nucleus▲158

   Your new smarter, contextual calendar app

   2016 · meetnucleus.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Today▲222

   Quickly view your schedule in the macOS menu bar

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Sidebar Calendar▲166

    Keeping you on schedule!

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    GoodTask 3▲126

    Task manager based on iOS reminders and calendars

    2016 · goodtaskapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Next Meeting▲138

    Quickly see your next meeting right in your menu bar.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Simpliday▲137

    An all-In-One Calendar

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Yearly▲160

    Simple and colorful calendar app.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Orderly▲113

    To-do lists, location based reminders

    2017 · orderly.tektontek.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Future▲146

    Calendar events around the clock

    2015 · futureapp.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Doo for Mac▲156

    The popular iOS to-do app, now on Mac

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    CloudApp 3.0▲222

    Your clipboard in the cloud

    2014 · getcloudapp.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    iCultus▲81

    Open-source Mac menubar calendar app

    2015 · djyde.github.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Later Mac Reminders▲137

    Create quick reminders with presets

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Loading▲205

    See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar

    2015 · bonzaiapps.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Day-O▲131

    Simple menu bar clock replacement w/ calendar for your Mac

    2014 · shauninman.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Unclutter▲192

    Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

    2015 · unclutterapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Calendar 366 II▲109

    The most complete and powerful menu bar calendar for macOS.

    2020 · calendar366.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →