OurCal
What OurCal is
OurCal is a paid shared calendar for families, couples, friends, and colleagues, built around messaging. Every event has a conversation thread for photos, files, notes, reactions, replies, and quoted messages. Natural-language entry can create events, reminders, todos, and repeating events; the on-device AI sends nothing to the cloud. Groups support 2 to 100 members, with separate calendars, members, and chats for each group. Two-way calendar sync is available, and apps support iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and Android. OurCal says profiles, groups, calendars, events, messages, and files are end-to-end encrypted by default, with keys kept on devices rather than servers. Plans include every feature, unlimited calendars, and unlimited events, differing by group size. Monthly prices are 6.99 USD for up to 6 people, 12.99 USD for up to 20, and 29.99 USD for up to 100. There is no free plan, but a free trial is available.
Who it suits
It suits groups wanting shared calendars, event conversations, two-way sync, and encrypted scheduling across Apple and Android devices.
What it does well
- Event threads support files and photos
- Natural-language event creation
- On-device AI sends nothing to cloud
- Groups support up to 100 members
- End-to-end encryption by default
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans are billed monthly
- Group size determines plan
- Payments use app stores
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 6 people | $6.99 / month for the whole group · up to 6 people · everyone else joins free | $6.99 a month |
| Up to 20 people | $12.99 / month for the whole group · up to 20 people · everyone else joins free | $12.99 a month |
| Up to 100 people | $29.99 / month for the whole group · up to 100 people · everyone else joins free | $29.99 a month |
As ourcal.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
OurCal combines shared calendars with messaging, natural-language entry, sync, and device-based encryption. Its three paid group tiers cover up to 6, 20, or 100 people.
Facts from OurCal's own pages
- Calendar sync
- OurCal brings Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars together and supports subscribed calendars such as sports fixtures and school term dates. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Data export
- Users can export events and download a copy of their personal data from the app settings. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- OurCal says every profile, group, calendar, event, message, and file is end-to-end encrypted by default, with encryption technology certified by ANSSI. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Encryption keys
- The encryption page says keys remain on users’ devices and the group’s devices, and are not stored on a server. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Event chat
- Each event has its own thread for sharing photos, files, and notes, and for reacting, replying, and quoting. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Event creation
- Users can create events, reminders, todos, and repeating events using natural language, with on-device AI that sends nothing to the cloud. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · ourcal.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Group sizes
- Groups support 2 to 100 members, and each group has its own calendars, members, and chat. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- ios and android · ourcal.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Payment handling
- Payments are handled by the App Store and Google Play, and OurCal says it does not see or store card details. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Plan limits
- The pricing page says every plan includes every feature, unlimited calendars and events, and differs by group size. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy
- The privacy policy says the service uses Plausible and Mixpanel analytics and Adjust for mobile measurement, alongside providers for encryption, messaging, subscriptions, and authentication. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- OurCal is a shared calendar built around messaging for families, couples, friends, and colleagues. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Shared calendars
- Yes · ourcal.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 1.16 · ourcal.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The help page says the team replies to every support message, usually within a day. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- OurCal is available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and Android. · ourcal.com, 9 Oct 2026
Where OurCal stands on Freedom251
- Calendar apps#177 of 194
- Family Calendar Apps#41 of 43