TimeTree

TimeTree brings shared schedules and group discussion together across mobile apps and the web. It is best for households and groups that want to coordinate around multiple calendars without paying for core sharing tools. Its main drawback is that external calendar syncing is one-way, with additional limits on the web version.

Overview

Members can create and share multiple calendars, then view them together with filters or switch between them. Comments and photos in event discussions make it easier to keep plans and their conversation in one place. That makes TimeTree a sensible fit for groups coordinating dates together, rather than people who need a standalone personal calendar.

TimeTree can display calendars from a phone’s native calendar app, including external calendars such as Google Calendar when synced to the device. But imported events do not sync back from TimeTree, and TimeTree events cannot be exported to external calendars. External events are also unavailable on the web version. Groups that depend on a unified schedule across services, especially on a PC or tablet, should look elsewhere.

Key features

Shared calendars and event discussion

The free plan includes multiple calendars, sharing, comments, and photos in event comments. These tools cover the basics of group coordination without requiring a subscription. Calendar filters also help when members want to see several schedules at once or focus on one calendar.

Public calendars and attachments

Public calendar events are published on the web for anyone to view, and each account can manage up to 20 public calendars. That is useful for groups sharing information beyond their members, though public events are not private. Premium adds attachments for PDFs, Word documents, and photos to events; free users can still post photos in comments, but cannot attach those files directly to events.

Privacy, security, and support

TimeTree says it does not share or sell user information to third parties without prior consent, subject to listed exceptions. It also says it uses encrypted internet communication, encryption at rest, access controls, and regular vulnerability inspections. A help center offers product guides and an inquiry form; Premium subscribers receive dedicated support.

Pricing

Free

The Free plan costs nothing and includes basic calendar functions, calendar creation and sharing, multiple calendars, comments and photos, imports, and public calendars. It is the better starting point for groups that need shared schedules and discussion but do not need event attachments or paid extras.

Premium

Premium costs $4.49 a month, renewed monthly from the subscription date. It adds an ad-free experience, file attachments, a vertical event view, event priority, and dedicated support. The subscription applies per account, with no shared subscription plan, so each person who wants Premium must subscribe separately. It is non-refundable but can be ended at any time.

First-time Premium users can get a one-month free trial. It converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends, so anyone trying it should keep track of the cancellation deadline.

Platforms

TimeTree is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its web version supports PCs and tablets, with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge recommended. Mobile apps can display external calendars from the device, but external events cannot be used on the web, limiting continuity for people who switch between devices.

Who it's for

TimeTree is a good choice for families, friends, or other groups that want multiple shared calendars and event conversations, and can work within the limits of one-way external-calendar imports. It is less suitable for users who need changes to flow both ways between calendars or who depend on external events in the web app.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The free plan includes multiple shared calendars, comments, and photos, so groups can coordinate without paying for core collaboration.
• Pros: Accounts can manage up to 20 public calendars, whose events anyone can view on the web.
• Pros: Premium adds event attachments and dedicated support for people who need those paid tools.
• Cons: Imported events do not sync back, and TimeTree events cannot be exported to external calendars, making it a poor fit for two-way workflows.
• Cons: External calendar events cannot be used on the web version, which can frustrate PC and tablet users.
• Cons: Premium is charged per account, and its trial requires cancellation at least 24 hours before the month ends to avoid conversion to a paid subscription.

Alternatives

If you want more than shared scheduling, Cozi pairs its free shared family calendar with automatic notifications, shared grocery and to-do lists, and a recipe library. FamilyWall is another free option, with shopping lists, to-do lists, a messenger, and a contact book alongside its shared calendar.

Famnest includes shared to-dos, chores and routines, meal planning basics, and recipes on its free plan, and is available on macOS as well as mobile and web. OpenFamily is worth considering if you want a self-hosted family calendar; its self-hosted plan is free and it supports several platforms, including Windows and an API.

Ahenora offers a free plan for two adults with tasks, a calendar, shared lists, family chat, and reminders. Cozyla Calendar is an option for Android and iOS users looking for a free shared family calendar with a customizable dashboard and third-party app support.

Equal House may suit families focused on fairness and balancing household tasks, though its free calendar and planning tools are limited to a three-day horizon. Fami combines a shared calendar with chores, shopping lists, budgeting, and family places on its free plan.

For more options, browse Family Calendar Apps or Calendar apps.

Verdict

Choose TimeTree if your group wants shared calendars with comments and photos, and the free plan covers what you need. The main reason to look elsewhere is its one-way external-calendar handling, compounded by the inability to use external events on the web.