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calcurse vs Calend
Both stand on calendar apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMac
calcurse offers a capable terminal calendar with reminders, scripting, notes, and calendar-data exchange. Its command-line design and source-build requirement make it a better fit for technically comfortable users.
Visit calcurse Free plan iPhone
Calend brings scheduling and app blocking into one iPhone timeline. The free tier covers core planning, while Pro adds stronger blocking, AI scheduling, and expanded alert controls.
Visit CalendThe facts
| calcurse | Calend | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Calend Pro Yearly: $19.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | calcurse.org | calend.ca |
| On calendar apps | #129 of 194 | #125 of 194 |
calcurse: what it does well
- Free BSD-licensed software
- Recurring events and TODO items
- Scriptable command-line interface
- iCalendar import and export
- Google Calendar synchronization guidance
What to know first
- No free trial
- Source builds require compilation
- Linux and macOS platforms only
Calend: what it does well
- Visual timeline combines events, tasks, and routines
- Drag tasks into available time
- Apple Screen Time app blocking
- Home Screen widgets and alerts
- Free plan and trial
What to know first
- Designed for iPhone only
- Requires iOS 17.0 or later
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