Side by side
Cubbily vs OpenFamily
Both stand on family 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 AndroidiPhone
Cubbily combines family scheduling with shared lists, shift planning, reminders, and household notes. Its free plan covers core coordination, while Pro expands customization and family features.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
OpenFamily covers many shared household activities, with real-time syncing and useful calendar and meal-planning tools. Choose self-hosting or the hosted plan at 3.90 €/month per family, and check the installation route for your devices.
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| Cubbily | OpenFamily | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | OpenFamily Cloud: €3.90 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cubbily.com | openfamily.fr |
| On family calendar apps | #8 of 43 | #14 of 43 |
Cubbily: what it does well
- Offers day, week, month, and task calendar views
- Supports rotating and night-shift schedules
- Includes shared groceries, chores, and to-do lists
- Syncs updates across family devices
- Provides a free plan and 7-day trial
What to know first
- ICS/iCal imports are one-way subscriptions
- Calendar account support varies by platform
- Deleted accounts cannot be restored
OpenFamily: what it does well
- Twelve modules synchronize in real time
- Shopping lists include reusable templates
- Calendar allows up to five reminders per appointment
- Integrates with five named household apps
- Free self-hosted option
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires Docker except with the Windows installer
- Cloud costs 3.90 €/month per family
- Android is distributed as an APK
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