Side by side
Family Organizer vs FamilyHQ
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 AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1
Family Organizer combines household scheduling, chores, learning, communication, and finances in one open-source system. Its self-hosting requirements and incomplete offline support matter most for setup and mobile use.
Visit Family Organizer
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
FamilyHQ is built around organizing school email into schedules, summaries, and family action items. Its Starter plan is free, while higher email limits and family sharing are on paid plans.
Visit FamilyHQThe facts
| Family Organizer | FamilyHQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Family: $4.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | getfamilyhq.com |
| On family calendar apps | #13 of 43 | #10 of 43 |
Family Organizer: what it does well
- Free and open-source under Apache License 2.0
- Separate parent and child permissions
- Recurring chores with rotation and rewards
- Multiple calendar views and calendar systems
- Finance tools support multi-currency envelopes
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires a server and several services
- Offline support is only partial
- Apple Calendar import works one way
- Meal planning is not included
FamilyHQ: what it does well
- Summarizes each child’s week and highlights items needing action.
- Extracts deadlines for permission slips, payments, and supplies.
- Syncs with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook.
- Users can choose forwarded mail, delete data, or export it.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to 10 emails per month.
- Family plan allows 50 emails per month.
- Cafeteria and Summer Camps features are coming soon.
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