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FamilyDash 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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
FamilyDash combines shared household planning features across web and mobile. Its listed tiers differ in calendar and reminder limits, with Pro adding several tools for meal and chore planning.
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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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| FamilyDash | OpenFamily | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $2.92 a month | OpenFamily Cloud: €3.90 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | familydash.app | openfamily.fr |
| On family calendar apps | #27 of 43 | #14 of 43 |
FamilyDash: what it does well
- Available on Android, iOS, and web
- Free plan includes one connected calendar
- Pro allows up to three reminders per event
- Pro includes recipe scanning and chore rewards
What to know first
- Free plan limited to one connected calendar
- Free plan allows one reminder per event
- Pro is billed annually
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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