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OpenFamily vs TimeTree
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 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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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
TimeTree covers shared calendars and group coordination on mobile and web, with several core tools on its free plan. Consider the limits on external calendar syncing and the Premium trial’s cancellation terms before subscribing.
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| OpenFamily | TimeTree | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | OpenFamily Cloud: €3.90 a month | Premium: $4.49 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | TimeTree |
| Website | openfamily.fr | timetreeapp.com |
| On family calendar apps | #14 of 43 | #22 of 43 |
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
TimeTree: what it does well
- Free plan includes sharing and multiple calendars
- Comments and photos are included in the free plan
- View several calendars together with filters
- Available on Android, iOS, and web
What to know first
- External calendar events cannot be used on the web
- TimeTree events cannot be exported to external calendars
- Premium trial converts to paid unless canceled in time
- Premium is billed per account, with no shared subscription
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