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OpenFamily vs Wimely
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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Wimely puts household planning categories in one web app, with clear Basic limits and higher Pro allowances. Its Benefit option adds company administration, while users needing location sharing should look elsewhere.
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| OpenFamily | Wimely | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | OpenFamily Cloud: €3.90 a month | Wimely Pro (monthly): €5.83 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openfamily.fr | wimely.com |
| On family calendar apps | #14 of 43 | #43 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
Wimely: what it does well
- Free Basic plan for two users
- Meal planning, recipes, events, and shared tasks
- Shared shopping lists and reminders
- Pro supports 15 users and 500 recipes
- 30-day trial available
What to know first
- Basic limits users, recipes, meals, events, and tasks
- Location sharing is unavailable
- Web platform only
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