Side by side
Quok vs Radicale
Both stand on 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 iPhoneWeb
Choose Quok for a shared household calendar, tasks, and shopping lists, with event drafts and optional AI assistant connections. Look elsewhere if you need two-way Google Calendar imports; Quok's Google imports are one-way and read-only.
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Radicale provides a free, self-hosted way to share calendar, task, and contact data. Its client compatibility, file-based storage, and access controls suit users comfortable managing their own server.
Visit RadicaleThe facts
| Quok | Radicale | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Quok Plus: $49.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getquok.com | radicale.org |
| On calendar apps | #79 of 194 | #75 of 194 |
Quok: what it does well
- Combines a family calendar, tasks, and shopping lists.
- Calendar supports repeating events and color-coded family members.
- Shared list items identify who added and completed them.
- AI can draft events from forwarded emails or flyer photos.
- Adults get separate logins; children can use adult-managed profiles.
What to know first
- Google Calendar imports are one-way and read-only.
- Google imports cover only the prior three and following twelve months.
- AI assistant connections are part of Quok Plus.
- The free plan includes only a few AI captures each month.
Radicale: what it does well
- Free plan with GPLv3 license
- Two-way calendar synchronization
- Supports calendars, tasks, contacts, and journals
- TLS and authorization policies available
- Runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and *BSD
What to know first
- Provides no interface for working with the server
- Self-hosted deployment is required
- Connection and file-size limits apply
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