Free
Free plan available
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- Built in India (Chennai)
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Google Calendar alternatives in India (2026)
Google Calendar is an office suites & productivity product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Google Calendar are Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free), LibreOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free) and Zoho Show (Free). Zoho Sheet is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹58/month.
Why businesses look for a Google Calendar alternative
Indian support and GST
Google Calendar is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Google Calendar alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Google Calendar's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Google Calendar (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  LibreOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Apple iWork | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Zoho Show | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 6 |  Zoho Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Thunderbird | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Notion Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  WPS Office | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Tables | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  OnlyOffice | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  FreeOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Stackby | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Airtable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Rows | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Grist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Baserow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Microsoft Outlook | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Neo Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Google Calendar alternatives in detail
2. Apache OpenOffice
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Calendar
- Open source
3. LibreOffice
The Document Foundation · Berlin · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Free open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Calendar
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
5. Zoho Show
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.8/5
Online presentation tool.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Calendar
- Built in India (Chennai)
6. Zoho Calendar
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Online calendar from Zoho.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Calendar
- Built in India (Chennai)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Calendar
- Open source
8. Notion Calendar
Notion Labs · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar linked to Notion.
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Zoho Tables
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Work management database from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Calendar
- Built in India (Chennai)
Google Calendar alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Google Calendar alternatives
Indian alternatives to Google Calendar
How to choose a Google Calendar alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
Google Calendar alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Google Calendar in 2026?+
The closest matches to Google Calendar on App Advisor are Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free), LibreOffice (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Google Calendar, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Google Calendar?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free), LibreOffice (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Google Calendar?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Mail starts lowest at ₹58/mo. Zoho Sheet also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Google Calendar?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Sheet (Free), Zoho Show (Free), Zoho Calendar (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Google Calendar vs Zoho Sheet: which is better?+
Zoho Sheet is the closest match to Google Calendar in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Google Calendar alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Google Calendar also covers, and Google's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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