# What is a good shared calendar for friends and small teams?

URL: https://gocutline.com/answers/shared-calendar-for-friends/

Cutline works well for friends and small teams because everyone keeps a private calendar and you add shared calendars for what you do together: training, a side project, a study group. Paid plans create shared calendars (up to 25 people each) and anyone can join one they are invited to for free.

## How sharing works
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|---|---|
| Your own calendar | Always private |
| Shared calendars | Created on paid plans (1 on Verified, 3 a seat on Crew, 5 on Pro, 15 on Brand) |
| People per shared calendar | Up to 25 |
| Joining | Free, by invite link or @name |
| What others see | Only what is in the shared calendar |

## Why not just share a Google Calendar?
You can, and for family logistics it works well. Cutline adds what a group doing work together needs: blocks you tick off, finished hours per person, cleared days, and an optional weekly board. See [shared calendars](https://gocutline.com/shared-calendars/).

## Questions

**Can free users join a shared calendar?**
Yes. Joining is free; creating one is on paid plans.

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Cutline: Cutline is a weekly calendar and planner that turns time blocks into XP, levels and streaks. You plan your week in blocks, tick each one off when it is done, and see your progress on a social feed (the Floor) and a weekly leaderboard (the Arena). Planning and budgeting are free; paid plans add a badge, posting, messaging, shared calendars and lower selling fees, from $9 a month. Pro is free to try for 7 days.
Facts: https://gocutline.com/facts/ · Updated 2026-10-24