# The best shared calendar apps

URL: https://gocutline.com/best/shared-calendar-apps/

For couples and families, TimeTree and Cozi are made for sharing. For friends, Howbout. For work, Google Calendar. Cutline's shared calendars are for people who plan and finish things together: a gym crew, a startup, a study group. Everyone sees the shared blocks while their own week stays private.

> Written by the Cutline team. Cutline is our product, so read this as a first-hand description of it and a fair, general description of the others. Other products change; check their sites for current details.

A shared calendar works when everyone can see what matters to them and nothing else. Pick by who you share with.

## At a glance
| App | Best for | Free to start? |
|---|---|---|
| TimeTree | Couples and families | Yes, with a Premium tier |
| Cozi | Family organising: calendar, lists, meals | Yes, with Cozi Gold |
| Howbout | Making plans with friends | Yes |
| Google Calendar | Work and mixed groups | Yes |
| Cutline shared calendars | Crews that train, build or study together | Free to join; paid plans create them |

## The apps
### 1. TimeTree
Known for simple shared calendars with comments on events. The free plan covers sharing; Premium removes ads and adds extras.

### 2. Cozi
A family calendar with shopping lists, to-dos and a meal planner.

### 3. Howbout
A social calendar to see when friends are free and make plans, with group chats.

### 4. Google Calendar
Share a calendar with anyone who has an email address.

### 5. Cutline shared calendars
Make a shared calendar with up to 25 people; blocks show in the maker's colour and everyone ticks off their part. Your own week stays private. [How it works](https://gocutline.com/shared-calendars/).

## How to choose
- **Family logistics:** Cozi or TimeTree.
- **Friends and plans:** Howbout.
- **Work:** Google Calendar.
- **A crew with goals:** Cutline shared calendars.

## Questions

**Is there a free shared calendar for couples?**
Yes: TimeTree, Google Calendar and Apple Calendar are free to share. In Cutline, joining a shared calendar is free on every plan.

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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