Software · head to head
BusyCal vs Teamup
The short version
- Each has a real cost: BusyCal mac and iOS only, no Windows or Android support; Teamup no dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; only web and mobile apps available
- They diverge on capability: BusyCal covers Customizable views, Teamup covers Sub-calendars.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BusyCal and Teamup actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in BusyCal
- Customizable views
- Weather integration
- Natural language
- To-dos
- Travel time
- iCloud
- Exchange
- CalDAV
Only in Teamup
- Sub-calendars
- Access permissions
- Signup sheets
- Embeddable widgets
- iCal sync
- Outlook
- iCal
- Zapier
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BusyCal
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Teamup
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Both are used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management, team coordination, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BusyCal
- Mac and iOS only, no Windows or Android support
- Cannot sync iCloud calendars with Google Calendar directly, requiring workaround of hosting calendars on separate services
Teamup
- No dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; only web and mobile apps available
- Cannot edit events offline; mobile app limits editing to read-only when disconnected
- Mobile app has significantly fewer features compared to the web version, requiring users to switch to browser for complex scheduling tasks
Pricing, plan by plan
BusyCal
Free- Free EditionFree
- Basic calendaring needs
- Premium Subscription$39.99/year
- Advanced features
- 14-day trial available
- Perpetual License$49.99/once
- One-time purchase
- Lifetime use
Teamup
Free- FreeFree
- 5 sub-calendars
- 1 custom field
- 5 users
- Plus$12/month
- 12 sub-calendars
- 12 users
- 2GB storage
- Pro$30/month
- 25 sub-calendars
- 25 users
- 10 custom fields
- Business$70/month
- 70 sub-calendars
- 50 users
- 20 custom fields
Which should you pick?
Choose BusyCal if
- You need customizable views.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on macOS, iOS, iPad.
- You also want weather integration.
Choose Teamup if
- You need sub-calendars.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want access permissions.
Questions people ask
- Is BusyCal or Teamup better?
- Neither clearly leads. BusyCal starts at Free and Teamup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BusyCal or Teamup?
- BusyCal starts at Free and Teamup at Free.
- Does BusyCal or Teamup run on more platforms?
- BusyCal runs on macOS, iOS, iPad. Teamup runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use BusyCal for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is BusyCal best used for?
- BusyCal is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
- What can BusyCal do that Teamup cannot?
- BusyCal covers Customizable views, Weather integration, Natural language, To-dos. Teamup covers Sub-calendars, Access permissions, Signup sheets, Embeddable widgets. Both handle Google Calendar, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
BusyCal: How much does BusyCal cost?
BusyCal offers a one-time perpetual license for $49.99 USD, a premium subscription at $39.99/year or $4.99/month, and a free edition for basic calendaring needs with 14-day trial for premium features.
SourceTeamup: Does Teamup work offline?
The Teamup mobile apps allow you to view your calendar offline on iOS and Android, seeing all scheduled events and details synced before you lost connectivity. However, you cannot edit existing events offline to prevent version conflicts. You can create new events offline, but they become read-only until you regain internet connection.
SourceBusyCal: What calendar services does BusyCal sync with?
BusyCal syncs with iCloud, Google Calendar, Exchange, and CalDAV servers. However, you cannot directly sync iCloud calendars with Google Calendar through BusyCal; you must host some calendars on iCloud and some on Google.
SourceTeamup: Does Teamup integrate with Google Calendar or Outlook?
Teamup integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook through iCalendar (ICS) feeds, allowing you to synchronize Teamup events with your existing calendar systems. You can also use Zapier to automate workflows between Teamup and 2000+ third-party applications including Slack and Microsoft Teams.
SourceBusyCal: What platforms does BusyCal support?
BusyCal is available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
SourceTeamup: What platforms does Teamup support?
Teamup is available as a web application, with native mobile apps for iOS and Android. There is no dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; the web version works in any modern browser.
SourceBusyCal: What are BusyCal's key features?
BusyCal includes day/week/month/year/list views, availability panel for finding open time slots, timezone side panel, travel time trackers, and integrated to-do lists.
SourceTeamup: Is there a free version of Teamup?
Yes, Teamup offers a free tier that includes 5 sub-calendars, 1 custom field, and up to 5 users. Paid plans start at $12 per month (billed yearly) and scale up to $160 per month for enterprise features.
SourceTeamup: Does Teamup support enterprise SSO?
Yes, Teamup supports Single Sign-On through Azure AD and OIDC (OpenID Connect) for enterprise customers. Organization accounts with SSO support start at $1,200 per year and scale incrementally by user count.
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