Software · head to head
Cozi Family Organizer vs TimeTree
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cozi Family Organizer the free version carries advertising, and removing it requires Cozi Gold at $39; TimeTree synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously
- They diverge on capability: Cozi Family Organizer covers Shared family calendar, TimeTree covers Shared calendars.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cozi Family Organizer and TimeTree actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cozi Family Organizer | TimeTree |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2005 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Cozi Family Organizer
- Shared family calendar
- Color-coded schedules
- Shopping lists
- To-do lists
- Meal planner
- Recipe box
- Birthday tracker
- Journal & notes
Only in TimeTree
- Shared calendars
- Event comments
- Photo attachments
- Keep memos
- Notifications
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- Outlook
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cozi Family Organizer
- Sharing one family calendar across everybody's phonesnot TimeTree
- Keeping shared shopping and to do lists for a householdnot TimeTree
TimeTree
- Schedulingnot Cozi Family Organizer
- Appointment bookingnot Cozi Family Organizer
- Time trackingnot Cozi Family Organizer
- Resource managementnot Cozi Family Organizer
- Team coordinationnot Cozi Family Organizer
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cozi Family Organizer
- The free version carries advertising, and removing it requires Cozi Gold at $39
- Calendar search is a paid feature, so the free version cannot search its own calendar
- Free accounts are limited to one reminder per event, against three on Gold
- Month view on mobile, the birthday tracker and change notifications are all behind Gold
TimeTree
- Synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously
- Web version feels like an afterthought with limited functionality
- iPad app is not properly optimized, showing phone-sized interface on larger screens
- Limited recurring event options, cannot schedule for every second Tuesday or repeat until specific date
- Free version displays disruptive ads that can block the screen
Pricing, plan by plan
Cozi Family Organizer
Free- FreeFree
- Shared family calendar
- Shopping lists
- To-do lists
- Cozi Gold$29.99/year
- Everything in Free
- Ad-free experience
- Calendar search
TimeTree
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Cozi Family Organizer if
- You need shared family calendar.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want color-coded schedules.
Choose TimeTree if
- You need shared calendars.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want event comments.
Questions people ask
- Is Cozi Family Organizer or TimeTree better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cozi Family Organizer starts at Free and TimeTree at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cozi Family Organizer or TimeTree?
- Cozi Family Organizer starts at Free and TimeTree at Free.
- Does Cozi Family Organizer or TimeTree run on more platforms?
- Cozi Family Organizer runs on Web, Ios, Android. TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Cozi Family Organizer for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Cozi Family Organizer best used for?
- Cozi Family Organizer is most often used for sharing one family calendar across everybody's phones, keeping shared shopping and to do lists for a household. Of those, sharing one family calendar across everybody's phones and keeping shared shopping and to do lists for a household are not what TimeTree is typically brought in for.
- What can Cozi Family Organizer do that TimeTree cannot?
- Cozi Family Organizer covers Shared family calendar, Color-coded schedules, Shopping lists, To-do lists. TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. Both handle Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
TimeTree: What platforms does TimeTree support?
TimeTree is available on iOS, Android, and web (calendar.timetreeapp.com). The app has no native desktop application.
SourceTimeTree: Does TimeTree sync with Google Calendar?
Yes, TimeTree offers two-way Google Calendar sync at no cost to all users, including the free tier.
SourceTimeTree: How much does TimeTree cost?
The core app is free but ad-supported. TimeTree Premium removes ads and adds attachments and extra views for $4.49 per month or $44.99 per year.
SourceTimeTree: Can I leave comments on TimeTree events?
Yes, TimeTree treats every event as a shared space where family members can leave comments, attach notes and memos, and have discussions directly on the event.
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