Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Cron Calendar vs Remember The Milk
Cron Calendar
Calendar & Time Management
The next-generation calendar for professionals
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- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cron Calendar no longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- They diverge on capability: Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, Remember The Milk covers Smart lists.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cron Calendar and Remember The Milk actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cron Calendar | Remember The Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Category | Calendar & Time Management | Productivity |
| Founded | 2016 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Cron Calendar
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Multi-timezone
- Scheduling links
- Team availability
- Menu bar access
- Notion
- Zoom
- Google Meet
Only in Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Outlook
- Evernote
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Macos support
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cron Calendar
- Keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedulenot Remember The Milk
- Managing several Google calendars in one viewnot Remember The Milk
- Scheduling links for meeting availabilitynot Remember The Milk
- Joining video calls from the menu barnot Remember The Milk
Remember The Milk
- Schedulingnot Cron Calendar
- Appointment bookingnot Cron Calendar
- Time trackingnot Cron Calendar
- Resource managementnot Cron Calendar
- Team coordinationnot Cron Calendar
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cron Calendar
- No longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner
- Tied to the Notion account system rather than standing alone
Remember The Milk
- Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
- No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views
Pricing, plan by plan
Cron Calendar
Free- FreeFree
- Calendar sync
- Scheduling links
- Keyboard shortcuts
Remember The Milk
Free- FreeFree
- Task creation and organization
- Basic reminders
- List sharing
- Pro$39.99/year
- All free features
- Advanced sorting
- Attachments
Which should you pick?
Choose Cron Calendar if
- You need keyboard shortcuts.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want multi-timezone.
Choose Remember The Milk if
- You need smart lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want location reminders.
Questions people ask
- Is Cron Calendar or Remember The Milk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cron Calendar starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cron Calendar or Remember The Milk?
- Cron Calendar starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free.
- Does Cron Calendar or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
- Cron Calendar runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Cron Calendar for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Cron Calendar best used for?
- Cron Calendar is most often used for keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedule, managing several google calendars in one view, scheduling links for meeting availability, joining video calls from the menu bar. Of those, keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedule and managing several google calendars in one view are not what Remember The Milk is typically brought in for.
- What can Cron Calendar do that Remember The Milk cannot?
- Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, Multi-timezone, Scheduling links, Team availability. Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Both handle Google Calendar, Macos support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Remember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?
Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.
SourceRemember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?
Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.
SourceRemember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?
Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.
SourceRemember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?
Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.
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