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FamCal vs OurHome

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FamCal

Software

Shared family calendar for coordinating activities

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OurHome

Software

Chores, rewards, and family organization

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: FamCal covers Color-coded events, OurHome covers Chore assignment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FamCal and OurHome actually diverge.

Attributes where FamCal and OurHome differ
AttributeFamCalOurHome
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20152017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 FamCal

  • Color-coded events
  • Event notifications
  • Multiple family members
  • Calendar syncing
  • Event reminders
  • Location tagging
  • Notes and details
  • Outlook

Only in OurHome

  • Chore assignment
  • Points system
  • Custom rewards
  • Grocery lists
  • Meal planning
  • Recurring tasks
  • Progress tracking
  • Family privacy

Both cover

  • Shared calendar
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

FamCal

  • Running a shared colour-coded family calendar across membersnot OurHome
  • Sharing grocery lists, chores and task assignments in a householdnot OurHome
  • Tracking and exporting shared trip expenses as PDF or CSVnot OurHome

OurHome

  • Chore managementnot FamCal
  • Teaching responsibilitynot FamCal
  • Family organizationnot FamCal
  • Grocery shoppingnot FamCal

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

FamCal

  • The whole family shares one account, logging in with individual email addresses but a single shared password
  • Subscriptions are sold only as weekly or annual terms
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • The iOS app requires iOS 15.0 or later

OurHome

Nothing recorded yet. See the OurHome review.

Pricing, plan by plan

FamCal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Shared calendar
    • Basic notifications
    • Up to 6 members
  • Premium$2.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced notifications

OurHome

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Chore management
    • Points & rewards
    • Grocery lists
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited households
    • Custom chore icons

Which should you pick?

Choose FamCal if

  • You need color-coded events.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want event notifications.
FamCal review

Choose OurHome if

  • You need chore assignment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want points system.
OurHome review

Questions people ask

Is FamCal or OurHome better?
Neither clearly leads. FamCal starts at Free and OurHome at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FamCal or OurHome?
FamCal starts at Free and OurHome at Free.
Does FamCal or OurHome run on more platforms?
FamCal runs on Web, Ios, Android. OurHome runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use FamCal for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FamCal best used for?
FamCal is most often used for running a shared colour-coded family calendar across members, sharing grocery lists, chores and task assignments in a household, tracking and exporting shared trip expenses as pdf or csv. Of those, running a shared colour-coded family calendar across members and sharing grocery lists, chores and task assignments in a household are not what OurHome is typically brought in for.
What can FamCal do that OurHome cannot?
FamCal covers Color-coded events, Event notifications, Multiple family members, Calendar syncing. OurHome covers Chore assignment, Points system, Custom rewards, Grocery lists. Both handle Shared calendar, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Cloud deployment.
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