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Cron Calendar vs Notion Calendar

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Cron Calendar

Calendars

The next-generation calendar for professionals

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Notion Calendar

Calendars

Free standalone calendar app from Notion, formerly Cron, usable without a paid Notion subscription

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

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; Notion Calendar calendar source support is narrower than Morgen, focusing primarily on Google Calendar rather than a wide range of providers.
  • They diverge on capability: Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cron Calendar and Notion Calendar actually diverge.

Attributes where Cron Calendar and Notion Calendar differ
AttributeCron CalendarNotion Calendar
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree product, no licence fee
PlatformsMacos, Windows, Ios, Android, WebMac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android
Founded2016Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendars).

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
  • Google Calendar
  • Notion
  • Zoom

Only in Notion Calendar

  • Multi-calendar view
  • Keyboard-driven scheduling
  • Menu bar countdown
  • One click video links
  • Notion page linking
  • Availability sharing

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 Notion Calendar
  • Managing several Google calendars in one viewnot Notion Calendar
  • Scheduling links for meeting availabilitynot Notion Calendar
  • Joining video calls from the menu barnot Notion Calendar

Notion Calendar

  • A Google Calendar user who wants a faster, keyboard-driven interface without paying anythingnot Cron Calendar
  • A Notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasksnot Cron Calendar
  • Someone who wants a menu bar countdown to their next meeting without opening a browser tabnot Cron Calendar
  • A user comparing calendar apps who does not want an ongoing subscription like Morgen now requiresnot 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

Notion Calendar

  • Calendar source support is narrower than Morgen, focusing primarily on Google Calendar rather than a wide range of providers.
  • Its most distinctive feature, linking events to Notion pages, only benefits users already working inside a Notion workspace.
  • It lacks the task-list-to-calendar time blocking automation that Morgen offers as a paid feature.
  • As part of Notion product suite, its roadmap priorities are set by Notion broader business rather than the calendar being the company sole focus.
  • Some advanced scheduling features found in dedicated paid calendar tools, such as AI-assisted rescheduling, are not present in the free Notion Calendar.

Pricing, plan by plan

Cron Calendar

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Notion Calendar access
    • Basic calendar features
  • Plus$10/month
    • Notion Calendar included
    • Unlimited users
    • All Notion workspace features
  • Business$20/month
    • Notion Calendar included
    • Unlimited users
    • All Plus features
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Notion Calendar included
    • Custom pricing
    • Unlimited users

Notion Calendar

Free
  • Notion CalendarFree
    • Free standalone use, no subscription required
    • Google Calendar sync
    • Notion page linking included, even on Notion free plan

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.
Cron Calendar review

Choose Notion Calendar if

  • You need multi-calendar view.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want keyboard-driven scheduling.
Notion Calendar review

Questions people ask

Is Cron Calendar or Notion Calendar better?
Neither clearly leads. Cron Calendar starts at Free and Notion Calendar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cron Calendar or Notion Calendar?
Cron Calendar starts at Free and Notion Calendar at Free.
Does Cron Calendar or Notion Calendar run on more platforms?
Cron Calendar runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web. Notion Calendar runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
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 Notion Calendar is typically brought in for.
What can Cron Calendar do that Notion Calendar cannot?
Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, Multi-timezone, Scheduling links, Team availability. Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Keyboard-driven scheduling, Menu bar countdown, One click video links.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cron Calendar: How much does Notion Calendar cost?

Notion Calendar is included at no additional cost with any Notion plan. The Free Notion plan includes Calendar at $0/month. Paid Notion plans start at $10/member/month for Plus and $20/member/month for Business, with Enterprise custom pricing.

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Notion Calendar: Do I need to pay for Notion to use Notion Calendar?

No. It is free to use on its own, and calendar features are included even on Notion free workspace plan.

Cron Calendar: Is Notion Calendar free?

Notion Calendar is included free with all Notion plans, including the free tier. There is no separate pricing for the Calendar feature.

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Notion Calendar: What calendars does it connect to?

Primarily Google Calendar accounts, with Notion workspace page linking as an additional feature for Notion users.

Cron Calendar: What is the per-user cost for Notion Calendar?

Notion Calendar has no separate per-user cost as it is bundled into Notion's pricing. Free Notion accounts include it at $0/month. Plus plan is $10 per member/month and Business is $20 per member/month.

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Notion Calendar: Was this app previously called something else?

Yes, it was originally Cron before Notion acquired it and rebuilt it as Notion Calendar.

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