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Notion Calendar vs Readwise Reader

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Notion Calendar

Calendars

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

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Readwise Reader logo

Readwise Reader

News

The read-it-later app for power readers

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Notion Calendar calendar source support is narrower than Morgen, focusing primarily on Google Calendar rather than a wide range of providers.; Readwise Reader there is no free tier, only a 30 day trial
  • They diverge on capability: Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Readwise Reader covers Read-it-later.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Notion Calendar and Readwise Reader actually diverge.

Attributes where Notion Calendar and Readwise Reader differ
AttributeNotion CalendarReadwise Reader
Pricing modelFree product, no licence feefreemium
PlatformsMac, Windows, Web, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
CategoryCalendarsNews
FoundedUnknown2017

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 Notion Calendar

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

Only in Readwise Reader

  • Read-it-later
  • RSS aggregation
  • Newsletter inbox
  • PDF support
  • Highlighting
  • Notion
  • Obsidian
  • Roam Research

What people use each for

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

Notion Calendar

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

Readwise Reader

  • Reading and note-takingnot Notion Calendar
  • Highlight managementnot Notion Calendar
  • Learning and studynot Notion Calendar
  • Content curationnot Notion Calendar

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Readwise Reader

  • There is no free tier, only a 30 day trial
  • Reader is bundled into the full plan rather than sold separately, so it cannot be had at the cheaper Lite price
  • The Lite plan at $5.59 a month billed annually is daily email review only, without the web app or tagging
  • Paying monthly rather than annually raises the full plan from $9.99 to $12.99

Pricing, plan by plan

Notion Calendar

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

Readwise Reader

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 30 days free
    • No credit card required
  • Readwise Annual$9.99/month
    • Full Readwise and Reader access
    • Billed annually
    • Includes unified reading platform
  • Readwise Monthly$12.99/month
    • Full Readwise and Reader access
    • Billed monthly
    • Includes unified reading platform

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Readwise Reader if

  • You need read-it-later.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want rss aggregation.
Readwise Reader review

Questions people ask

Is Notion Calendar or Readwise Reader better?
Neither clearly leads. Notion Calendar starts at Free and Readwise Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Notion Calendar or Readwise Reader?
Notion Calendar starts at Free and Readwise Reader at Free.
Does Notion Calendar or Readwise Reader run on more platforms?
Notion Calendar runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android. Readwise Reader runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Notion Calendar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Notion Calendar best used for?
Notion Calendar is most often used for a google calendar user who wants a faster, keyboard-driven interface without paying anything, a notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasks, someone who wants a menu bar countdown to their next meeting without opening a browser tab, a user comparing calendar apps who does not want an ongoing subscription like morgen now requires. Of those, a google calendar user who wants a faster, keyboard-driven interface without paying anything and a notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasks are not what Readwise Reader is typically brought in for.
What can Notion Calendar do that Readwise Reader cannot?
Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Keyboard-driven scheduling, Menu bar countdown, One click video links. Readwise Reader covers Read-it-later, RSS aggregation, Newsletter inbox, PDF support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Readwise Reader: How much does Readwise Reader cost?

Readwise (including Reader) costs $9.99 per month when billed annually or $12.99 per month when billed monthly USD. Readers can access articles, PDFs, newsletters, RSS feeds, and YouTube videos across web and mobile.

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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.

Readwise Reader: Is there a free trial for Readwise Reader?

Yes, Readwise offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. Some users who let their trials expire may qualify for an additional extended trial.

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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.

Readwise Reader: How much can students save on Readwise?

Readwise offers 50% discounts to verified students, educators, non-profits, military, first responders, and individuals in countries where US pricing is unaffordable. Interested users should contact [email protected] to request eligibility.

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