Calendars · head to head
Notion Calendar vs Rise Calendar
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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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The short version
- Only Notion Calendar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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.; Rise Calendar product discontinued as of March 31, 2025
- They diverge on capability: Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Rise Calendar covers Native Mac app.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Notion Calendar and Rise Calendar actually diverge.
| Attribute | Notion Calendar | Rise Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $16/year |
| Pricing model | Free product, no licence fee | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | Unknown | 2021 |
Identical on both: 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 Notion Calendar
- Multi-calendar view
- Keyboard-driven scheduling
- Menu bar countdown
- One click video links
- Notion page linking
- Availability sharing
Only in Rise Calendar
- Native Mac app
- Natural language
- Menu bar widget
- Quick event creation
- Minimal design
- Google Calendar
- iCloud
- Outlook
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 Rise Calendar
- A Notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasksnot Rise Calendar
- Someone who wants a menu bar countdown to their next meeting without opening a browser tabnot Rise Calendar
- A user comparing calendar apps who does not want an ongoing subscription like Morgen now requiresnot Rise Calendar
Rise Calendar
- Schedulingnot Notion Calendar
- Appointment bookingnot Notion Calendar
- Time trackingnot Notion Calendar
- Resource managementnot Notion Calendar
- Team coordinationnot 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.
Rise Calendar
- Product discontinued as of March 31, 2025
- Failed to achieve sufficient commercial traction despite 900 teams and 30% month-over-month growth
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
Rise Calendar
$16/year- Annual$16/year
- Full calendar
- Menu bar access
- Natural language
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.
Choose Rise Calendar if
- You need native mac app.
- You work on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want natural language.
Questions people ask
- Is Notion Calendar or Rise Calendar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Notion Calendar starts at Free and Rise Calendar at $16/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Notion Calendar or Rise Calendar?
- Notion Calendar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Notion Calendar and $16/year for Rise Calendar.
- Does Notion Calendar or Rise Calendar run on more platforms?
- Notion Calendar runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android. Rise Calendar runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Notion Calendar for free?
- Yes. Notion Calendar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rise Calendar starts at $16/year.
- 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 Rise Calendar is typically brought in for.
- What can Notion Calendar do that Rise Calendar cannot?
- Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Keyboard-driven scheduling, Menu bar countdown, One click video links. Rise Calendar covers Native Mac app, Natural language, Menu bar widget, Quick event creation.
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.
Rise Calendar: Is Rise Calendar still available?
No, Rise Calendar was discontinued on March 31, 2025. The service shut down after failing to achieve commercial traction in a competitive market. All user data was permanently deleted.
SourceNotion Calendar: What calendars does it connect to?
Primarily Google Calendar accounts, with Notion workspace page linking as an additional feature for Notion users.
Rise Calendar: What were Rise Calendar's main features?
Rise offered calendar management with synchronization to Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud; integrated task and project management; scheduling optimization with FocusGuard; and cross-platform apps for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
SourceNotion Calendar: Was this app previously called something else?
Yes, it was originally Cron before Notion acquired it and rebuilt it as Notion Calendar.
Related pages
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