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Notion Calendar vs Vimcal

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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
Vimcal logo

Vimcal

Calendars

The world's fastest calendar

From
Free
Rated
-
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.; Vimcal the free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • They diverge on capability: Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Notion Calendar and Vimcal differ
AttributeNotion CalendarVimcal
Pricing modelFree product, no licence feefreemium
PlatformsMac, Windows, Web, iOS, AndroidMacos, Windows, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2020

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 Notion Calendar

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

Only in Vimcal

  • Vim-style shortcuts
  • Time zone support
  • Scheduling links
  • Speed optimization
  • Quick actions
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

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 Vimcal
  • A Notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasksnot Vimcal
  • Someone who wants a menu bar countdown to their next meeting without opening a browser tabnot Vimcal
  • A user comparing calendar apps who does not want an ongoing subscription like Morgen now requiresnot Vimcal

Vimcal

  • Fast keyboard-driven calendar management for executives with heavy meeting loadsnot Notion Calendar
  • Delegated scheduling by executive assistants across multiple executivesnot Notion Calendar
  • Sharing availability and booking links across time zonesnot 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.

Vimcal

  • The free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • Events created on the free tier carry a Created with Vimcal signature, and removing it requires the paid plan
  • Personal booking links, scheduling polls and team scheduling features are excluded from the free tier
  • The executive assistant tier costs $75 per month, or $62.50 billed yearly
  • SAML SSO, advanced security controls and a dedicated support manager are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is quote only with no published rate
  • The lower rates of $16.67 and $62.50 per month require yearly billing

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

Vimcal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic calendar
    • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Pro$15/month
    • Scheduling links
    • Time zones
    • Team features

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 Vimcal if

  • You need vim-style shortcuts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time zone support.
Vimcal review

Questions people ask

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

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.

Vimcal: What is the cost of Vimcal after the free trial?

Vimcal costs $20 per month or $200 per year after the trial period ends.

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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.

Vimcal: Does Vimcal require a credit card to start the free trial?

No, the Vimcal free trial is available with no credit card required.

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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.

Vimcal: Does Vimcal offer team or enterprise pricing?

Vimcal supports team and enterprise deployments. Enterprise customers can contact Vimcal directly for custom quotes.

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