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TidyCal vs Timepage

TidyCal logo

TidyCal

Calendars

Simple calendar management and booking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Timepage logo

Timepage

Calendars

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TidyCal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TidyCal lifetime plans regularly priced higher ($144 individual, $240 agency) but offered at discount on AppSumo; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TidyCal and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where TidyCal and Timepage differ
AttributeTidyCalTimepage
Starting priceFree$4.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiOS, Apple Watch
FoundedUnknown1997

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 TidyCal

Nothing recorded that Timepage does not also cover.

Only in Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

What people use each for

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

TidyCal

  • Appointment scheduling and booking for solopreneursnot Timepage
  • Team booking management with round robin functionalitynot Timepage
  • Scheduling across multiple calendar integrationsnot Timepage

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot TidyCal
  • Appointment bookingnot TidyCal
  • Time trackingnot TidyCal
  • Resource managementnot TidyCal
  • Team coordinationnot TidyCal

Where each one falls short

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

TidyCal

  • Lifetime plans regularly priced higher ($144 individual, $240 agency) but offered at discount on AppSumo
  • Calendar connection limit of 1 on free plan may be limiting for multi-calendar users

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Pricing, plan by plan

TidyCal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited bookings
    • Unlimited booking types
    • Paid bookings
  • Individual Lifetime$29/one-time
    • Auto-created meeting links
    • Group bookings
    • AI assistant
  • Agency Lifetime$79/one-time
    • Round robin and collective meetings
    • Dedicated team page
    • SMS reminders (US/Canada)
  • Pro Monthly$12/month
    • No branding
    • Custom domain
    • Priority support

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Which should you pick?

Choose TidyCal if

  • You want to start without paying.
TidyCal review

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.
Timepage review

Questions people ask

Is TidyCal or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. TidyCal starts at Free and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TidyCal or Timepage?
TidyCal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TidyCal and $4.99/one-time for Timepage.
Does TidyCal or Timepage run on more platforms?
TidyCal runs on Web. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
Can I use TidyCal for free?
Yes. TidyCal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time.
What is TidyCal best used for?
TidyCal is most often used for appointment scheduling and booking for solopreneurs, team booking management with round robin functionality, scheduling across multiple calendar integrations. Of those, appointment scheduling and booking for solopreneurs and team booking management with round robin functionality are not what Timepage is typically brought in for.
What can TidyCal do that Timepage cannot?
Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TidyCal: Does TidyCal have a free plan?

Yes, TidyCal offers a permanently free plan with unlimited bookings, all booking types, and basic features. Free users get 1 calendar connection.

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Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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TidyCal: What is the difference between lifetime and subscription plans?

Lifetime plans ($29-$79 one-time) are purchased once via AppSumo and offer permanent access. The monthly subscription plan costs $12/month or $99/year (annual) and renews continuously.

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TidyCal: Does TidyCal charge per user or per booking?

TidyCal does not charge per user or per booking. Pricing is based on plan selection, not usage volume. All plans include unlimited bookings.

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TidyCal: What calendar integrations are included in each plan?

The free plan includes 1 calendar connection. Individual and Pro plans include up to 10 connections. Agency and Pro plans include up to 25 calendar connections.

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