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Fantastical ranks #2 of 8 in Calendar apps, with an Alt Score of 73. It is proprietary, freemium and available on Windows, macOS and iOS. 9 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Fantastical is aimed at professionals, small business owners, and families who juggle multiple calendars (work, personal, shared) and want more power than the stock Calendar app. It's built for Apple users especially (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro), with Windows also supported.
You get a unified calendar that merges Google Calendar, iCloud, Microsoft 365/Exchange, and CalDAV accounts into one view, plus integrated task management with due-date reminders and carryover. Scheduling tools include shareable availability links (Openings), multi-time meeting proposals, RSVP tracking, and automatic video-call link detection for Zoom, Teams, and Meet. It also adds calendar sets for context-switching, weather, time zone support, and multiple views (Day, Week, Month, Quarter, Year).
You type or speak events in plain language (e.g., 'Lunch with Sarah at 1pm tomorrow') and Fantastical's natural-language parser fills in the date, time, and details automatically. Free with core calendar features, or unlocked further via a Flexibits Premium subscription (Individual, Family, or Team) for the advanced scheduling and task tools.
Where Fantastical stands out
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Calendar apps checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Fantastical is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
Flexibits' proprietary software
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Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS verified 2026-07-10
The same page lists iPhone and iPad under mobile devices.
Mac, Windows
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-10
With Free you get:
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Status active verified 2026-07-10
Fantastical 4.1.16 June 26, 2026
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Accounts supported (Google, CalDAV, Exchange) Yes verified 2026-07-10
Works with Google, Microsoft 365, Exchange, iCloud, Todoist, CalDAV, and more.
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Natural language event entry Yes verified 2026-07-10
Lunch with Sarah at 1pm tomorrow.""
Add events or tasks in seconds by using natural language, like
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Scheduling links built in Yes verified 2026-07-10
Set up the times you are available and share a link with others. They pick a date and time, and you are all set!
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Tasks integration Yes verified 2026-07-10
Add tasks alongside calendar events and complete them when you've accomplished the task.
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Menu bar / widgets Yes verified 2026-07-10
14 widgets to mix-and-match your favorites directly on your home screen.
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Time zones handling Yes verified 2026-07-10
Choose the time zones that are relevant to you and easily see the converted time on Fantastical's handy time zone card right in the event.
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Open source No verified 2026-07-10
Flexibits' proprietary software
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One-time purchase option No verified 2026-07-10
One-time Fantastical 2 licences are legacy only; current pricing is subscription-only.
All of your features from Fantastical 2 are automatically available and do not require a Flexibits Premium subscription. This only applies to existing Fantastical 2 customers.
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Team scheduling Yes verified 2026-07-10
Easily propose and plan events and meetings with your team.
https://flexibits.com/fantastical/scheduling
FAQ
Yes. Google Calendar, Amie and Apple Calendar have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
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