Cozi alternatives in 2026
Cozi is the best-known family organizer: a shared calendar, reminders, lists and a recipe box, rated 4.8 on about 400,000 ratings. Its free version shows ads and only shows the calendar 30 days ahead; Cozi Gold is $39 a year and Cozi Max $79 (Cozi’s own plans page). The whole family shares one login. If any of that is why you’re looking, here’s what else there is.
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Listed in no particular order. Facts about other apps come from the linked pages, checked October 2026. Prices in US dollars.
FamCal
- Best for
- A free shared calendar with lists, memos and recipes.
- What it does better
- Calendar, lists, memos, recipes and trip expenses, and you can notify one member about a task. Rated 4.9 on about 28,000 ratings.
- Keep in mind
- The free version shows ads.
- Price
- Free with ads. FamCal Gold in-app purchases from $1.99 to $39.99.
TimeTree
- Best for
- A shared calendar for a family, a couple or a group.
- What it does better
- Chat inside each event, memos, to-dos and shared albums, on iPhone, Android and the web. Rated 4.9 on about 92,000 ratings.
- Keep in mind
- The free version shows ads; Premium removes them.
- Price
- Free. Premium $4.49/mo or $44.99/yr.
FamilyWall
- Best for
- An all-in-one family organizer.
- What it does better
- Calendar, lists, messaging, meal plans, documents and a budget, on iPhone, Android and the web. Rated 4.8 on about 24,000 ratings.
- Keep in mind
- Meal plans and location sharing are Premium. Location with arrival and departure alerts is one of its features, if that matters to you either way.
- Price
- Free. Premium $7.99/mo or $44.99/yr on the App Store.
Kid Pickup
- Best for
- Families whose week runs on pickups, with grandparents or a sitter helping.
- What it does better
- One person claims each pickup, and the app sends a nudge when nobody has. Every activity on one calendar, a family chat, and no location tracking.
- Keep in mind
- No shopping lists or meal plans. iPhone only for now. A subscription after the 14-day trial.
- Price
- Family $59.99/yr or $5.99/mo; Premium $119.99/yr or $11.99/mo. One subscription per family; helpers and the other parent don’t pay. 14-day free trial.
Jam
- Best for
- Families who want to tag who’s driving.
- What it does better
- “Who’s Driving” tags a driver on an event, which goes on their calendar with a reminder. You can share with kids and caregivers without giving them everything.
- Keep in mind
- The App Store listing describes a 30-day free trial, then a charge; its website says start for free.
- Price
- Family Membership $15.99/mo or $119.99/yr.
Skylight
- Best for
- A calendar on the kitchen wall.
- What it does better
- A wall display that pulls in your other calendars, with chores and rewards for the kids.
- Keep in mind
- It’s built around the display, from $299.99 for the 15-inch Calendar 2.
- Price
- Calendar Plus $7.99/mo or $79/yr; the display is bought separately.
Google Calendar
- Best for
- Families already on Google.
- What it does better
- Free. Creating a family group on Google sets up a shared family calendar for its members.
- Keep in mind
- A general calendar: no lists, chat or roles for helpers.
- Price
- Free.
Apple Calendar
- Best for
- iPhone families who want nothing extra to install.
- What it does better
- Built into every iPhone and free, and a calendar can be shared with your family.
- Keep in mind
- Family Sharing is the organizer plus up to five people. No lists, chat or helper roles in the calendar itself.
- Price
- Free.
Questions parents ask
What’s a free alternative to Cozi?
Google Calendar and Apple’s shared calendars are free with no ads. FamCal and TimeTree have free versions that show ads.
Is there a Cozi alternative without ads?
Google and Apple Calendar have none. FamilyWall says its plans are ad-free. Kid Pickup has no ads, and is a subscription after a 14-day trial.
Which Cozi alternative helps with school pickups?
Jam can tag who’s driving to an event. Kid Pickup is built around it: each pickup gets one person who said yes, and the app sends a nudge when nobody has.
Can everyone have their own login?
Cozi uses one shared family login. TimeTree, FamilyWall, Jam and Kid Pickup give each person their own account.