AddCal vs CalGet: A Comprehensive Comparison

When it comes to calendar sharing tools, there are several options available in the market. Today, we're comparing AddCal (that's us!) with CalGet, a similar service that offers calendar sharing functionality. While we strive to be fair in our assessment, please note that as the creators of AddCal, we do have a little bias.

Overview of Both Platforms

Both AddCal and CalGet allow users to create shareable calendar events that recipients can easily add to their preferred calendar applications (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, etc.). However, there are significant differences in pricing structure, limitations, and transparency that are worth noting.

Free Plan Comparison

AddCal offers a genuinely free plan with unlimited calendar adds on every event — the metric that actually matters for getting your events in front of people. We believe the core sharing functionality should be accessible to everyone without surprise caps mid-campaign.

CalGet's free plan, on the other hand, comes with several restrictions:

• Only 50 calendar-adds per event
• Maximum of 25 RSVPs per event
• Limited to 25 subscribers per calendar

What's particularly concerning is that CalGet's free plan displays a prominent banner on every page stating: "You are on the Free plan, designated for personal and non-commercial use." This important limitation isn't disclosed on their pricing page, which could lead to unpleasant surprises for users who sign up expecting to use the free plan for their business or organization.

Feature Availability

AddCal's free plan includes:

• Unlimited calendar-adds per event (subject to fair use)
• 50 RSVPs per event
• 100 calendar subscribers
• Advanced analytics available on paid plans
• API access available on paid plans

Premium ($9.60/month) and Business ($15/month) plans unlock higher RSVP and subscriber caps, team collaboration, Smart Links, and other advanced features. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.

While we don't currently offer RSVP functionality, we're excited to announce that this feature is coming soon to AddCal, and like our other core features, it will be available without arbitrary limitations.

Transparency in Pricing

We believe in complete transparency when it comes to what our users can expect. With AddCal, the free plan is genuinely free — unlimited calendar adds on every event, no credit card required, and no hidden "personal use only" restriction.

CalGet's pricing structure, while clearly outlined on their website, doesn't mention the "personal and non-commercial use only" restriction on their free plan until after you've signed up. This could potentially cause issues for small businesses or organizations who sign up expecting to use the free plan for their professional needs.

User Experience

AddCal was designed with simplicity and user experience in mind. Our clean interface allows users to create and share calendar events in seconds, without navigating through complex menus or settings.

CalGet offers similar functionality but with the added friction of constant reminders about plan limitations and upgrade prompts for free users. This can detract from the user experience, especially for those who are just looking for a simple way to share calendar events.

Who Should Use Each Platform?

AddCal is ideal for:

• Users who need unlimited calendar sharing capabilities
• Small to medium-sized businesses who don't want to pay for basic functionality
• Organizations that need to share many events with large audiences
• Teams that need collaborative calendar management
• Developers who need API access

CalGet might be better for:

• Users who specifically need RSVP functionality right now (until AddCal releases this feature)
• Personal users with very limited needs who don't mind the restrictions
• Users who prefer to pay for premium features and don't mind the usage caps

Conclusion

While both AddCal and CalGet offer calendar sharing functionality, AddCal provides unlimited access to all core features completely free, without hidden restrictions or limitations. CalGet's free plan, while functional, comes with significant limitations and an undisclosed restriction to personal and non-commercial use only.

We believe that calendar sharing should be simple, transparent, and accessible to everyone. That's why we've built AddCal to be the most user-friendly and generous option in the market.

Ready to try AddCal? Sign up for free and experience unlimited calendar sharing without restrictions.

Disclaimer: This comparison was written by the AddCal team and reflects our perspective. We've made every effort to be accurate, but we encourage users to research both platforms thoroughly before making a decision.