Very Good Calendar Sync
CalendarBridge Alternative: Calendar Sync That Runs on Your Mac
CalendarBridge is a cloud-based calendar sync and scheduling platform. Very Good Calendar Sync takes a different approach: it runs entirely on your Mac, keeps your data local and costs a fraction of the price.
| Very Good Calendar Sync | CalendarBridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Your Mac, native macOS app | Cloud (web-based) |
| Calendar data | Stays between you and your calendar providers | Processed on third-party servers |
| Credentials | Managed by macOS Internet Accounts | OAuth sign-in to CalendarBridge |
| Redact mode | Built in, syncs only busy/free status | Configurable sync rules |
| Day & time filters | Per-sync day and time range filters | Not available |
| Platforms | macOS | Web (any platform) |
| Free tier | Keep 2 calendars in sync, forever free | 14-day trial only |
| Pricing | From £1.99/mo or £39.99 once | From $4/mo for 2 calendars (billed annually) |
| Lifetime option | Yes, £39.99, yours forever | No |
| Calendar limits | Unlimited on all paid plans | 2, 5 or 8 depending on plan |
Why choose Very Good Calendar Sync?
Your data stays on your Mac
CalendarBridge processes your calendar data on its servers to synchronise it. Very Good Calendar Sync runs entirely on your Mac and talks directly to your calendar providers. No middleman, no data collection, no third-party access to your schedule.
No accounts to create
CalendarBridge requires you to sign in with your Google, Microsoft or iCloud account on their website. Very Good Calendar Sync uses the calendar accounts you've already set up in macOS System Settings. No new logins, no OAuth grants to a third party.
No calendar limits
CalendarBridge caps you at 2 calendars on its Basic plan, and charges up to $40/month for 8 calendars. Every paid plan of Very Good Calendar Sync includes unlimited synchronisations with no artificial limits.
Pay once, use forever
CalendarBridge's cheapest plan costs $48/year for just 2 calendars. Very Good Calendar Sync offers unlimited syncs from £1.99/month. Or pay £39.99 once and never think about it again.
When CalendarBridge might be the better fit
Because Very Good Calendar Sync runs on your Mac, it only syncs while your Mac is awake. If you need your calendars to stay in sync around the clock, even when your computer is off, a cloud-based service like CalendarBridge will be a better fit.
CalendarBridge also works on any platform with a browser, so if you're not on macOS it's a solid option. It offers scheduling pages, a unified calendar view and an AI scheduling assistant, which Very Good Calendar Sync doesn't. It focuses purely on keeping your calendars in sync.