Google Calendar vs Zoho Calendar

Google Calendar9.4Visit Zoho Calendar9.1Visit

Higher score Google Calendar #1 in Calendar Apps 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Try Google Calendar

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Zoho Calendar #3 in Calendar Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zoho Calendar

• Google Calendar fits best

  Most individuals and Google Workspace teams

• Zoho Calendar fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing rich scheduling

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Side by side

Feature	Google Calendar 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Calendar 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Calendar Apps	#3 in Calendar Apps
Best for	Most individuals and Google Workspace teams	Budget-conscious teams needing rich scheduling
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/user/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Integrations	5 integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Calendar 4/4 · Zoho Calendar 4/4
Shared calendars	✓	✓
Time blocking	✓	✓
Scheduling links	✓	✓
Video meeting support	✓	✓
Specs
Calendar sync	Two_way	Two_way
Mobile apps	Ios and android	Ios and android
Our review
Pros	Free core access with personal Google Accounts Shared calendars, booking pages, and two-way synchronization Web, iOS, and Android apps with Google Meet integration	Free standalone plan plus $1 annual entry tier Two-way Google and Outlook Calendar synchronization Booking pages, room booking, and video-conferencing integrations
Cons	Some booking and Workspace features require eligible subscriptions Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales Advanced business capabilities are tied to Workspace plans	Paid Calendar access is bundled with Zoho Mail plans The Free plan is positioned for individuals and small teams Calendar capabilities are closely tied to the Zoho ecosystem
Our verdict	Google Calendar is an online calendar and scheduling application for individuals, teams, and organizations. It supports event and meeting scheduling, shared calendars with configurable permissions, multiple calendar views,… Read the review →	Zoho Calendar is a web-based scheduling application for individuals and teams. It covers event creation, invitations, RSVPs, reminders, recurring events, participant availability, shared calendars, group calendars, resource booking, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Calendar — where it wins

  • Free core access with personal Google Accounts
  • Shared calendars, booking pages, and two-way synchronization
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Google Meet integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Some booking and Workspace features require eligible subscriptions
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • Advanced business capabilities are tied to Workspace plans

• Zoho Calendar — where it wins

  • Free standalone plan plus $1 annual entry tier
  • Two-way Google and Outlook Calendar synchronization
  • Booking pages, room booking, and video-conferencing integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid Calendar access is bundled with Zoho Mail plans
  • The Free plan is positioned for individuals and small teams
  • Calendar capabilities are closely tied to the Zoho ecosystem

• Google Calendar9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A versatile calendar for personal schedules and Google Workspace collaboration.

  Try Google CalendarFull verdict →
• Zoho Calendar9.1/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost calendar with booking, sync, room reservations, and broad integrations.

  Visit Zoho CalendarFull verdict →