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Head-to-head · Calendar Apps

Zoho Calendar vs Nextcloud Calendar

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Calendar #3 in Calendar Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zoho Calendar
Nextcloud Calendar #5 in Calendar Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Nextcloud

Zoho Calendar leads on 0 checks, Nextcloud Calendar on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho Calendar · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresZoho Calendar · 4 of 4

Zoho Calendar scores higher on our rubric for calendar apps: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Zoho Calendar is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing rich scheduling. Nextcloud Calendar is the better fit for self-hosting teams needing collaborative scheduling.

  • Zoho Calendar fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing rich scheduling

  • Nextcloud Calendar fits best

    Self-hosting teams needing collaborative scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Calendar 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Nextcloud Calendar 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #3 in Calendar Apps #5 in Calendar Apps
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing rich scheduling Self-hosting teams needing collaborative scheduling
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan €42/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations 15 integrations 600+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Calendar 4/4 · Nextcloud Calendar 3/4
Shared calendars ✓ ✓
Time blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scheduling links ✓ ✓
Video meeting support ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two_way Two_way
Mobile apps Ios and android Ios and android
Our review
Pros
  • Free standalone plan plus $1 annual entry tier
  • Two-way Google and Outlook Calendar synchronization
  • Booking pages, room booking, and video-conferencing integrations
  • Open-source calendar with self-hosted deployment
  • Sharing, invitations, free/busy planning, and booking links
  • Integrates with Nextcloud Contacts, Tasks, Talk, CalDAV, and iCalendar
Cons
  • 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
  • Paid Enterprise subscriptions start at 100 users
  • No time-blocking feature
  • Mobile access relies on CalDAV-supported calendar workflows
Our verdict

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…

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Nextcloud Calendar is an open-source calendar app for Nextcloud instances, aimed at individuals and teams that need shared scheduling with control over deployment. It supports multiple calendars, event management, recurring events,…

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  1. Zoho CalendarCalendar Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. Nextcloud CalendarCalendar Apps 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Nextcloud Calendar — where it wins

    • Open-source calendar with self-hosted deployment
    • Sharing, invitations, free/busy planning, and booking links
    • Integrates with Nextcloud Contacts, Tasks, Talk, CalDAV, and iCalendar

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid Enterprise subscriptions start at 100 users
    • No time-blocking feature
    • Mobile access relies on CalDAV-supported calendar workflows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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