Dato
Dato: Dato brings calendar events, time zones, reminders and meeting controls to the macOS menu bar. Ranked #5 of 23 in Menu Bar Apps by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for mac users who want calendar and meeting tools at a glance.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forMac users who want calendar and meeting tools at a glance
- Free planNo
- Primary functionOther
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Shows upcoming events, week numbers and calendar indicators in the menu bar
- Combines multiple named world clocks with time-zone search
- Fullscreen meeting alerts can open or join supported video calls
Where it doesn't
- Requires a paid purchase; there is no free plan
- Calendar access depends on services configured through macOS Calendar
- Available for macOS only
Our verdict on Dato
Dato is a macOS menu bar utility for people who want their calendar, upcoming events and local time close at hand. Alongside calendar views and event indicators, it can show multiple world clocks, create reminders and display meeting notifications across the screen. It suits Mac users who want these everyday calendar functions in one place, particularly those coordinating across time zones or joining calls from notifications.
Its meeting features extend beyond a calendar glance: fullscreen notifications can help surface a meeting, and supported video calls can be opened or joined from notifications or shortcuts. Listed services include Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack, Skype and FaceTime. Calendar services such as iCloud, Google Calendar and Outlook are accessed through macOS Calendar. Widgets, customizable date and time formats, menu bar icon choices and Apple Shortcuts actions add options for tailoring the display and automating actions. This makes Dato a stronger fit for people who value quick access and customization than for someone seeking a general-purpose calendar independent of macOS.
Dato is paid, with a one-time purchase option; its named plan is Dato and includes lifetime free upgrades. The website trial is fully functional, but displays a purchase reminder every 12 hours and does not auto-update; Setapp has a separate 7-day trial. Support is listed through documentation. Choose Dato if you want calendar, world-clock and meeting tools integrated into a Mac workflow. If you need a free plan, a non-Mac app, or calendar services that do not rely on macOS Calendar, this is not the right fit.
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Dato pricing
Dato fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| macOS versions | macOS 26 and later |
| Primary function | Other |
| Menu bar items | Not verified |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Yes |
| Automation support | Yes |
| Intel Mac support | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, iCloud calendars, Google Calendar (through macOS Calendar), Outlook calendars … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | sindresorhus.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Dato integrations
Dato lists 50+ integrations on its own site — the 10 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
- iCloud calendars
- Google Calendar (through macOS Calendar)
- Outlook calendars
- Webex
- Slack
- Skype
- FaceTime
Alternatives to Dato
- BartenderA focused macOS utility for shaping a crowded menu bar around different workflows.8.9
- AlfredA broad Mac launcher with search, commands, workflows, clipboard history, and snippets.8.8
- RaycastA broad launcher with search, commands, extensions, and optional AI and cloud sync.8.7
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