OpenFamily
OpenFamily: A broad family organizer for households that want open-source control across devices. Ranked #8 of 43 in Family Calendar Apps by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for families wanting open-source planning across devices.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFamilies wanting open-source planning across devices
- Free planYes
- Paid from€3.90/mo
- Shared tasksYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines calendars, tasks, shopping, meals and budgets in one app
- Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android and an offline-capable PWA
- Offers self-hosting, real-time sync and integrations with household tools
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires managing the software and its environment
- The cloud plan is a recurring €3.90 per-family monthly cost
- Its integrations are centered on a self-hosted household software ecosystem
Our verdict on OpenFamily
OpenFamily is an open-source family organizer for households that want more than a shared calendar. It brings recurring appointments, color coding and iCal export together with shared tasks, shopping lists, weekly planning, recipes, meal plans, budgets and family information. Parent and child roles, reminders, push notifications and real-time synchronization support shared household coordination. The product is available on the web, Windows, iOS and Android, with an offline-capable installable PWA for access across devices.
The plan structure gives families two distinct routes. Self-hosted deployment provides the AGPL-3 software, no ads or tracking, and control over where the application runs. OpenFamily Cloud costs €3.90 per family per month and includes hosting in France, automatic updates, backups and data export. That makes the cloud tier the simpler route for households that want the product without operating the deployment themselves, while the self-hosted plan suits families that prioritize open-source control and are prepared to manage installation.
OpenFamily’s strongest distinction is breadth. A family can connect recurring tasks to household responsibilities, link recipes to a weekly meal planner, export meal plans as PDFs, organize shopping with prices and quantities, and track household budgets with category limits and charts. Integrations with Mealie, Tandoor, Home Assistant, Grocy and Nextcloud extend its fit within a self-hosted software setup. Choose OpenFamily if your household wants an all-in-one planner with open-source options and broader home organization features. Choose a narrower family calendar app if you only need appointments and reminders without shopping, meals, budgets or self-hosting considerations.
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OpenFamily pricing
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OpenFamily fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €3.90/mo |
| Member limit | Not verified |
| Shared tasks | Yes |
| Reminders | Yes |
| Meal planning | Yes |
| Shared shopping lists | Yes |
| Location sharing | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Mealie, Tandoor, Home Assistant, Grocy, Nextcloud See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | openfamily.fr |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
OpenFamily integrations
OpenFamily lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Mealie
- Tandoor
- Home Assistant
- Grocy
- Nextcloud
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Alternatives to OpenFamily
- CoziA mature family organizer that combines calendars, lists, meals, and chores.8.8
- TimeTreeA focused shared-calendar app for families that need clear schedule communication.8.6
- FamilyWallA broad family organizer with shared calendars, planning tools, and safety features.7.9
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