Up Next review
A focused free utility for viewing and joining Zoom and Google Meet meetings on macOS.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Up Next is a free macOS menu-bar app for people who want quick access to upcoming calendar meetings and appointments. It shows the next meeting in an accessible menu-bar interface and lets users join supported online meetings without switching applications. The product is positioned for employees, entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, teachers, and students, while its focused workflow also suits anyone who mainly needs a fast way to reach their next meeting. It requires macOS 10.13 or later and is available as a desktop application.
Its main strength is convenience at the point of access. Calendar synchronization brings upcoming meetings into the menu bar, where users can view the next meeting or appointment and join supported calls. Zoom and Google Meet are the named integrations, giving the app a clear fit for teams and individuals whose meeting routines center on those services. The free pricing model also keeps the product straightforward for solo users and organizations that need a small meeting utility rather than a broader calendar system.
Up Next has a narrow scope. Its published feature set centers on viewing upcoming events and launching supported meetings; it does not provide a broader set of scheduling, sharing, or time-blocking functions. Mobile coverage is not part of the product’s platform offering, so it is better suited to Mac-based workflows than users who need the same experience across devices. Choose Up Next for lightweight menu-bar access to synchronized meetings, particularly with Zoom or Google Meet. Choose another calendar app if you need scheduling tools, mobile apps, or a wider planning workspace.
Questions about Up Next
What does Up Next run on? macOS. It runs as a desktop app.
What does Up Next integrate with? 2 integrations: Zoom and Google Meet.
Who is Up Next built for? Solo users, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Up Next pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free to download and use
- Shows upcoming synchronized meetings from the menu bar
- Launches supported Zoom and Google Meet meetings directly
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS
- No mobile apps
- Focused on meeting access rather than scheduling or time blocking
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