- Calendar views: Month, week and day views for event planning.
- Online accounts: Supports online calendar providers through GNOME account services.
- Open source: Distributed as a free GNOME application.
- Event editing: Create and update appointments and reminders.
- Desktop integration: Designed for the Linux/GNOME desktop environment.
GNOME Calendar
Open-source desktop calendar app integrated with the GNOME ecosystem
Updated August 4, 2026
GNOME Calendar Overview
GNOME Calendar is a free, open-source Linux/GNOME calendar. GNOME’s app page describes month, week and day views, event management and connections to online calendars such as Google, Nextcloud and CalDAV/WebDAV services.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Calendar | $0 | Free and open-source calendar for Linux/GNOME with local and online calendars |
Pricing source: https://apps.gnome.org/Calendar/
Pros
| Competitor | Comparison |
|---|---|
| Google Calendar | GNOME Calendar is open source and integrates with the Linux desktop. |
| Evolution | It offers a narrower, simpler calendar workflow for users who do not need a full groupware suite. |
| KOrganizer | Its GNOME-native presentation is approachable for basic event planning. |
Cons
| Competitor | Comparison |
|---|---|
| Google Calendar | It has fewer web collaboration, sharing and enterprise administration features. |
| Evolution | GNOME Calendar is less of a complete mail-and-groupware client. |
| KOrganizer | The Linux/GNOME focus limits availability outside that desktop ecosystem. |
Reviews
- Reddit r/linuxquestions: One commenter described GNOME Calendar as offering the “absolutely bare minimum of functionality,” which is useful context for its deliberately simple scope.
- GNOME Apps: The official app page confirms the product identity and supported calendar workflow; an unavailable third-party review URL was removed.
