Fantastical puts calendar sets, natural-language entry, and a menu-bar view on top of the calendars you already use, so typing "lunch with Dana thursday 1pm" creates the event with the right time zone and attendee. Several accounts merge into one view, travel time is added automatically, and weather for the day appears inline, so the day can be read at a glance without opening a browser tab.
Who it is for
Mac-based professionals juggling several calendars and time zones.
Key features
- Natural-language event creation
- Multiple accounts in a single view
- Calendar sets for work and personal
- Menu bar and home screen widgets
- Proposed meeting times by link
Where it falls short
The features that justify it, including calendar sets and proposed meeting times, are subscription-only, and there is no Windows or Android version at all.
Pricing
Free version for viewing calendars; premium is an annual subscription per person, with a family option.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Fantastical.
Alternatives to Fantastical
Frequently asked
Is Fantastical free?
Partly. Free version for viewing calendars; premium is an annual subscription per person, with a family option.
What is Fantastical best for?
Mac-based professionals juggling several calendars and time zones.
What are the best alternatives to Fantastical?
The closest substitutes we list are Cal.com, Notion and Things. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Fantastical run on?
Fantastical is available on macOS and iOS.