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FelixCal vs Calendr
Calendr is a free, open-source menu bar calendar with natural-language entry, time zones and reminders. FelixCal covers the core of that, and its current version runs on older macOS versions.
Last checked: November 2026. Calendr details come from its own website, GitHub page or App Store listing.
At a glance
| FelixCal | Calendr | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 once, up to 3 Macs | Free download; its README asks for donations via Buy Me a Coffee |
| Source code | Closed source | Open source on GitHub (MIT) |
| Install | Download from felixcal.app | Zip from GitHub releases or Homebrew |
| macOS | macOS 13 Ventura or later | Version 1.24.0 dropped support for macOS 14 |
| Adding events | Natural-language Quick add | Natural-language entry in English and Czech |
| Apple Reminders | Today's and overdue reminders, tick them off | Create reminders, overdue reminders in the menu bar |
| Video meetings | One-click Join for Zoom, Meet and Teams, a "starts in 1 min" card and a global ⌥⌘J shortcut | Join button for meetings |
| Menu bar | Icon, date, or date plus next-event countdown | Multiple time zones via a format string |
| Keyboard | Shortcuts for new event, join, days and today | Global shortcuts to create events and reminders |
Choose Calendr if
- You want a free, open-source app and are comfortable installing from GitHub or Homebrew.
- You want time zones in the menu bar.
- You're on a macOS version the latest Calendr supports.
Choose FelixCal if
- You're on macOS 13 or 14 and want the current version of the app.
- You want a polished popover with a month grid, "Up next", reminders and Join, set up in a minute.
- You'd like a one-time purchase with email support at hello@felixcal.app.
Free and capable vs paid and focused
Calendr packs a lot in, and it's free. FelixCal keeps a smaller feature set: month, agenda, reminders, Quick add and Join, plus a countdown in the menu bar. If you want every option, try Calendr. If that smaller set is what you need, try FelixCal for 7 days.
Questions
Does FelixCal work on macOS 13 and 14?
Yes. FelixCal needs macOS 13 Ventura or later.
Is FelixCal open source?
No. FelixCal is a paid app from Felix Web Solutions: $6.99 once for up to 3 Macs, after a 7-day free trial.
Does FelixCal support time zones?
No. FelixCal focuses on your month, agenda, reminders and joining meetings.
Your month is waiting.Right up there.
Download FelixCal, click the icon in your menu bar, and you're set.
macOS 13 Ventura or later · No subscription