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FelixCal vs Dato
Dato and FelixCal are both one-time-purchase menu bar calendars that use the calendars already on your Mac, and both let you type a new event in plain English. Dato is strong on time zones. FelixCal also edits events in its popover and its current version runs on older macOS versions.
Last checked: November 2026. Dato details come from its own website, GitHub page or App Store listing.
At a glance
| FelixCal | Dato | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 once, up to 3 Macs | $18 one-time on the App Store, with free upgrades; free trial on its website; also on Setapp |
| macOS | macOS 13 Ventura or later | macOS 26 or later; older versions for earlier macOS on the developer's site |
| Calendar and events | Month grid and "Up next" agenda | Calendar with your events for the next week |
| Apple Reminders | Today's and overdue reminders, tick them off | Shows reminders with your events, mark them completed |
| Adding and editing events | Natural-language Quick add, edit in the popover | Creates events and reminders, including from a global shortcut, and fills in date and time from a typed title (English only). Its FAQ says it doesn't support editing events; double-click opens Calendar |
| Video meetings | One-click Join for Zoom, Meet and Teams, a "starts in 1 min" card and a global ⌥⌘J shortcut | Join links for Zoom, Meet, Teams and 50+ more, global shortcut to join |
| Menu bar | Icon, date, or date plus next-event countdown | Can show the upcoming event |
| Time zones | Not included | Search about 15,000 cities, works offline |
| Calendars | The accounts already in macOS (iCloud, Google, Exchange) through Apple EventKit | The calendars in the Calendar app (iCloud, Google, Outlook) |
Choose Dato if
- You work across time zones and want world clocks in the menu bar.
- You only view events and edit them in Calendar anyway.
- You're on macOS 26 or later, or already pay for Setapp.
Choose FelixCal if
- You want to edit events right in the menu bar popover.
- You're on macOS 13, 14 or 15 and want the current version of the app.
- You'd rather pay $6.99 than $18.
Similar idea, different strengths
Both apps are one-time purchases with no subscription, and both read the accounts already in macOS. Dato's site says it collects no personal data; FelixCal's app has no account and no analytics.
Both can create events from a typed sentence. Dato's site says it doesn't support editing events; if you want to change events without opening another app, FelixCal does that. If you want time zones, Dato does that and FelixCal doesn't.
Questions
Is FelixCal cheaper than Dato?
FelixCal costs $6.99 once for up to 3 Macs. Dato is $18 one-time on the App Store, according to its listing.
Can FelixCal create events?
Yes. Use Quick add to type an event in plain English, such as "Lunch with Ana tomorrow 1pm 90m /personal", or edit events in the popover.
Does FelixCal show time zones?
No. FelixCal focuses on your month, your agenda, reminders and joining meetings.
Which macOS does FelixCal need?
macOS 13 Ventura or later.
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