The private, ad-free alternative to Cozi.
Cozi all but invented the shared family calendar, and millions of families rely on it. But the free version is paid for by ads — it's owned by a media and advertising company. Calluna is the version you pay for directly, so your family is the customer, never the product being sold.
Calluna vs Cozi, line by line.
An honest read — including the things Cozi still does better than we do.
| Callunathat's us | Cozifree · ad-supported | |
|---|---|---|
| No ads in the app | ✓ | ✕ |
| Never sells your household data | ✓ | ~ |
| Leave-by times & schedule-clash alerts | ✓ | ✕ |
| Adult · child · helper roles + privacy tiers | ✓ | ~ |
| Kitchen display & a simple kids' view | ✓ | ~ |
| Shared calendar, lists & to-dos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone push notifications | ✕ | ✓ |
| A free plan, not just a trial | ✕ | ✓ |
The same family calendar, without the catch.
No ads, anywhere
Cozi's free tier is ad-supported, on the very screens your kids see. Calluna has no ads on any screen — phone, kitchen display, or kids' view — and never will.
Your data isn't for sale
Cozi is owned by a large media and advertising company. Calluna is independent and funded only by subscriptions, so there's no incentive to track or sell your household's life.
Smarter about the actual day
Beyond a shared grid, Calluna adds leave-by times, schedule-clash alerts, per-person privacy roles, and a calm kids' view — the things that actually keep a busy household on time.
Where Cozi still beats us.
We're independent and early. Telling you this is the point — a family app that hides its gaps isn't one you should trust.
Push notifications
Cozi sends native phone alerts. We send one calm daily email instead — deliberate, but some families will want push, and we don't do it yet.
A genuinely free tier
Cozi is free to start and stay on. Calluna has a 7-day trial and then a simple paid plan — because being paid for directly is how we avoid ads and data selling.
Recipes & meal planning
Cozi bundles a recipe box and meal planner. We'd rather nail family logistics than spread thin, so that's not something we do today.
Switching from Cozi, answered.
Is Calluna a good alternative to Cozi?
If what you want from Cozi is a shared family calendar, lists, and chores, then yes — Calluna does all of that, and adds leave-by times, schedule-clash alerts, and per-person privacy roles. The big difference is that Calluna has no ads and never sells your data.
Does Calluna show ads like Cozi's free version?
No. Calluna has no ads on any screen — including the kitchen display and the kids' view — ever. Cozi's free tier is ad-supported; removing those ads means paying for Cozi Gold.
Can I bring my family's calendar across?
Yes. Calluna imports your Google Calendar, so if your household already keeps one it comes straight across. Apple and Outlook calendar import are on the way.
Is Calluna free like Cozi?
No. Calluna starts with a 7-day free trial, then it's $12/month or $100/year for the whole household. It's paid directly so it never has to make money from ads or your family's data.
What does Cozi still do better?
Cozi is more established, sends phone push notifications, and bundles recipes and meal planning. Calluna sends one calm daily email instead of push alerts and stays focused on family logistics. We'd rather tell you that than pretend we win on everything.
Comparing other options? See the full comparison or Calluna vs Skylight.
See the calm version for yourself.
Try Calluna free for 7 days. If the calm fits your family, it's $12/month or $100/year — no ads, no data selling, ever.
No ads · No data selling · No tricks aimed at your kids.