G2 Vendor Directory

OfficeCalendar vs. iCal

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricOfficeCalendar

by Lookout Software

iCal

by Apple

Overall rating4.54.1
Review count10196
Ease of use8.99.1
Ease of setup9.38.7
Quality of support8.48.4
Meets requirements9.18.5
NPS7040
Small Business30.0%49.7%
Mid-Market60.0%25.7%
Enterprise10.0%24.6%
Total page views9224
Total LLM citations0508

OfficeCalendar

OfficeCalendar is an easy-to-use, low-cost, server-based alternative to Microsoft Exchange Server that enables the sharing of Microsoft Outlook calendar, email, contact and task information on practically any Windows-based network, and does not require a dedicated server. OfficeCalendar Online gives users Outlook web access to their calendar, contact and task folders from anywhere and at anytime.

Pros

    iCal

    iCal is Apple's personal calendar application designed to help users efficiently manage their schedules, appointments, and tasks. It offers multiple calendar views—daily, weekly, and monthly—allowing users to oversee their activities at a glance. With iCal, users can create and manage multiple calendars within a single unified window, making it easy to identify schedule conflicts and available time slots. The application supports online calendar sharing through a .Mac account, enabling collaboration with colleagues, family, and friends.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Syncing Capabilities
    • User Interface
    • Scheduling
    • Calendar Integration