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# Compare Planday vs Google Calendar

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> Detailed comparison between Planday and Google Calendar. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Planday | Google Calendar |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 4021 |
| **Starting Price** | €2,49 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Planday

Shift-based businesses such as restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retail stores, security firms, fitness centers, event management companies, and hotels.

### Google Calendar

Designed for businesses of all sizes, including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government, technology, marketing, sales and more.

## Key features

### Planday

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Availability Management
- Calendar Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Email Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Group Scheduling
- Labor Cost Reporting
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Online Booking
- Real-Time Notifications
- Real-Time Updates
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Self Service Portal
- Task Management
- Task Scheduling
- Third-Party Integrations

### Google Calendar

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Availability Management
- Calendar Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Email Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Group Scheduling
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Online Booking
- Real-Time Notifications
- Real-Time Updates
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Self Service Portal
- Task Management
- Task Scheduling
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View Planday Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/145648/planday)
- [View Google Calendar Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/213340/google-calendar)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/145648/213340/planday/vs/google-calendar)

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