TimeTree is popular for sharing calendars with groups, with handy per-event chat. It's mainly a calendar — Planninn is a full family planner. Honest comparison (checked July 2026).
| Feature | Planninn | TimeTree |
|---|---|---|
| Shared calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Colour per family member | Yes | Yes |
| Per-event chat | No (has notes) | Yes |
| Assign tasks | Yes | Limited |
| Shared grocery list | Yes | No |
| Teams & clubs | Yes | Partly |
| Data stored in the EU | Yes | Outside EU |
| Price | Free to start, €19.99/yr | Free |
TimeTree shares calendars with several groups at once and has pleasant communication around events. For pure calendar coordination with friends or groups it works nicely and free.
Planninn bundles calendar, tasks and groceries into one family app with a colour per member and EU storage. For clubs there's real team planning, and you import school and sports schedules via iCal.
Mainly want to share calendars and chat per event? TimeTree is pleasant. Want the whole household — planning, tasks and groceries — in one app, Planninn fits better.
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