Comparison
Homie vs Google Calendar & Tasks
An Honest Comparison
Google Calendar is everywhere. It's free, works on every device, and you probably already use it. Combined with Google Tasks, it handles events and to-dos. But for families, there are gaps — no shared view, no meal planning, no routines, and each family member needs their own Google account.
Homie was built specifically for families. One shared account, no setup friction, and features designed for how families actually coordinate — calendars, tasks, routines, recipes, and meal planning in one place.
See how Homie compares to other family organizers
At a Glance
Designed for families, not individuals.
Google Calendar was built for individuals who might share with others. Each person needs their own Google account. Each person manages their own view. There's no unified "family calendar" — just individual calendars you can share.
Homie is a family whiteboard. One account for everyone. Open the app and you see what the whole family sees. No setup per person, no managing permissions, no wondering if grandma figured out how to access the shared calendar.
Calendar
Tasks & Lists
Google Tasks is a personal to-do list — there's no way to share tasks with family members or collaborate on lists. Homie's lists are shared by default, and you can even share them publicly with babysitters or grandparents without requiring an account.
Routines & Chores
Google has no concept of routines. You can create recurring tasks, but there's no way to group "Morning routine" into brush teeth, pack backpack, grab lunch. Homie's routines are structured checklists designed for the repetitive rhythms of family life.
Meals & Recipes
Google offers no meal planning, recipe storage, or shopping list features. You'd need separate apps like Google Keep, a recipe app, and a shopping app — none of which integrate with each other. Homie keeps it all connected.
Design & Experience
Only in Homie
Features Google Calendar & Tasks don't have:
One shared account
No per-person Google accounts needed. Open the app and everyone sees the same family calendar. Like a whiteboard on the fridge.
Routines with checklists
Structured morning routines, chore lists, medication reminders. Not just repeating tasks — organized checklists.
Meal planning & recipes
Plan meals on the calendar, store recipes, generate shopping lists. All integrated, not scattered across apps.
Shared shopping lists
Collaborate on shopping lists in real-time. Share with anyone via link — no account required.
Unified agenda
Events, meals, routines, and tasks in one view. See your whole day at a glance.
Family change notifications
Get notified when family members add or change events. Google sends no alerts for shared calendar changes.
Only in Google
Being fair — here's what Google Calendar & Tasks offer that Homie doesn't:
Completely free
Google Calendar and Tasks are free forever, with no paid tier. Homie has a 30-day free trial, then costs $1.50/user/month.
Gmail integration
Automatically creates events from emails — flight confirmations, restaurant reservations, package deliveries.
Google Meet integration
Add video conferencing to any event with one click. Homie doesn't have video call integration.
Two-way calendar sync
Changes sync both ways with other calendars. Homie can import or view external calendars, but not push changes back.
Year view
See the entire year at a glance. Homie offers day, 3-day, week, and month views.
100+ languages
Google supports virtually every language. Homie supports 11 European languages.
Pricing Comparison
Google is free, and that's hard to beat. But Google is a calendar — not a family organizer. If your family needs meal planning, routines, shared shopping lists, or a single shared account that everyone can access, Homie fills those gaps.
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