Kalend is the better app overall, scoring 9.6 to 8.5. Kalend wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Logseq on 0.
People who want tasks, a calendar, habits and a journal in one private, free app
Students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Kalend | Logseq |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Productivity & Notes |
| Category rank | #1 of 17 | #10 of 17 |
| Developer | The Big Head | Logseq, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | — | ✓ |
| Linux | — | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Kalend better than Logseq?
Kalend is the better app overall, scoring 9.6 to 8.5. Kalend wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Logseq on 0.
Which is cheaper, Kalend or Logseq?
Kalend: Free, no subscription or ads; an optional tip unlocks nothing. Logseq: Free and open source; optional Open Collective backing starts at $5 a month. On value for money, Kalend scores higher.
Do Kalend and Logseq work on the same devices?
Only Logseq runs on Windows, Linux, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Kalend or Logseq?
Kalend scores higher on privacy (9.8/10). No account and no Kalend server: everything syncs through your own iCloud. Calendar access is optional, and events are read on the device. No ads, analytics or tracking; App Store label: Data Not Collected.
Strengths and weaknesses
Kalend
- Four planners in one, with nothing locked behind a paywall
- Seven themes that make it feel like a real paper diary
- No account or ads; syncs privately through your own iCloud
- Apple devices only, with no Android, Windows or web app
- No shared lists or team features
Kalend puts your to-do list, calendar, habit tracker and journal in one calm app that feels like a paper diary, not a busy dashboard. Plan the day, group tasks into projects with progress bars, see appointments beside your Apple Calendar, build habits and write about your day by typing or talking. Seven themes give it real personality. No account, no ads, no subscription, and it syncs privately through your own iCloud.
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Logseq
- Free and open source
- Your notes stay on your own device
- Linking, searches and plugins for building a big knowledge base
- The new database version is still in beta
- iPhone App Store version last updated in April 2024
- Android app isn't on Google Play
Logseq is a free, open-source outliner for people who think in bullet points. Each day starts with a journal page, and linking ideas with double brackets slowly builds a web of connected notes. Add tasks, saved searches, flashcards and notes on PDFs, and keep it all on your own device. A big change is underway, though: the new database version is still in beta, and the iPhone App Store app dates from 2024.
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