KarlCal vs Cozi.
An honest look.
Cozi has been the default family calendar for years. KarlCal is the newer option built around a shared calendar plus an assistant that does the typing for you. Here is how they actually compare.
Which one fits your family?
Choose KarlCal if…
you want an assistant that adds and moves events for you (by text or by asking Alexa), chores with points for the kids, and meal planning that turns into a grocery list, all in one app.
Choose Cozi if…
your family uses Android phones today, or you want a long-established app with a large recipe library and you are happy with a simpler calendar.
KarlCal vs Cozi
| KarlCal | Cozi | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Shared calendar, family chat and lists | Calendar, lists and recipes, with ads and a calendar limited to 30 days ahead |
| Paid plan | KarlCal Pro: $4.99/month or $39.99/year | Cozi Gold: $39/year. Cozi Max (adds AI tools): $79/year |
| AI assistant | Karl: type or say what is happening and he adds, moves or cancels it | AI tools only on the $79/year Max plan |
| Works with Alexa | Yes: add, change and check events, lists and chores by voice | Check Cozi for current Alexa support |
| Chores | Assign chores, earn points, weekly scoreboard | To-do lists |
| Meal planning | Weekly planner, dinner ideas from what is in your fridge, ingredients to the grocery list | Recipe box and meal planner; AI meal plans on Max |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad and web (Android in the works) | iPhone, Android and web |
Cozi pricing from Cozi’s Compare Plans page, October 2026.
Credit where it's due.
- Android app available today.
- Years of track record and a big existing user base.
- A large recipe library built in.
- The $39/year Gold plan is a fair price for an ad-free calendar.
Why families switch.
- Karl does the data entry: "Jake has soccer Tuesday at 6:30" becomes an event in seconds.
- Hands-free with Alexa when you are cooking or driving.
- Chores with points and a scoreboard kids actually check.
- Meals, groceries, chat and the calendar live in one place.
Good to know.
Is KarlCal free?
Yes. The shared calendar, family chat and lists are free. KarlCal Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year for the smart tools.
Is Cozi still free?
Cozi has a free plan, but it shows ads and the calendar only looks 30 days ahead. Removing both takes Cozi Gold at $39 a year.
Can I move from Cozi to KarlCal?
Yes. Export your Cozi calendar, then import it into KarlCal so your existing events come with you.
Does KarlCal work on Android?
KarlCal works on iPhone, iPad and any web browser today. An Android app is in the works.
Try KarlCal free.
Set up your household in two minutes. The shared calendar, chat, and lists are free, with no credit card.
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