Dato AlternativesCalendar Apps like Dato

Dato is described as 'Replacement for the system menu bar clock' and is a Calendar app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Dato for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and visionOS apps. The best Dato alternative is Scheduler - Calendar Widget, which is free. Other great apps like Dato are Itsycal, Lilius, DeskMinder and Day Peek.

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Dato alternatives page was last updated Jan 8, 2026

Scheduler - Calendar Widget
7 likes
This app helps you focus on managing your schedule with essential features.
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
Proprietary
Application type
Calendar App
Origin
South Korea
Platforms
Mac
iPhone
iPad
+7
Is this a good alternative to Dato?
Scheduler - Calendar Widget is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Dato.
Scheduler - Calendar Widget is the most popular free alternative to Dato.
Scheduler - Calendar Widget is Freemium and ProprietaryDato is Paid and Proprietary
Scheduler - Calendar Widget is Privacy focusedDato is not according to our users
Itsycal
34 likes
Itsycal is a tiny menu bar calendar. If you want, it will display your events as a companion to the Mac Calendar app.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Calendar App
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Is Itsycal a good alternative to Dato?
Itsycal is the most popular Open Source alternative to Dato.
Itsycal is Free and Open SourceDato is Paid and Proprietary
Itsycal is Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedDato is not according to our users
Lilius
2 likes
Lilius will place date & time in your menu bar and will show a drop-down calendar when you click on it.
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once)
Proprietary
Application type
Calendar App
Platforms
Mac
Is Lilius a good alternative to Dato?
DeskMinder
4 likes
Create instant desktop pop-up reminders with one click, featuring full-screen alerts, Apple Reminders sync for iOS devices, widget flexibility, light or dark themes, and customizable placement—no complex calendars, ideal for urgent tasks and attention support.
20 DeskMinder alternatives
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application types
Task Management Tool
Time Tracking Tool
Platforms
Mac
+1
Is DeskMinder a good alternative to Dato?
DeskMinder is the most popular commercial alternative to Dato.
DeskMinder is Paid and ProprietaryDato is also Paid and Proprietary
DeskMinder is Minimalistic, Lightweight and Privacy focusedDato is not according to our users
Day Peek
3 likes
Day Peek helps you stay on top of your schedule. It displays a clock with your upcoming events in a colorful, floating widget that gradually fades in as the event approaches.
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
visionOS
+2
Is Day Peek a good alternative to Dato?
MeetingBar
9 likes
MeetingBar is a menu bar app for your calendar meetings.
31 MeetingBar alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Calendar App
Origin
Ukraine
Platforms
Mac
Is MeetingBar a good alternative to Dato?
Second Clock
1 like
Second Clock is a software that allows for the display of a secondary clock in a different time zone on your menu bar. By pressing the Command key and dragging the menu bar item, users can easily adjust its position on the menu bar.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Time Tracking Tool
Origin
Norway
Platforms
Mac
Is Second Clock a good alternative to Dato?
DayBar
1 like
Integrates local date, calendar events, and reminders into the menu bar. Supports Apple Calendar sync for effortless management, Chinese lunar calendar display, event indication, and task reminders, making to-do items simple and appealing.
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once)
Proprietary
Application types
Calendar App
Todo List Manager
Platforms
Mac
+1
Is DayBar a good alternative to Dato?
Today
1 like
View today’s schedule right from the menu bar. The perfect companion to the built-in Calendar app.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Calendar App
Origin
Norway
Platforms
Mac
Is Today a good alternative to Dato?
Menu Bar Calendar
1 like
Quickly access a monthly calendar from your menu bar.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Calendar App
Origin
Norway
Platforms
Mac
Is Menu Bar Calendar a good alternative to Dato?
In Your Face
2 likes
An app that makes it impossible to miss a meeting by displaying a full-screen alert when it is time to join.
8 In Your Face alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Subscription)
Proprietary
Application type
Calendar App
Origin
Italy
EU
Platforms
Mac
Is In Your Face a good alternative to Dato?
Grila
Like
Calendar for keyboard addicts instantly available on a hotkey.
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application type
Calendar App
Origin
Romania
EU
Platforms
Mac
+4
Is Grila a good alternative to Dato?