Clockwise Alternatives (2026): 10 Tools Compared

Clockwise was an AI calendar assistant that protected focus time and shuffled flexible meetings. If you used it, you'll know why people miss it. Clockwise's own site now carries a notice saying the product is ending as the company joins Salesforce, so anyone relying on it needs somewhere else to go.

That's why I've put together ten Clockwise alternatives, listed in no particular order and sorted alphabetically. Some do the same job of defending your diary, others plan your whole day, and a few simply give you a calmer calendar. I've taken every description from each tool's own website, so check the current details there before you move your diary across.

Clockwise alternatives at a glance

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes a free plan or a free tier. Trial only means a free trial without an ongoing free plan. Offers change often, so confirm on the site itself.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Akiflow	Time-blocking planner	Calendars, tasks and an inbox in one view	Trial only
Amie	Calendar with notetaker	Calendar, to-dos and meeting notes	Trial only
Fantastical	Calendar app	Several calendars in one clear view	Yes
Morgen	AI planner	Daily plans around your events	Trial only
Motion	AI planning platform	Tasks, projects and calendar together	Trial only
Notion Calendar	Diary app	Calendar beside Notion databases	Yes
Reclaim.ai	Calendar assistant	Focus time, habits and buffers	Yes
Routine	Tasks and calendar app	Tasks, notes and calendar in one app	Yes
Trevor AI	Task planner	Planning tasks around a calendar	Yes
Vimcal	Fast calendar	Time zones and quick scheduling	Yes

Ten calendar assistants and planners for people replacing Clockwise

Akiflow

Best for: People who want to drag tasks onto the day; it merges calendar events with tasks from other apps and has an AI assistant.

Amie

Best for: Solo workers who want a calendar plus AI scheduling for to-dos; it names Google Calendar and Apple Calendar connections.

Fantastical

Best for: Anyone juggling work and personal diaries; it works with Google, Microsoft 365, Exchange, iCloud and CalDAV, and takes plain-English event entry.

Morgen

Best for: People who want an AI-suggested plan; it syncs Google, Outlook, Apple and Fastmail calendars and links to several task apps.

Motion

Best for: Busy teams who want tasks scheduled for them; it connects Outlook, Google and iCloud calendars into one merged view.

Notion Calendar

Best for: Notion users; it connects Google, Outlook and iCloud-synced calendars and shows database items next to your events.

Reclaim.ai

Best for: People who want protected focus blocks; it runs on Google Calendar and Outlook and moves flexible items around meetings.

Routine

Best for: People who want a single workspace; it lists Google Calendar, Outlook and iCloud Calendar, with an AI assistant built in.

Trevor AI

Best for: Individuals who want task time estimates; it connects Google, Microsoft and Apple calendars, plus Google Tasks and Todoist.

Vimcal

Best for: People with a heavy meeting load; it sits on top of Google Calendar and Outlook and offers AI scheduling from typed availability.

What your calendar assistant can read before you connect it

Every tool on this page works by connecting to your calendar, and some also ask to see your email or your contacts. That's a lot of detail about your working life, so read the permission screen slowly rather than clicking through it.

• Event details. Titles, guests, locations and video links usually come with calendar access, so a private appointment can be visible to the tool.
• Email and contacts. A few planners ask for these too. Only agree if you can see what the feature needs them for.
• Where it's stored. Look at the privacy page to see whether your events stay on the provider's servers and how you delete them.
• Disconnecting. Check that you can revoke access from your Google or Microsoft account settings, not just inside the tool.

Start with a spare calendar or a single work diary if you'd like to see how a tool behaves before it touches everything. And if your calendar holds client names, check what your own confidentiality rules say about third-party tools.

Defending focus time: what to look for in a Clockwise replacement

Clockwise was loved mostly for focus blocks and meeting moves, so start by writing down which of those two you relied on. They need different features.

• Automatic focus blocks. Look for tools that add protected time and let you set the hours you want kept clear.
• Moving flexible meetings. Few tools reshuffle other people's invitations. Check what the help pages say about who is affected.
• Task planning. Some replacements schedule your to-do list into gaps. That's a different job from guarding meetings.
• Scheduling links. If clients book you, make sure the new tool can offer a booking page.

Calendar assistant or planner: which type suits your week

A pure calendar app makes your diary faster and clearer. A scheduling assistant adds rules, such as focus time and buffers, and applies them for you. A planner goes further and decides when each task should happen.

If your days are mostly meetings, a quicker calendar plus a few habits can be enough. If your days are mostly tasks, a planner will justify itself sooner. My guide to productivity apps for small business looks at the wider toolkit around these choices.

Moving your calendar away from a closed assistant

Since the old tool is closing, treat the move as a tidy-up rather than a copy and paste. Your events live in Google or Microsoft, not in the assistant, so they stay put. What you'll need to rebuild are the rules.

1. List your recurring focus blocks, buffers and working hours.
2. Check that your scheduling link has a replacement and tell regular contacts about the new address.
3. Connect the new tool to one calendar first and watch what it changes.
4. Remove the old tool's access in your calendar account settings.
5. Review the week ahead once the new rules have run.

Questions to ask before you pick a new calendar assistant

• Which of my calendars does it connect to, and can it handle more than one?
• What does it change automatically, and can I undo it?
• Can I turn off a feature without losing the rest?
• Does my team need to use it too, or does it work on my diary alone?
• What does the free plan or trial include today?
• How do I export or delete my data if I leave?

If you'd like a second pair of eyes on how these tools fit your business, you can read about working with an AI consultant in the UK. My round-up of AI tools for small business owners puts calendar helpers alongside the rest.

Why a smaller calendar tool can be a sensible pick

Smaller makers often respond quickly and focus on one job. They may also be young, and as Clockwise shows, products can close. Before relying on a newer tool, check that its site is being updated, read its help pages and keep a plain export of anything important.

Do you make an AI calendar assistant or planner? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

A short checklist before you switch calendar assistant

Choose two options that suit how your week looks. Connect each to a test calendar, check what each reads, and compare how the free plan or trial feels. Keep the one that makes your week calmer, and set a date to review it.

Frequently asked questions

What can I use instead of Clockwise?

You can use another AI calendar assistant, a planner that schedules your tasks, or a faster calendar app. The right type depends on whether you mainly need protected focus time or help planning your to-do list.

Is Clockwise still available?

Its own website carries a notice saying the product is ending and that the company is joining Salesforce. Check that page for the latest wording before you rely on it.

Will my events disappear when a calendar assistant closes?

Your events normally live in your Google or Microsoft calendar rather than in the assistant. Check your calendar account to confirm, and export a copy if you want extra safety.

Is it safe to let a tool read my calendar?

Read the permission screen, connect one calendar first, and check you can remove access from your Google or Microsoft account settings. Be careful with calendars that hold confidential client details.

Do calendar assistants have free plans?

Some do and some offer only a free trial. The table above shows which is which, but check each site because offers change.