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Calfeed vs MergeCal
MergeCal wins on price and simplicity: merge a handful of calendar feeds into one link for a few dollars a month, open source with a self-host option. Calfeed wins once the merged calendar needs to reach an audience: an AI rule per source, a hosted page with Apple, Google, and Outlook subscribe buttons, and manual events sitting alongside the merged ones. Different jobs.
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| Feature | Calfeed | MergeCal |
|---|---|---|
| Mental model | One combined calendar, published as a page and a feed | One combined feed link, no page |
| Input | Paste feed links, add a label and an optional AI rule per source | Add feed URLs in a dashboard |
| Transform rules | Yes, an AI rule per source, like "only practices, drop games" | No, feeds merge as-is |
| Hosted page | Yes, a branded viewer page at a stable link | No, output is a feed link only |
| Subscriber UX | Apple, Google, Outlook subscribe buttons, or copy the link | Copy the merged feed link, add it manually |
| Price | First calendar free, then credits or Pro $19/mo | From ~$2/mo, tiers by calendar count (self-host free, open source; pricing checked Jul 2026) |
| Best for | Publishing a combined schedule to an audience | Merging a few feeds privately at low cost |
When Calfeed wins
- The merged calendar needs to reach an audience, not stay personal
- You want a rule per source, like dropping games and keeping only practices
- You want a hosted, branded page alongside the feed link
- Manual events should sit on the same calendar as the merged feeds
When MergeCal wins
- You're merging a few feeds for personal use, not publishing to others
- A low, fixed monthly price matters more than a hosted page
- You want an open-source tool you can self-host
- Sources include Meetup, Discord, or Twitch, feeds MergeCal reads directly