BusyCal vs OmniFocus

OmniFocus is a project and task execution system. BusyCal is a calendar planning system with integrated tasks. If you need deep project management, OmniFocus is a strong option. If you need calendar + tasks in one place, BusyCal is typically the better fit.

Last reviewed: February 2026.

At a Glance

Criteria	BusyCal	OmniFocus
Primary model	Calendar-first scheduling	Project and task management
Best fit	Time-centric planning and availability	Task decomposition and review workflows
Strength	Calendar context and schedule visibility	Project hierarchy and task control
Trade-off	Lighter project hierarchy	Less calendar-first depth

Calendar & Sync Comparison

Capability	BusyCal	OmniFocus
Native CalDAV account sync	Yes	No
Microsoft 365 / Exchange calendar sync	Yes	No
Calendar subscriptions (.ics / holiday feeds)	Yes	No
Multiple provider calendars in one app (iCloud + Google + Exchange + CalDAV)	Yes	No
Calendar views (Day / Week / Month / Year Planner)	Yes	No
Calendar Groups	Yes	No
Favorite Time Zones	Yes	No
Map out events with locations	Yes	No
Task-database sync via first-party cloud or WebDAV	No	Yes

Where OmniFocus May Be Better

You need deep project structure and review cycles.
Your team follows a task-management-first methodology.
You prefer OmniFocus sync via Omni Sync Server or WebDAV.

Where BusyCal May Be Better

You want calendar + tasks in one planning interface.
Your planning model is driven by calendar time and availability.
You want events and task context visible together in scheduling views.
You need strong multi-calendar visibility.
You want Calendar Groups to organize many calendars into folders.
You want native account sync across iCloud, Google, Exchange/Microsoft 365 (Graph), and CalDAV in one calendar client.
You want to map out events with locations and travel-time context directly in your planning workflow.

BusyCal Account Sync Docs

Official Links

Want to compare a few more options before deciding? Browse all BusyCal comparison guides.

At a Glance​

Calendar & Sync Comparison​

Where OmniFocus May Be Better​

Where BusyCal May Be Better​

BusyCal Account Sync Docs​

Official Links​