Proton Calendar – Encrypted Privacy Calendar

Swiss-based encrypted calendar with end-to-end privacy protection, zero-access encryption, and cross-device synchronization for secure event management.

About Proton Calendar: Secure Events

Proton Calendar is a secure event management application that prioritizes privacy and data protection through industry-leading encryption. Created by Proton AG, the team responsible for the trusted Proton Mail encrypted email service, the calendar ensures all scheduling information remains visible only to you and trusted participants.

The app delivers comprehensive calendar functionality including recurring events, multiple reminders, timezone support, and cross-device synchronization. All event data undergoes end-to-end encryption before transmission and zero-access encryption on servers, ensuring complete privacy protection regardless of external threats or government requests.

Features Of Proton Calendar: Secure Events

  • Create and manage events with full encryption across multiple calendars
  • Set recurring events on daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or custom schedules
  • Add multiple reminders per event with customizable notification timing
  • Support for multiple time zones for international scheduling coordination
  • Manage up to 20 different calendars for work, personal, health tracking
  • View agenda or daily view with light or dark mode display options
  • Home screen widget for quick glance of upcoming scheduled events
  • Automatic sync across iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and web browsers

Premium Features in the Paid Plan

  • Manage 20+ calendars for complex organizational needs
  • Shared calendar access with encrypted participant permissions
  • Advanced event search functionality across calendar history
  • Offline access to calendar events without internet connection
  • Task management integration within calendar application
  • Color-coded event categories for visual organization
  • Calendar import and export capabilities for system migration
  • Priority support from privacy-focused technical support team

Free with in-app purchases (Premium plans available)

Free vs Premium Comparison

Feature Free Premium
Encryption Level End-to-end encryption Same encryption, more calendars
Number of Calendars Limited calendars Up to 20 calendars
Ad Experience No ads anywhere No ads (same privacy)
Recurring Events Basic recurrence Advanced custom recurrence
Task Management Not available Full task integration
Search Function Basic search Advanced search
Offline Access Limited Full offline access

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Proton Calendar really free or do I need to pay?

Proton Calendar is free with optional premium features through Proton subscription plans. The basic calendar functionality is completely free and encrypted. Premium Proton plans unlock additional calendars, advanced sharing, and integration features.

Can I migrate my existing calendar events to Proton?

Yes, Proton Calendar supports importing events from other calendar applications. You can import calendar files or events during setup to transfer your existing schedule without manual entry of each event.

What makes Proton Calendar more private than Google Calendar?

Proton Calendar uses end-to-end encryption meaning even Proton cannot read your events. Google Calendar stores unencrypted events and uses them for advertising targeting. Proton is based in Switzerland with strict privacy protection laws.

Can multiple people share a calendar event in Proton?

Yes, you can invite encrypted shared calendars or share event details with other Proton Calendar users. All shared information remains encrypted and visible only to intended participants, not Proton servers.

Does Proton Calendar work offline?

Free version offers limited offline access. Premium Proton plans include full offline access to view and edit calendar events without internet, with automatic sync when connection is restored.

How often is Proton Calendar updated?

Proton Calendar receives regular updates with performance improvements and new features. Recent updates introduced iOS widget support, advanced event scheduling, and video conferencing integration for virtual meeting coordination.