One-Way vs Two-Way Notion Calendar Sync

Simpler sync, fewer problems

One-way sync keeps Notion as your single source of truth and works with every calendar app. Here's why that matters.

Works with any calendar
2-minute setup
Share with anyone

Why Notion to Calendar

The features that make the difference

Works with any calendar app

One-way sync via iCal works with Apple Calendar, Outlook, Google Calendar, and any standards-compliant app. Two-way requires specific integrations.

No sync conflicts

Two-way sync can create conflicts when the same event is edited in both places. One-way keeps it simple.

Notion stays source of truth

All your data lives in Notion. Calendar is a view with notifications. No data duplication or sync issues.

Share with anyone

Generate a calendar link anyone can subscribe to. Two-way sync requires everyone to set up their own connection.

Feature comparison

Side-by-side breakdown

Feature
Notion to Calendar
Two-Way Sync Tools
Works with any calendar app
Yes (via iCal)
Limited to specific apps
Sync conflicts
None
Possible
Data stays in Notion
Yes (single source)
Duplicated
Share with others
Easy (just share link)
Requires their setup
Setup complexity
Simple
More complex
Typical price
$0-3/month
$7-20/month

The bottom line

One-way sync works with every calendar app, eliminates sync conflicts, and keeps Notion as your single source of truth.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need two-way sync?

Ask yourself: Do you create events in your calendar app that need to appear in Notion? Do you reschedule events in your calendar and need Notion to update? If not, one-way sync is all you need.

What if I accidentally edit an event in my calendar?

With one-way sync, calendar edits don't affect Notion. The next sync will restore the event to match Notion. Your Notion data is always the source of truth.

Is two-way sync more reliable?

Actually, one-way sync is often more reliable because there's no conflict resolution needed. Two-way sync has to handle cases where the same event is edited in both places.

Why does one-way sync work with more calendar apps?

One-way sync uses iCal, a universal standard every calendar app supports. Two-way sync requires direct API integration with each specific calendar app.

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you need more.

Free

Perfect for getting started

  • ✅ One calendar feed from your Notion database
  • ✅ Daily automatic updates from Notion
  • ✅ View up to 30 events in your calendar
  • ✅ Works with any calendar app (Google, Apple, Outlook)

Great for:

  • • Personal project tracking
  • • Single team calendar
  • • Testing the service
$0

/month

Get Started
Most Popular

Premium

Perfect for teams and power users

  • Up to 10 calendar feeds
  • View up to 100 events per calendar
  • Custom date field mapping (including formula fields)
  • Event locations with map integration (Apple Maps, Google Maps)
  • Event attachments & files
  • Rich event descriptions with database properties
  • 5-minute updates for real-time workflow
  • Advanced filters to create focused calendar views

Perfect for:

  • • Teams sharing project timelines
  • • Multiple project calendars
  • • Real-time event updates
  • • Rich event details in calendar
$3

/month

Less than $0.10 per day

Ready to sync Notion to your calendar?

Works with Apple Calendar, Outlook, Google Calendar, and any iCal app

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