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# Compare EssentialPIM vs Google Calendar

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> Detailed comparison between EssentialPIM and Google Calendar. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | EssentialPIM | Google Calendar |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 46 | 4021 |
| **Starting Price** | US$39.95 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, Chat | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Documentation | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### EssentialPIM

Private customers, small to medium sized businesses.

### Google Calendar

Designed for businesses of all sizes, including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government, technology, marketing, sales and more.

## Key features

### EssentialPIM

- Alerts/Notifications
- Batch Processing
- Calendar Management
- Calendar Sync
- Calendar/Reminder System
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Recovery
- Email Monitoring
- Group Scheduling
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Recurring Appointments
- Recurring Tasks
- Task Scheduling
- Task Tagging
- Third-Party Integrations

### Google Calendar

- Alerts/Notifications
- Calendar Management
- Calendar Sync
- Calendar/Reminder System
- Collaboration Tools
- Employee Scheduling
- Group Scheduling
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Recurring Appointments
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Task Scheduling
- Team Calendars
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View EssentialPIM Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/203260/essentialpim)
- [View Google Calendar Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/213340/google-calendar)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/203260/213340/essentialpim/vs/google-calendar)

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