Everything iCal Merge can do
Merge calendar feeds into one auto-updating link, control exactly what it shows, and publish it anywhere. Here's the full tour — with a Free vs Pro comparison at the end.
Merge and share
Anything that publishes an iCal/ICS feed can be a source — Google, Outlook, Apple iCloud, booking sites, sports apps, school portals, league fixtures. iCal Merge fetches them all and serves one combined, auto-updating feed.
One link for every calendar
FreeCombine multiple feeds into a single subscription link that works in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and anything else that accepts a webcal or https address. Everyone subscribes once and never manages a thing.
Labels that show the origin
FreeEvery event can carry its source’s name — or a custom prefix you choose — so “Practice” becomes “Emma soccer: Practice” in the merged view.
A color for each feed
FreeGive every source its own color, carried into calendar apps that support it, so you can tell feeds apart at a glance.
Always up to date
FreeSources are re-fetched automatically. New and changed events flow into the merged link on their own — no re-importing, no stale copies.
Preview before you share
FreeSee the merged calendar right in the editor, refresh it on demand, or download the whole thing as an .ics file.
Share without oversharing
A merged feed often goes to people who shouldn’t see everything. These controls decide exactly what leaves your calendar.
Busy-only masking
ProShow any source as opaque “Busy” blocks — or a label you choose. Start and end times stay accurate for scheduling; titles, locations, guests, and notes never leave your calendar.
Clean feed
FreeStrip alarms, attendee lists, and organizer details from the merged output, so subscribers don’t inherit your reminders or your contacts.
Links you can revoke
FreeYour feed URL contains a long, unguessable token. Rotate it any time and the old link stops working immediately.
Extra links with their own rules
ProPublish up to 10 extra links per calendar, each with its own sources, filters, and privacy settings — a full-detail link for family, a busy-only link for colleagues, all from the same calendar.
Control what each feed shows
Merging everything is easy; the useful part is deciding what makes the cut and how fresh it stays.
Keyword filters
ProKeep or hide events by words in the title — only the “Game” events from a sports app, nothing marked “Optional”. Filters apply per source, so each feed gets its own rules.
Faster refresh
ProChoose how often each calendar re-fetches its sources: every 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Free calendars refresh hourly.
Refresh on demand
FreeJust changed a source? Hit refresh and the merged feed updates immediately, without waiting for the next scheduled fetch.
Source health warnings
FreeIf a feed URL stops responding, it’s flagged in your dashboard — and you get an email if it keeps failing — instead of events silently going missing.
Built for rental hosts
Listing on Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com means three calendars that must never disagree. These tools keep the channels honest.
Double-booking alerts
ProWhen bookings from two different channels land on the same dates, you get an email — one heads-up per clash — before it turns into a canceled stay and a penalty.
Turnover buffer
ProAutomatically block one or more days after each checkout, so back-to-back bookings can’t sneak into cleaning and turnover time.
A schedule for your cleaner
ProA separate link that turns each checkout into a “Clean” task. Your cleaner subscribes once and sees exactly what they need — nothing else.
Airbnb checkout-date fix
FreeAirbnb’s exported feed can put checkout on the wrong day. Flip one switch and the merged output shows the real checkout date.
Put it on your website
The merged calendar isn’t just a subscription link — it’s also a live page you can embed in any site.
Embeddable calendar
FreeCopy one iframe snippet into WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or plain HTML and visitors see a live, always-current calendar — no plugin required.
Match your site
FreePick light, dark, or match-the-visitor theming, choose a month, week, day, or agenda layout, and set a custom accent color to fit your brand.
Public-safe mode
FreePrefer not to show event details on a public page? One option renders every event as “Busy” while keeping the schedule visible.
No badge on Pro
ProFree embeds carry a small “Powered by iCal Merge” badge. On Pro, it’s removed automatically.
Free vs Pro at a glance
The Free plan is free forever — no credit card, no trial clock. Pro is $5/month or $50/year and unlocks the power features.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Merge & share | ||
| Merged calendars | 1 | 10 |
| Source feeds per calendar | 3 | 25 |
| Shareable subscription link (webcal + https) | ||
| Custom labels & event prefixes | ||
| Color-code each feed | ||
| Live preview & .ics download | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Clean feed — strip alarms, attendees & organizers | ||
| Revocable link you can rotate any time | ||
| Busy-only masking with a custom label | ||
| Extra shareable links with their own rules | Up to 10 per calendar | |
| Control | ||
| Keyword filters — keep or hide events by title | ||
| Auto-refresh | Hourly | As fast as every 5 min |
| Refresh on demand | ||
| Source health warnings & failure emails | ||
| Rental hosts | ||
| Double-booking email alerts | ||
| Turnover buffer days after checkout | ||
| Cleaner schedule link | ||
| Airbnb checkout-date fix | ||
| Website embed | ||
| Embeddable calendar (iframe) | ||
| Theme, layout & accent color options | ||
| Show embedded events as “Busy” | ||
| “Powered by iCal Merge” badge | Shown | Removed |
| Plan | ||
| Support | Standard | Priority |
| Price | $0 forever | $5/mo or $50/yr |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pay to merge calendars?
No. The Free plan merges one calendar with up to three source feeds, refreshed hourly, with a shareable subscription link — free forever, no credit card. Pro adds capacity (10 calendars, 25 feeds each) and the power features like filters, busy-only masking, and alerts.
What can I use as a source?
Any calendar that publishes an iCal/ICS or webcal URL: Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple iCloud, Airbnb and other booking sites, TeamSnap and other sports apps, school systems, and public league fixtures.
Is the merged calendar read-only?
Yes. iCal Merge is one-way: it combines what your sources publish into a single feed. You keep editing events in the original calendars, and the changes flow through automatically.
How quickly do changes show up?
iCal Merge re-fetches your sources hourly on Free and as fast as every 5 minutes on Pro. Your calendar app then checks the merged link on its own schedule — Google Calendar, for example, can take several hours to re-poll any subscribed feed, regardless of the tool that serves it.
Can strangers find my merged calendar?
The feed and embed URLs contain a long random token that can’t be guessed, and they’re kept out of search indexing. Anyone who has the link can read the feed, so if a link ever leaks you can rotate it and the old one stops working.
What happens if I cancel Pro?
Your merged links keep working. Pro-only settings such as keyword filters become read-only — you can clear them, but editing needs Pro — and new calendars and feeds follow the Free plan limits.
Try it with your own calendars
Create your first merged calendar in a couple of minutes — free.
Start merging your calendars