Google Calendar
Jane App
| Feature | Google Calendar | Jane App |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $6/mo | From $54/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | individuals, teams, google-users, students | physiotherapists, chiropractors, psychologists, multi-practitioner-clinics |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Event Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Goals | ✓ | ✗ |
| Appointment Slots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Insights | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Calendars | ✓ | ✗ |
| Online Booking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Charting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insurance Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Telehealth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Intake Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Staff Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Google Calendar Pros
- Free
- Great integrations
- Smart suggestions
- Cross-platform
✗ Google Calendar Cons
- Limited customization
- Basic views
- Requires Google account
✓ Jane App Pros
- Beautiful and intuitive interface
- Online booking with custom intake forms
- Insurance billing built in
- Excellent customer support
✗ Jane App Cons
- No free plan or trial without credit card
- Canada-focused (expanding globally)
- Monthly cost adds up for solo practitioners
The Verdict
Google Calendar is built for individuals and teams, with a focus on event-scheduling and reminders. Jane App targets physiotherapists and chiropractors and leads with online-booking and charting.
On pricing, Google Calendar is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $6/mo compared to $54/mo for Jane App. That $48/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Google Calendar has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Jane App requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.