Hetk vs CalendarBridge: at a glance
| Hetk | CalendarBridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iCloud | Yes | Yes |
| One-way sync | Yes | Yes |
| Bi-directional sync | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy controls | Replace the details with “Busy”, Flag the copy as private, title templates | Control which event details sync (all details, just busy, or in between) |
| Real-time sync | Google and Outlook: yes (push). iCloud: checked every 5 minutes, less often if quiet | Yes |
| Scheduling pages | No | Yes (10 links) |
| Unified calendar view | No | Yes |
| AI scheduling assistant | No | Yes (Premium+) |
| Free trial | 21 days | 7 days |
Where Hetk wins
No cap on calendars
Hetk connects unlimited calendars on both plans and limits sync pairs instead: 3 on Personal, 8 on Professional. CalendarBridge caps calendars by tier: 2, 5 or 8.
Longer free trial
21 days vs CalendarBridge’s 7 days.
Where CalendarBridge wins
Scheduling pages
CalendarBridge includes Calendly-style booking pages (up to 10 per plan). Hetk focuses on calendar sync only.
AI scheduling assistant
CalendarBridge’s Premium and Pro plans include an AI assistant you can CC on emails to auto-book meetings. Hetk doesn’t offer this.
Unified calendar view
CalendarBridge provides a browser-based calendar that shows all your accounts in one view. Hetk syncs events between your existing calendars rather than providing a separate interface.
Group/org plans
CalendarBridge offers admin-managed group licensing for teams. Hetk currently serves individual users.
Cost and switching
This page compares features. For every tier and what each setup costs, see the CalendarBridge pricing breakdown. For what you keep, what you give up and the steps to move, see the CalendarBridge alternative page.
Feature-by-feature analysis
At their core, both Hetk and CalendarBridge synchronize events across Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and Apple iCloud. The main differences are privacy controls and CalendarBridge’s bundled scheduling features.
On speed: CalendarBridge’s pricing page says “Events typically update in under a minute” for Google and Outlook. Changes in Google Calendar and Outlook usually arrive within seconds, through push notifications. A safety check runs every 15 minutes in case a notification is missed. Apple iCloud has no push. Hetk checks iCloud every 5 minutes, and less often for a calendar that has been quiet. We have not timed the two side by side.
CalendarBridge bundles in scheduling pages and an AI scheduling assistant. If you need those features and calendar sync, CalendarBridge puts them in one platform. Hetk has neither. It is the sync engine only.
FAQ
Will I miss the AI scheduling assistant from CalendarBridge?
If you use it, yes. Hetk has no AI scheduling, so CalendarBridge is the better fit. If you only use CalendarBridge for sync, Hetk covers that part.
Is Hetk’s sync as fast as CalendarBridge’s?
CalendarBridge’s pricing page says “Events typically update in under a minute” for Google and Outlook. Changes in Google Calendar and Outlook usually arrive within seconds, through push notifications. A safety check runs every 15 minutes in case a notification is missed. Apple iCloud has no push. Hetk checks iCloud every 5 minutes, and less often for a calendar that has been quiet. We have not timed the two side by side, so we can’t say which is faster.
Can I keep using CalendarBridge’s scheduling pages with Hetk?
CalendarBridge’s scheduling pages and calendar sync are separate features, you can disable the sync and keep the scheduling pages. But if you’re switching to Hetk for sync, you may want to consolidate booking links into a separate tool like Calendly to simplify your stack.
Does Hetk support the same sync capacity as CalendarBridge Pro?
The two count different things. Hetk Professional supports up to 8 sync pairs across unlimited calendars. CalendarBridge Pro covers 8 calendars. For what each costs, see the CalendarBridge pricing breakdown.
What if I need to manage more than 8 sync pairs?
Hetk’s Professional plan includes 8 sync pairs. On annual billing you can add more from the billing page, up to 50 sync pairs in total. Hetk pricing has the cost.
CalendarBridge pricing, plan limits and sync claims checked 2 October 2026 on CalendarBridge's pricing page. Plans may have changed since.Related: CalendarBridge alternative | CalendarBridge pricing breakdown | Hetk vs SyncThemCalendars | Best calendar sync tools in 2026