Big Year vs Notion calendar
Notion excels at linked databases and team wikis. Big Year excels at a literal year-on-one-page calendar you can print for the wall. Free, no Notion subscription required.
Notion calendar templates are flexible but rarely give you 365 days on one screen optimized for print. Big Year is purpose-built for year-at-a-glance planning in Google Sheets.
Competitive notes reviewed 2026-07-21. Verify pricing and features on vendors before purchasing.
At a glance
| Category | Notion Calendar | Big Year |
|---|---|---|
| Year at a glance | Database views. Custom setup required. | BIG layout: full year out of the box. |
| Print wall calendar | Possible but not native. | Core use case. |
| Learning curve | High if you build from scratch. | Low. Copy and open a tab. |
| Price | Free tier limits; paid for teams. | Free. |
What Notion Calendar is built for
Notion Calendar (and in-app database views) integrate tasks, docs, and events. Setup time is real; year wall print is not the default outcome.
When Big Year wins
- You want a fast free year calendar with print and habits.
- You already use Google Workspace for files.
When Notion Calendar wins
- Your whole company runs on Notion databases.
- You need wiki pages linked to every calendar entry.