ChronoLink's answer

Unlike its competitors, ChronoLink never compromises on privacy:

• No event data is ever stored on ChronoLink servers.
• Personal data is only collected where strictly needed: the service does not know your name, postal address or payment details.
• The service is operating from Germany and its use of your data is governed by the European Union's strict privacy laws.
• Google or Microsoft services are only used if you connect them to your account.
• ChronoLink intentionally does not use Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other US-owned services as those would be required to hand out customer data to US agencies without notifying ChronoLink or the customer.

MergeCal.org's answer:

Users should choose MergeCal for its:

• Simplicity: Easy-to-use interface for managing multiple calendar feeds
• Versatility: Compatible with widely-used iCal/ICS formats
• Time-saving: Eliminates the need to manually check multiple calendars
• Customization: Offers premium features like removing the MergeCal.org link from events

MergeCal.org's answer:

MergeCal was born out of a real-world need:

• Created by Abe Hanoka, a full-stack web developer
• Inspired by the Code & Coffee community's need to consolidate multiple group calendars
• Originally designed for developers spread across multiple cities and time zones
• Evolved from a community-specific solution into a versatile platform
• Aims to solve calendar management challenges for a wider audience

MergeCal.org's answer:

MergeCal stands out with its ability to:

• Seamlessly merge multiple iCal/ICS calendar feeds into a single, unified feed
• Simplify calendar management for busy professionals, teams, and organizations
• Offer an intuitive interface for managing complex scheduling needs
• Provide customization options through premium features

MergeCal.org's answer:

MergeCal's primary audience includes:

• Busy professionals managing multiple schedules
• Remote teams coordinating across different time zones
• Event planners juggling various client and vendor calendars
• Sports teams and educational institutions organizing multiple group schedules
• Anyone looking to simplify their calendar management and improve productivity

MergeCal.org's answer:

MergeCal is built using a modern tech stack:

• Backend: Python with Django web framework
• Frontend: HTML, CSS (SCSS for custom styling), and JavaScript
• UI Framework: Bootstrap 5 for responsive design
• Interactivity: HTMX for dynamic HTML updates
• Data Format: iCal/ICS for calendar feed compatibility

MergeCal.org's answer:

• Code & Coffee (codeandcoffee.org)
• Spitfires.com