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DESCRIPTION
BusySync allows multiple users to share and edit iCal calendars on a local area network and sync iCal with Google Calendar. BusySync is a Mac OS X System Preference Pane that runs in the background and adds calendar sharing capabilities to iCal. Leveraging Apple Sync Services and Bonjour, calendar events created in iCal are instantly synchronized with other iCal users on the network and with Google Calendar.
- Google Calendar Synchronization - Sync iCal with Google Calendar for online read-write access to your calendars from any computer, anywhere.
- Bonjour networking - BusySync automatically synchronizes calendars with others on your local area network. No dedicated servers or complicated network settings to configure. It just works.
- Multi-user editing - BusySync allows multiple users to share and edit calendars with full read-write access. Changes made by one user are instantly synchronized with all others on the network.
- Security - Calendars can be password protected to provide users with read-write or read-only access. SSL encryption keeps your data private when syncing on the LAN or with Google.
- Offline access - Changes made to a calendar while disconnected from your home or office network are automatically synchronized when you reconnect to the network.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.2:
- Fixed several google syncing bugs.
- Faster iCal syncing.
- Compatibility with forthcoming BusyCal.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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| BusySync User Reviews (22 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Apr 21 2009 |
WINTERSMITH The product itself works well. It fills a puzzling feature gap in iCal, and gets the job done. The price is nuts. More politely put, it's both deceptive and out of touch. First, it's not actually $25—it's $50, and that's if you're content to sync calendars on a measly TWO machines. I think 3 or 4 machines combined at home and work is pretty average for users most likely to be interested in this utility, but that takes the price up to $75–$100. And no, there's no discount until the 5-licenses mark. 10% off if you spend $125 to $225 for a shareware utility. Gee, thanks dad! When you consider that $90 will get you Adobe Photoshop Elements and $80 will buy a new 4GB iPod Shuffle, it's difficult to understand why BusyMac would insist on a price like this.
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| Apr 30 2009 |
DJC0 I have an iMac, and Air and an iPhone. I have BusySync installed on the iMac and use MobileMe to keep all my iCal's in step. Hence i only need one BusySync license. True, i needed MobileMe to do this (at ~$99/year), but there are a number of cheap or free ways to sync iCal calendars to give the same effect. The beauty of BusySync is that it syncs between **Google Calendar and iCal**, something that's much harder to do without grief. And BusySync has done this seamlessly, for me at least. I'm very happy to have purchased it, and i highly recommend it.
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| Jan 2 2009 |
ANDREWM $25 per computer??? For syncing utility, regardless how good, is simply unacceptable. I use 4 different macs at home and buying 4 licenses for $100 is not what I will do. $25 per home network would be a different story and fully justifiable. All those "OH's" and "AH's" here with 3 to 5 star ratings smell fishy to me too.
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| Dec 4 2008 |
ERIC DURBROW Do we still need this with Google's new FREE application called Calabration, downloaded from here: http://code.google.com/p/calaboration/downloads/list Can someone tell me why we need to pay for a third party utility? Thanks.
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 | Dec 4 2008 |
MACUPDATE ADMIN :) I know you meant to post this URL: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/29881/calaboration
(Version 2.1.9) | |
| Dec 20 2008 |
SPICELMF http://blog.busymac.com/blog/2008/12/google-caldav-versus-busysync.html BusySync put up that comparison. I actually don't use BusySync yet but I plan to download the demo now. I was very hyped up about Google's iCal support, then I realized it only pulls your gCal down to iCal. Personally, I use iCal and would like those calendars to be pushed up to gCal. I'd basically have to delete and recreate all my calendars for this to work. Not to mention for some reason all the calendars are broken up under their each "folder". For example my appointments calendar is under Google:Appointments.. why? Call me OCD but I find it annoying.
(Version 2.1.9) | |
 | Oct 20 2008 |
IVANOVITCH Works like a charm, especially now that the repeating items bug is sorted out. It's worth every cent, even for a group of users. Whilst there are free alternatives available, this offers a more comprehensive suite of tools in a better interface, and the ability to retrieve backups is a deal-maker. The developers are responsive, and helpful - making the app even more useful and understandable (setup is a bit confusing because there are numerous options). All in all, great value, and a 'set-and-forget' app that does what it promises.
(Version 2.1.8) | |
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| Sep 25 2008 |
ARCTOS I used the trial version, and it was nice & handy. Now, spending a bit of time w/google calendar & the iCal > Preferences > accounts > add account (+), I'm not sure where I see the value in this app at $25.00 US per computer. Yes, the google calendars mean that you have to have a new account for each sub-calendar in google, but, I've saved myself $50.00, I still have security (my google calendars are not public). Hence the shorter stars. Yes, we all need to make a living, but, there are other options out there for those willing to spend the time. I suppose I'd consider buying it if I didn't need a license for every computer - I need to pay bills too! http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=99358
(Version 2.1.7) | |
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| Oct 6 2008 |
ODYSSEUS You don't get it. BusySync makes possible over-the-air syncing of Google calendars AND subscribed calendars via MobileMe to the iPhone. It isn't possible otherwise.
(Version 2.1.7) | |
| Oct 20 2008 |
MOLAMOLA Google Calendars synced to iCal are Read Only when you sync them to the iPhone which means you can not enter / change anything using your iPhone. So in case you use an iPhone and want to use the free google calender instead of a terribly expensive mobile me subscription to get a Mac/iphone and Web based calendar solution, BusySync will pay of after just 3 months (compared to subscribing to mobile me). So it makes perfect sense to me, at least as long as Apple does'nt provide a way to make google calender items writable on the iPhone. | |
| Aug 20 2008 |
GUNTIS Doees what it promises. Excellent app. Little bit confusing setup in preferences, but not too much.
(Version 2.1.5) | |
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| Jun 27 2008 |
CHRISTOPHERMSCOTT This app is simply awesome. I have been using it for over two months and have had almost no problems with it. The one problem I did have was almost instantly resolved via customer support. I highly recommend this especially after using SpanningSync
(Version 2.1.3b2) | |
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| Jun 6 2008 |
JADDER This program works seamlessly in the background, is easy to set up and has FANTASTIC developer support.
(Version 2.1.2) | |
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| Jun 5 2008 |
WALRUSCP This is the perfect solution for those of us who need to keep our calendars synced. It works like a charm, and coupling it with Google's sync app for Outlook I can keep all of my calendars synced through Google Calendar. A must have!
(Version 2.1.2) | |
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| May 31 2008 |
CYBERBRENT Service! Service! Service! I sent my third question in at 9:20am this morning and by 9:31am I had a reply from the developer John. You can't get better than this folks :-)
(Version 2.1.1) | |
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