A Cozi Alternative the Whole Family Actually Sees
Cozi lives on phones. Luana lives on the one screen the whole family walks past: your TV. (And visibility isn't behind a paywall.)
No credit card to start · $7.99/mo after trial
First, what Cozi gets right
Cozi is a capable family app, and if a phone-first organizer is all you want, it may be the right fit. The question this page answers is what you gain by also putting your family's day on the TV.
Cozi vs Luana
| Cozi | Luana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Phone/web app (no shared TV screen) | App on the TV you already own |
| Cozi Gold | $39/year | $7.99/mo or $79.99/yr (14-day free trial) |
| Runs on | Phones & web | The smart TV you already own (Roku, Fire TV, LG, Google TV) |
| Always-on shared screen | No | Yes, on your TV |
| Kids' routines & chores | Varies | Built in (with star rewards) |
| Photo screensaver | Varies | Included |
Cozi figures verified 2026; prices can change, so check Cozi's site for current pricing.
A phone app lives in your pocket. Luana lives on the wall.
The whole family walks past the TV every day. Luana puts your shared calendar, kids' routines, and chore rewards on that screen, so everyone sees the day without opening an app, and your kids check their routines off from the remote.
FAQ
Is Cozi Gold worth it?
Cozi Gold ($39/year) unlocks real things: an ad-free calendar, month view, calendar search, extra reminders, change notifications, a birthday tracker, and shopping mode. If a phone-only calendar is all your family needs, it can be worth it. But it's worth asking the format question first: even with Gold, Cozi still lives on phones, so nobody sees the plan unless they open the app. Luana skips that question by putting the calendar on the TV everyone already walks past, with no ads at any tier.
How much does Cozi cost, with and without Gold?
Cozi's core calendar and lists are free with ads. Cozi Gold removes the ads and adds month view, calendar search, more reminders, and a birthday tracker for $39/year. Luana is $7.99/mo (or $79.99/yr) with a 14-day free trial, no ads at any tier, and the calendar lives on your TV, not just your phone.
Why do people look for a Cozi alternative?
The two reasons that come up most: Cozi has moved more of its useful features (ad-free browsing, month view, birthday tracking) behind the paid Gold tier over time, and even with Gold, it's still phone-only with no shared screen. If either is your sticking point, Luana adds the thing Cozi can't: an always-on calendar and routines the whole family sees on the TV, with nothing gated behind a features paywall.
Is Luana a good Cozi alternative?
If you want your family's calendar and routines visible to everyone on the TV (not just on phones), yes. Luana adds an always-on shared screen that Cozi doesn't have.
What does Luana cost compared to Cozi?
Luana is $7.99/mo (14-day free trial). Some phone apps are cheaper; Luana's value is the always-on TV display the whole family sees, not a lower price. Check Cozi's site for its current pricing.
Do I need to buy any hardware to switch?
No. Luana runs on smart TVs you likely already own: Roku, Fire TV, LG, and Google TV are fully supported. If your TV is too old, a ~$30 Fire TV stick works.
Will Luana change my calendar?
No. Luana syncs Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars read-only: it shows your events but never edits them.
Also free from Luana: school district calendars you can subscribe to and show on the TV alongside your family's events.
See it on your own TV
Try Luana free for 14 days. You can even preview it in your browser before installing anything.