Shared Calendar
Keep everyone in sync with a shared family calendar. Color-coded events for each family member.
Your Family's Command Center
Shared calendars, gamified chores, intelligent meal planning—all in one place. Keep your family organized and kids engaged.
No credit card required. Free tier available.
Everything Your Family Needs
One app to manage schedules, chores, meals, and more. Works for any family structure.
Chores & Tasks
Assign and track chores with ease. Recurring tasks, checklists, and verification.
Gamification
Motivate kids with points, achievements, and rewards. Customizable reward catalog.
Points & Leaderboard
Kids earn points for completing tasks. Family leaderboard keeps everyone engaged.
Family Management
Invite family members, assign roles, and manage permissions for each person.
Google Calendar Sync
Connect your Google Calendar to see all events in one place.
Pointsearned for every task
Badgesfor streaks & milestones
Rewardsyou customize for your family
Kids Love It
Turn Chores into Fun with Gamification
Our points, badges, and rewards system motivates children ages 4-18 to complete their tasks without nagging. Parents set up custom rewards, kids earn points, and everyone wins.
- Point system based on task difficulty
- Achievement badges for milestones
- Parent-controlled reward catalog
- Works for kids and adults alike
- Family leaderboard (optional)
1,250
points earned this week
Reward Catalog
🎮30 min screen time50 pts
🍦Ice cream trip200 pts
🎬Movie night pick150 pts
🛍️$10 allowance bonus500 pts
Make bed+15 points
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free, upgrade when your family grows. Cancel anytime.
Save 17%
$4.17/month
Billed as $49.99/year
- Unlimited tasks & chores
- Full shared calendar
- Complete gamification system
- Points, rewards & leaderboard
- Google Calendar sync
- Up to 8 family members
Cancel anytime · Secure payment via Stripe
Just exploring? Start with our free tier — 2 members, 5 tasks, no time limit.
Self-Hosted
Complete Data Ownership
For privacy-conscious families who want full control. Host Zealous Abode on your own server, VPS, or NAS device.
- Your data never leaves your serverNo third-party access, ever. Complete privacy for your family.
- Full source code accessCustomize, extend, or audit the entire Next.js codebase.
- One-command Docker deploymentGet running in minutes with Docker Compose on any Linux server.
Developer License
$89.99
one-time payment
- Full source code access
- Use forever, yours to keep
- 1 year of free updates
- Docker deployment included
- SQLite / Turso database
- Updates via dashboard
30-day money-back guarantee
Why Families Choose Zealous Abode
See how we compare to other family organization apps
| Feature | Zealous Abode | Cozi | FamilyWall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Calendar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gamified Chores | ✓ | — | — |
| Points & Rewards | ✓ | — | — |
| Family Leaderboard | ✓ | — | — |
| Google Calendar Sync | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Self-Hosted Option | ✓ | — | — |
| No Ads (Free Tier) | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Built for Real Families
Here's what you can do with Zealous Abode
Gamified Chores
Kids earn points for completing tasks. Set difficulty levels, create custom rewards, and watch motivation soar with the family leaderboard.
Shared Calendar
Color-coded events for every family member. See who's doing what at a glance, with Google Calendar sync to keep everything in one place.
Meal Planning
Plan your family's meals for the week, save recipes with ingredients and instructions, and generate grocery lists automatically.
Family Coordination
Invite family members, assign roles and permissions, and keep everyone on the same page — whether you're co-parenting or managing a busy household.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Zealous Abode
Is Zealous Abode really free?
Yes! Our Free tier includes 1 family with up to 2 members, basic calendar features, and 5 active tasks. It's perfect for trying out the app. No credit card required, no hidden fees, and no ads.
How does the gamification system work?
Kids earn points by completing assigned tasks and chores. Parents set point values based on difficulty. Points can be redeemed for rewards you create (screen time, allowance, special activities). The family leaderboard shows who's earned the most points.
Can I sync with Google Calendar?
Yes! Our Family plan includes full two-way sync with Google Calendar. Import your existing events and see everything in one place.
Is my family's data secure?
Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption for all data. Your information is never sold to third parties. For maximum privacy, our self-hosted option lets you run Zealous Abode on your own server with complete data ownership.
What ages is this appropriate for?
Zealous Abode is designed for families with children of all ages. Role-based permissions let parents control what each family member can see and do, so you can give teens more autonomy while keeping younger kids focused on their tasks.
What's included in the free tier?
The free tier gives you a shared family calendar, up to 5 active tasks, and a family leaderboard for up to 2 members. Upgrade to the Family plan anytime to unlock unlimited tasks, gamification rewards, Google Calendar sync, and support for up to 8 family members.
Secure & Private
Your data is encrypted and never sold
Family Friendly
Designed with families in mind
Works Everywhere
Any device with a browser
Ready to Get Your Family Organized?
Shared calendars, gamified chores, and meal planning in one app. Start free, no credit card required.
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