Hera

Hera is a calendar app designed specifically for remote workers and distributed teams. It lives on your Mac and replaces the usual back-and-forth of scheduling with keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop availability sharing, and plain-English meeting creation. You can also create lightweight events called "activities" — like a lunch break or a focus block — using reusable templates, and jot down Markdown notes next to any event. Hera integrates with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Whereby so you can join calls with one click.

What sets Hera apart is its focus on speed and reducing friction. The app is built around keyboard shortcuts (⌘+K for a command palette, ⌘+E to view the calendar, C to create an event, A to share availability, ⌘+J to join the next meeting). Instead of emailing colleagues to find a time, you drag your open slots and Hera generates a message for you. The "I'm late" feature can automatically email meeting participants when you're running behind. A free tier covers unlimited calendars and basic sharing links; the Power tier ($12/month) adds unlimited sharing links, activities, and priority support; a Team tier ($40/month) includes unlimited users and bi-weekly check-ins with the Hera team.

Hera is best suited for individuals and teams who live in their calendar and want to spend less time scheduling. It's especially useful for remote workers coordinating across timezones, freelancers juggling multiple types of events, and anyone who prefers keyboard-driven workflows over clicking through menus. That said, Hera is shutting down on September 1st — so new users should consider that before investing time in the app.