Big Year vs Big Ass Calendar
Big Ass Calendar is a 4×3 ft dry-erase wall calendar around $49 with markers and stickers. Big Year is free in Google Sheets: eight layouts, CHECK habits, MOON phases, SCHOOL year, and print at any size.
Same job: see 365 days and plan on the wall. Big Ass Calendar ships physical dry-erase; Big Year ships a free editable Google Sheet you print yourself.
Competitive notes reviewed 2026-07-21. Verify pricing and features on vendors before purchasing.
At a glance
| Category | Big Ass Calendar | Big Year |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Around $49 plus shipping for the classic wall size. | Free Google Sheets download. You pay only for printing if you want paper. |
| Year at a glance | Yes. One big wall grid for the full year. | Yes. BIG, MINI, TALL, and more layouts show the full year. |
| Editable | Dry-erase. Wipe and rewrite. No digital backup unless you photograph it. | Google Sheets cells. Edit, undo, share, and version history in Drive. |
| Layouts | One wall format (desk foldable variants exist). | Eight layouts: BIG, Pillar, CHECK, SCHOOL, MOON, MINI, TINY, and more. |
| Habits and moon | Not included. | CHECK habit checkboxes and MOON lunar calendar built in. |
| Academic year | Academic year wall calendars sold separately. | SCHOOL tab with custom start and end dates. |
What Big Ass Calendar is built for
Big Ass Calendar (and similar Big A## Calendar products) target people who want a huge year-at-a-glance wall calendar with dry-erase markers. You get stickers, a marker, and a physical presence in the room. Academic year versions exist for school planning.
When Big Year wins
- You want free, editable, printable year-at-a-glance in Google Sheets.
- You need eight layouts, habit tracking, moon phases, or school year dates.
- Plans change often and you want undo, share, and reprint without buying again.
When Big Ass Calendar wins
- You want a permanent dry-erase board on the wall with zero setup.
- Physical markers and stickers matter more than digital sharing.
- You do not need habits, moon phases, or multiple layout sizes.
Common questions
Is Big Year like Big Ass Calendar?
Same positioning: year at a glance on the wall. Big Year is free Google Sheets you print at your size; Big Ass Calendar is a paid dry-erase product that ships to your door.
Can I print Big Year as big as Big Ass Calendar?
Yes. Use BIG or PILLAR-WIDE on tabloid or A3 for a large wall planner. Scale in print settings for poster sizes.