Calendly alternatives
5 meeting scheduling tools people switch to from Calendly, with free plans and starting prices checked 2026-11-06.
Short answer
Cal.com and TidyCal are the two best Calendly alternatives for most solo users. Cal.com's free plan has unlimited links and calendars for one user, and TidyCal's free plan has unlimited booking types and bookings, where Calendly's free plan is limited to one event type.
Calendly alternatives compared
| Tool | Best for | Free plan | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal.com | open-source scheduling and team routing | Yes, 1 user with unlimited links and unlimited calendars | See pricing |
| TidyCal | solo users who want a low flat price | Yes, 1 calendar with unlimited bookings and booking types, plus a 1% platform fee on paid bookings | $12/mo, or $99/yr (about $8.25/mo), for Pro |
| SavvyCal | scheduling that shows overlapping availability | Yes, but guests can only book on the paid Basic or Premium plans | $12/user/mo monthly, $10/user/mo billed annually (Basic) |
| Acuity Scheduling | appointment businesses that take payments | No, 7-day free trial without a credit card | $16/mo billed annually, $20/mo billed monthly (Starter) |
| Microsoft Bookings | Microsoft 365 organizations | See pricing | See pricing |
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1. Cal.com
The free plan includes email and SMS notifications, Stripe and PayPal payments, HubSpot and Salesforce sync, and a Calendly import tool. Team scheduling, round-robin, workflows and removal of Cal.com branding need Teams.
2. TidyCal
Pro adds unlimited calendars, a custom domain, no TidyCal branding and no platform fees. A one-time lifetime deal is sold on AppSumo at $29 (Individual, 10 calendars) and $79 (Agency, adds round robin and collective meetings).
3. SavvyCal
Basic includes unlimited links and calendars, round-robin and shared team availability, workflows, Zapier and an API. Premium at $20 monthly or $17 annual adds custom domains, removes SavvyCal branding and enables Stripe payments. There is no self-serve free trial, but every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
4. Acuity Scheduling
Built for service businesses. Starter supports 1 calendar, Standard at $27 annual adds up to 6 calendars, text reminders, packages and memberships, and Premium at $55 annual covers up to 36 calendars and adds HIPAA BAA. Pricing is per account, not per seat.
5. Microsoft Bookings
Bookings is part of Microsoft 365 business offerings and ties into Outlook and Teams. Which plans include it, and any separate price, should be confirmed on Microsoft's pricing page.
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Why people look for a Calendly alternative
- The free plan allows only 1 event type and 1 calendar connection, and has no automations or payments
- Standard is $10/seat/mo billed annually, which is the cheapest tier with unlimited event types and Stripe or PayPal payments
- Round-robin and team scheduling need Teams at $16/seat/mo billed annually
- Notetaker and Callie are sold as add-ons on top of the seat price
Who should stay on Calendly
Stay if your team uses Salesforce, Marketo or Pardot routing, needs SSO/SAML or an audit log, or has hundreds of event types and embeds that would be costly to rebuild. A solo user on one event type loses nothing by staying on the free plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Calendly alternative?
Yes. Cal.com's free plan offers unlimited links and calendars for one user, and TidyCal's free plan offers unlimited bookings and booking types with one calendar. SavvyCal has a free sign-up but guests can only book on paid plans.
How much does Calendly cost?
Free covers 1 event type and 1 calendar connection. Standard is $10/seat/mo and Teams is $16/seat/mo when billed annually, and Enterprise starts at $15,000/yr for 50 seats. The monthly-billing prices were not shown on the pricing page.
What does the free Calendly plan not include?
Only 1 event type, 1 calendar connection and one-on-one scheduling. Automations, payments, group and collective meeting types and most integrations need a paid plan.
Which Calendly alternative has a one-time price?
TidyCal sells a lifetime deal through AppSumo at $29 for Individual and $79 for Agency. Its monthly Pro plan is $12, or $99 a year.