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Head-to-head · Business Scheduling Software

Cal.com vs Booksy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Cal.com #2 in Business Scheduling Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Cal.com
Booksy #8 in Business Scheduling Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Booksy

Cal.com leads on 2 checks, Booksy on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCal.com · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceCal.com · $12/user/mo
  • Free planonly Cal.com
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresCal.com · 1 of 3

Cal.com scores higher on our rubric for business scheduling software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Cal.com offers free plan; Booksy doesn't. Cal.com is cheaper to start at $12/user/mo against $29.99/user/mo.

Cal.com is the better fit for open-source and self-hosted scheduling teams. Booksy is the better fit for salon and service professionals.

  • Cal.com fits best

    Open-source and self-hosted scheduling teams

  • Booksy fits best

    Salon and service professionals

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Side by side

Feature Cal.com 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Booksy 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Business Scheduling Software #8 in Business Scheduling Software
Best for Open-source and self-hosted scheduling teams Salon and service professionals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $12/user/mo (best) $29.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 100+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cal.com 1/3 · Booksy 0/3
Booking page Not checked yet Not checked yet
Group scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Booking payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Not checked yet
Reminder channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Open-source deployment supports teams that want to self-host.
  • Free tier includes unlimited event types, calendars, and 100+ integrations.
  • Routing, workflows, payments, analytics, APIs, and embeddable booking pages.
  • Clients can book through a profile and booking link.
  • Waitlists, reminders, and rescheduling support appointment management.
  • Client records, payments, inventory, and staff tools extend beyond scheduling.
Cons
  • Advanced team routing and analytics begin on the $12 Teams plan.
  • Organization controls cost $28 per user per month, billed annually.
  • Enterprise features use custom pricing rather than a published rate.
  • There is no free plan; the monthly plan starts at $29.99.
  • The feature set spans business operations beyond appointment scheduling.
  • Support channels are email and documentation.
Our verdict

Cal.com is scheduling software for individuals, teams, organizations, and developers. It provides published booking pages, calendar availability synchronization, conflict checking, reminders, payments, routing, team scheduling, analytics,…

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Booksy brings online booking and day-to-day business management together for salons, barbers, and independent beauty and wellness professionals. Clients can book through a provider profile or booking link, while providers manage…

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  1. Cal.comBusiness Scheduling Software 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. BooksyBusiness Scheduling Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cal.com — where it wins

    • Open-source deployment supports teams that want to self-host.
    • Free tier includes unlimited event types, calendars, and 100+ integrations.
    • Routing, workflows, payments, analytics, APIs, and embeddable booking pages.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced team routing and analytics begin on the $12 Teams plan.
    • Organization controls cost $28 per user per month, billed annually.
    • Enterprise features use custom pricing rather than a published rate.

  • Booksy — where it wins

    • Clients can book through a profile and booking link.
    • Waitlists, reminders, and rescheduling support appointment management.
    • Client records, payments, inventory, and staff tools extend beyond scheduling.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; the monthly plan starts at $29.99.
    • The feature set spans business operations beyond appointment scheduling.
    • Support channels are email and documentation.
  • Cal.com9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible scheduler combining open-source deployment, team routing, payments, and APIs.

    Visit Cal.comFull verdict →
  • Booksy8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A booking and business-management suite for salons and service professionals.

    Visit BooksyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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