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Head-to-head · Medical Scheduling

Cal.com vs Pabau

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cal.com #1 in Medical Scheduling 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Cal.com
Pabau #6 in Medical Scheduling 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Pabau

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCal.com · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Cal.com
  • Free trialonly Cal.com

Cal.com scores higher on our rubric for medical scheduling: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Cal.com offers free plan; Pabau doesn't.

Cal.com is the better fit for teams needing flexible scheduling across platforms. Pabau is the better fit for aesthetic and multi-location medical practices.

  • Cal.com fits best

    Teams needing flexible scheduling across platforms

  • Pabau fits best

    Aesthetic and multi-location medical practices

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Side by side

Feature Cal.com 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Pabau 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #1 in Medical Scheduling #6 in Medical Scheduling
Best for Teams needing flexible scheduling across platforms Aesthetic and multi-location medical practices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $12/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS
Support Email, Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA
Integrations 100+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cal.com 0/6 · Pabau 0/6
Patient self-scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
EHR integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars.
  • Teams adds round-robin scheduling, routing forms and booking analytics.
  • Offers hosted and self-hosted options, plus APIs and webhooks.
  • Combines online booking, staff calendars, waitlists, and repeat appointments
  • Supports intake forms, reminders, video visits, records, and prescriptions
  • Enterprise plan supports multiple locations; integrates with iCal and Outlook
Cons
  • Medical-specific scheduling depth is limited.
  • Teams starts at $12 per user per month with annual billing.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom.
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Pricing varies by location and number of users
  • Published support channel is documentation
Our verdict

Cal.com provides scheduling software for individuals, teams, organizations and developers. Booking pages let people schedule appointments against calendar availability, with conflict checking, reminders and payment collection. Its broad…

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Pabau brings appointment scheduling together with clinical and administrative workflows for clinics, medical practices, and medical spas. Patients can book online and access information through a portal, while staff manage calendars,…

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  1. Cal.comMedical Scheduling 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. PabauMedical Scheduling 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cal.com — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars.
    • Teams adds round-robin scheduling, routing forms and booking analytics.
    • Offers hosted and self-hosted options, plus APIs and webhooks.

    Where it doesn't

    • Medical-specific scheduling depth is limited.
    • Teams starts at $12 per user per month with annual billing.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom.

  • Pabau — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, staff calendars, waitlists, and repeat appointments
    • Supports intake forms, reminders, video visits, records, and prescriptions
    • Enterprise plan supports multiple locations; integrates with iCal and Outlook

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with no free plan
    • Pricing varies by location and number of users
    • Published support channel is documentation
  • Cal.com9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Flexible booking, routing and payments, though its focus is general-purpose scheduling.

    Visit Cal.comFull verdict →
  • Pabau8.4/10 · Paid

    A broad clinic platform for booking, patient workflows, payments, and multiple locations.

    Visit PabauFull verdict →

More comparisons

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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