Head-to-head · Calendar Scheduling
Cal.com vs Vagaro
Cal.com leads on 2 checks, Vagaro on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceCal.com · $12/user/mo
- Free planonly Cal.com
- Free trialonly Cal.com
- Most featuresCal.com · 3 of 5
Cal.com scores higher on our rubric for calendar scheduling: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Cal.com offers free plan; Vagaro doesn't. Cal.com is cheaper to start at $12/user/mo against $30/user/mo.
Cal.com is the better fit for open-source teams needing deep customization. Vagaro is the better fit for salons and service businesses with memberships.
- Cal.com fits best
Open-source teams needing deep customization
- Vagaro fits best
Salons and service businesses with memberships
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Side by side
| Feature | Cal.com 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Vagaro 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Calendar Scheduling | #7 in Calendar Scheduling |
| Best for | Open-source teams needing deep customization | Salons and service businesses with memberships |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $12/user/mo (best) | $30/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, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cal.com 3/5 · Vagaro 2/5 | ||
| Booking page | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Team scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Round-robin assignment | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Event types limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Calendar connections | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cal.com is scheduling software for individuals, teams, organizations and developers who need booking pages and calendar availability management. It supports published and embeddable booking pages, conflict checking, reminders, payments,… Read the review → |
Vagaro brings appointment and class scheduling together with business-management tools for salons, spas, barbers, fitness businesses, and other wellness providers. Businesses can publish booking pages, use widgets on their own websites,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cal.com — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited event types, calendars and 100+ integrations
- Teams adds round-robin, shared availability and routing forms
- Open-source software is available to self-host
Where it doesn't
- Teams and Organizations pricing is shown with annual billing
- Advanced organization controls start at $28 per user per month
- Enterprise pricing is custom
Vagaro — where it wins
- Handles appointment and class bookings, including multiple attendees
- Combines payment collection with memberships, packages, and loyalty programs
- Offers two-way Google Calendar sync and automated reminders
Where it doesn't
- One Location starts at $30/month, with no free plan
- Multiple-location pricing is not specified here
- Its broad business-management scope may exceed basic scheduling needs
- Cal.com8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Flexible scheduling with a free tier, team routing and self-hosting options.
Visit Cal.comFull verdict → - Vagaro8.5/10 · Paid
Combines bookings, payments, memberships, reminders, and reporting for service businesses.
Visit VagaroFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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