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Head-to-head · Booking Tools

Calendly vs Appointy

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
2 checks side by side

Higher score Calendly #1 in Booking Tools 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Calendly

Appointy #8 in Booking Tools 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Appointy

Calendly leads on 0 checks, Appointy on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreCalendly · 9.4/10
Free planboth
Free trialboth

Calendly scores higher on our rubric for booking tools: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Calendly is the better fit for teams needing polished, general-purpose meeting scheduling. Appointy is the better fit for small businesses starting with free appointment booking.

Calendly fits best
Teams needing polished, general-purpose meeting scheduling
Appointy fits best
Small businesses starting with free appointment booking

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Calendly 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Appointy 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Booking Tools	#8 in Booking Tools
Best for	Teams needing polished, general-purpose meeting scheduling	Small businesses starting with free appointment booking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$10/seat/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001
Integrations	150+ integrations	1,000+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Calendly 1/3 · Appointy 1/3
Online payments	✓	✓
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Customer accounts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Booking types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calendar sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Staff included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes a booking page, browser extension, and one-on-one scheduling Supports group, collective, multi-host, and round-robin meetings Connects calendars, video tools, CRMs, and payment services	Free plan includes a booking website integration, reminders and a mobile app Supports group, recurring and round-robin scheduling Connects booking pages with calendars, social platforms and payment services
Cons	Free plan is limited to one event type and one calendar connection Round-robin scheduling and lead routing require the Teams plan Advanced enterprise controls are reserved for Enterprise	Free plan is limited to 1 staff member and 5 services Free plan caps bookings at 100 appointments per month Staff login and resource scheduling are listed under Professional, not Free
Our verdict	Calendly helps individuals and teams share availability through customizable booking pages, so invitees can schedule without back-and-forth email. It supports one-on-one, group, collective, multi-host, and round-robin meetings, with… Read the review →	Appointy is online appointment scheduling software for professionals and service businesses, from wellness and fitness providers to education, healthcare and local services. It combines customer booking pages and website widgets with… Read the review →

CalendlyBooking Tools 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
AppointyBooking Tools 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Calendly — where it wins
- Free plan includes a booking page, browser extension, and one-on-one scheduling
- Supports group, collective, multi-host, and round-robin meetings
- Connects calendars, video tools, CRMs, and payment services
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to one event type and one calendar connection
- Round-robin scheduling and lead routing require the Teams plan
- Advanced enterprise controls are reserved for Enterprise
Appointy — where it wins
- Free plan includes a booking website integration, reminders and a mobile app
- Supports group, recurring and round-robin scheduling
- Connects booking pages with calendars, social platforms and payment services
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 1 staff member and 5 services
- Free plan caps bookings at 100 appointments per month
- Staff login and resource scheduling are listed under Professional, not Free

Calendly9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible booking tool, from one-on-one meetings to team routing and payments.
Visit Calendly Full verdict →
Appointy8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Appointy pairs a capped free plan with booking, calendar sync, reminders and payments.
Visit Appointy Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update