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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

Calendly vs Cal.com

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Calendly #1 in Appointment Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Calendly
Cal.com #2 in Appointment Scheduling Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cal.com

Calendly leads on 1 check, Cal.com on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
  • Lowest starting priceCalendly · $10/seat/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Calendly scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Calendly is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $12/user/mo.

Calendly is the better fit for teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler. Cal.com is the better fit for technical teams wanting flexible scheduling.

  • Calendly fits best

    Teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler

  • Cal.com fits best

    Technical teams wanting flexible scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Calendly 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Cal.com 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Appointment Scheduling Software #2 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler Technical teams wanting flexible scheduling
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/seat/mo (best) $12/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 150+ integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Calendly 5/5 · Cal.com 5/5
Booking pages ✓ ✓
Group booking ✓ ✓
Round-robin scheduling ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Two-way
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes a customizable booking page and one-on-one scheduling
  • Team plans add round-robin scheduling, lead routing, and Salesforce
  • Supports payments, reminders, mobile apps, embeds, APIs, and webhooks
  • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars
  • Two-way sync, routing forms, payments, and team scheduling
  • Embeds, APIs, mobile apps, and 100+ app integrations
Cons
  • Free is limited to one event type and one calendar connection
  • Round-robin and lead routing require the Teams plan
  • Enterprise starts at 50 seats and adds organization-level controls
  • The Free plan supports only 1 user
  • Paid prices shown apply to annual billing
  • Advanced organization controls require the Organizations plan
Our verdict

Calendly is a cloud-based appointment and meeting scheduling platform for individuals, small teams, and larger organizations. Users create event types, publish customizable booking pages, connect calendars to check availability, and let…

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Cal.com is appointment and meeting scheduling software for individuals, teams, businesses, and developers building scheduling into applications. It connects with calendars, checks availability, publishes booking pages, collects payments,…

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  1. CalendlyAppointment Scheduling Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Cal.comAppointment Scheduling Software 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Calendly — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a customizable booking page and one-on-one scheduling
    • Team plans add round-robin scheduling, lead routing, and Salesforce
    • Supports payments, reminders, mobile apps, embeds, APIs, and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Free is limited to one event type and one calendar connection
    • Round-robin and lead routing require the Teams plan
    • Enterprise starts at 50 seats and adds organization-level controls

  • Cal.com — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars
    • Two-way sync, routing forms, payments, and team scheduling
    • Embeds, APIs, mobile apps, and 100+ app integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan supports only 1 user
    • Paid prices shown apply to annual billing
    • Advanced organization controls require the Organizations plan
  • Calendly9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad scheduler with strong team routing, payments, reminders, and integrations.

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  • Cal.com9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible scheduler with free basics, team routing, payments, and developer tools.

    Visit Cal.comFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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