Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software
Calendly vs Picktime
Calendly leads on 0 checks, Picktime on 1, 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 pricePicktime · $2.25/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Calendly
Calendly scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 9.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #18.
Picktime is cheaper to start at $2.25/user/mo against $10/user/mo.
Calendly is the better fit for teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler. Picktime is the better fit for budget-conscious businesses needing many resource types.
- Calendly fits best
Teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler
- Picktime fits best
Budget-conscious businesses needing many resource types
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Side by side
| Feature | Calendly 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Picktime 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Appointment Scheduling Software | #18 in Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler | Budget-conscious businesses needing many resource types |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $10/seat/mo | $2.25/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 150+ integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Calendly 5/5 · Picktime 5/5 | ||
| Booking pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Round-robin scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Calendar sync | Two-way | Two-way |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Picktime is an appointment scheduling platform for businesses managing more than one booking type. It supports appointments, classes, events, interviews, rooms, and equipment, with online booking pages, shared links, and website widgets… Read the review → |
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
Picktime — where it wins
- Schedules appointments, classes, events, rooms, and equipment
- Supports two-way calendar sync, reminders, payments, and deposits
- Offers multi-location management with round-robin assignments
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan caps accounts at 3 users, 3 resources, 2 locations, and 2 classes
- Starter is limited to 3 users and 5 classes
- Paid plan pricing shown here requires annual billing
- Calendly9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad scheduler with strong team routing, payments, reminders, and integrations.
Visit CalendlyFull verdict → - Picktime7.1/10 · Free plan
A low-cost scheduler for appointments, classes, events, resources, and payments.
Visit PicktimeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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