Head-to-head · Meeting Scheduling Software
DayOtter vs Proximity
DayOtter leads on 0 checks, Proximity on 2, and 5 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 scoreDayOtter · 7.6/10
- Lowest starting priceProximity · $4/seat/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Proximity
- Most featuresProximity · 5 of 5
DayOtter scores higher on our rubric for meeting scheduling software: 7.6 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #15.
Proximity is cheaper to start at $4/user/mo against $9/user/mo. Proximity offers custom booking domain; DayOtter doesn't.
DayOtter is the better fit for flexible open-source team scheduling. Proximity is the better fit for low-cost team scheduling with routing.
- DayOtter fits best
Flexible open-source team scheduling
- Proximity fits best
Low-cost team scheduling with routing
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Side by side
| Feature | DayOtter 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Proximity 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #14 in Meeting Scheduling Software | #15 in Meeting Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Flexible open-source team scheduling | Low-cost team scheduling with routing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $9/seat/mo | $4/seat/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Features DayOtter 4/5 · Proximity 5/5 | ||
| Group events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Round-robin routing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team booking pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom booking domain | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum meeting duration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | DayOtter is a meeting scheduling platform for individuals, teams, and self-hosters. It combines booking pages, event types, buffers, intake questions, video links, calendar synchronization, reminders, group polls, team scheduling, routing… Read the review → |
Proximity is a web-based meeting scheduling platform for solo professionals, small businesses, and larger teams. It supports one-on-one, group, round-robin, and collective event types, with booking pages that adapt to time zones and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DayOtter — where it wins
- Free plan includes AI scheduling, calendar sync, API, and reminders
- Pro adds weighted round-robin, routing forms, and team scheduling
- Free self-hosted edition includes every Pro feature and Docker support
Where it doesn't
- Custom booking domains are not available
- Self-hosted deployments rely on community support
- Advanced team scheduling requires the Pro plan
Proximity — where it wins
- Free plan plus $4 annual Standard pricing per seat
- Round-robin, collective scheduling, and conditional routing forms
- Calendar sync, embeds, custom domains, APIs, and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Free plan allows only one event type and calendar connection
- Round-robin and collective scheduling require the Teams plan
- Teams requires three or more user seats
- DayOtter7.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible scheduler for teams that need open-source control and broad booking workflows.
Visit DayOtterFull verdict → - Proximity7.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A low-cost scheduler with routing, team booking, payments, and workflow automation.
Visit ProximityFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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