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Head-to-head · Calendar Apps

Nextcloud Calendar vs Doodle

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Nextcloud Calendar #5 in Calendar Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Nextcloud
Doodle #7 in Calendar Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Doodle

Nextcloud Calendar leads on 0 checks, Doodle on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNextcloud Calendar · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresNextcloud Calendar · 3 of 4

Nextcloud Calendar scores higher on our rubric for calendar apps: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Nextcloud Calendar is the better fit for self-hosting teams needing collaborative scheduling. Doodle is the better fit for polls, bookings, and paid appointments.

  • Nextcloud Calendar fits best

    Self-hosting teams needing collaborative scheduling

  • Doodle fits best

    Polls, bookings, and paid appointments

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Side by side

Feature Nextcloud Calendar 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Doodle 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Calendar Apps #7 in Calendar Apps
Best for Self-hosting teams needing collaborative scheduling Polls, bookings, and paid appointments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €42/user/yr $11/seat/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 600+ integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Nextcloud Calendar 3/4 · Doodle 0/4
Shared calendars ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Time blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scheduling links ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Video meeting support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Calendar sync Two_way Not checked yet
Mobile apps Ios and android Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Open-source calendar with self-hosted deployment
  • Sharing, invitations, free/busy planning, and booking links
  • Integrates with Nextcloud Contacts, Tasks, Talk, CalDAV, and iCalendar
  • Free plan includes a group poll, booking page, 1:1, and sign-up sheets
  • Connects calendars, video services, Stripe, and Zapier
  • Team and Enterprise plans add administration, security, and reporting
Cons
  • Paid Enterprise subscriptions start at 100 users
  • No time-blocking feature
  • Mobile access relies on CalDAV-supported calendar workflows
  • Free plan limits users to one group poll and one booking page
  • It focuses on scheduling rather than full calendar management
  • Some advanced features require paid Pro, Team, or Enterprise plans
Our verdict

Nextcloud Calendar is an open-source calendar app for Nextcloud instances, aimed at individuals and teams that need shared scheduling with control over deployment. It supports multiple calendars, event management, recurring events,…

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Doodle is an online scheduling platform for individuals, teams, and organizations that need to coordinate meetings, publish availability, or collect payments during booking. Its main tools include group polls, one-to-one scheduling,…

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  1. Nextcloud CalendarCalendar Apps 8.9Free plan
  2. DoodleCalendar Apps 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nextcloud Calendar — where it wins

    • Open-source calendar with self-hosted deployment
    • Sharing, invitations, free/busy planning, and booking links
    • Integrates with Nextcloud Contacts, Tasks, Talk, CalDAV, and iCalendar

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid Enterprise subscriptions start at 100 users
    • No time-blocking feature
    • Mobile access relies on CalDAV-supported calendar workflows

  • Doodle — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a group poll, booking page, 1:1, and sign-up sheets
    • Connects calendars, video services, Stripe, and Zapier
    • Team and Enterprise plans add administration, security, and reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits users to one group poll and one booking page
    • It focuses on scheduling rather than full calendar management
    • Some advanced features require paid Pro, Team, or Enterprise plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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