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Cal.com alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Cal.com: many settings, so setup takes longer than simpler tools, and self-hosting requires running cron jobs and handling upgrades. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cal.com, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Calendly currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Calendly logoCalendlyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 566.5
2Easy!Appointments logoEasy!AppointmentsOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3Rallly logoRalllyOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4zcal logozcalFree plan + paidNoWeb5 of 555.3
5Zeeg logoZeegFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 453.6
  1. Calendly logo

    1. CalendlyTop pick

    Best for: Sales, recruiting and client-facing teams that want the most familiar booking experience

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cal.com

    The most familiar booking flow for invitees, with a polished hosted product and nothing to maintain.

    Pros

    • Invitees already know how it works, so bookings convert well
    • Round-robin, routing forms and CRM sync for teams
    • Large integration catalogue and solid mobile apps

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only one event type and one calendar
    • Per-seat pricing adds up quickly for larger teams
    • Enterprise features start at an annual contract minimum
    Visit Calendly Compare with Cal.comDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Calendly a good Cal.com alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, one event type and one calendar
    Checked Oct 25, 2026calendly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $10 per seat/month, billed yearly (Standard)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026calendly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $16 per seat/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026calendly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise
    From $15k per year, 50 seats minimum
    Checked Oct 25, 2026calendly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    150+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026calendly.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Easy!Appointments logo

    2. Easy!Appointments

    Best for: Organisations that want free, self-hosted appointment booking under their own control

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cal.com

    A simpler self-hosted PHP booking app for service businesses rather than meetings.

    Pros

    • Free under the GPL with unlimited users
    • Data stays in your own MySQL database
    • Plugins for WordPress, Joomla and Drupal

    Cons

    • You maintain the server, updates and backups
    • Plain interface compared with commercial tools
    • Payments and reminders need extra configuration
    Visit Easy!Appointments Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Easy!Appointments a good Cal.com alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026easyappointments.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed hosting
    €20/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026easyappointments.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source since
    2014
    Checked Oct 25, 2026easyappointments.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Your own MySQL database
    Checked Oct 25, 2026easyappointments.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Rallly logo

    3. Rallly

    Best for: Groups and organisations that need date polls without ads, or want to self-host them

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cal.com

    Open-source and self-hostable too, focused on group date polls instead of booking pages.

    Pros

    • Participants vote without creating an account
    • Ad-free, clean interface that works well on mobile
    • Self-hostable with Docker Compose

    Cons

    • Free hosted plan limits open polls and retention
    • No one-to-one booking pages
    • Self-hosted commercial use may require a licence
    Visit Rallly Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rallly a good Cal.com alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 3 open polls, 30-day retention
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rallly.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $6 per seat/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rallly.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, with Docker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rallly.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Single-server Docker Compose stack
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.rallly.co(opens source in a new tab)
  4. zcal logo

    4. zcal

    Best for: Individuals who want polished, free booking links with unlimited calendars

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cal.com

    Hosted and free for individuals, without the extra configuration Cal.com exposes.

    Pros

    • Free plan with unlimited links and calendars
    • Booking pages with custom fonts, colours and layouts
    • Meeting polls included

    Cons

    • No native mobile apps
    • No refunds once you're billed
    • Fewer integrations than Calendly
    Visit zcal Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is zcal a good Cal.com alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 with unlimited links
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zcal.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $7 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zcal.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zcal.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zcal.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Refunds
    Not offered
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zcal.co(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Zeeg logo

    5. Zeeg

    Best for: European businesses that want GDPR-focused scheduling with team features

    Free plan + paidWeb

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cal.com

    EU-hosted, GDPR-focused scheduling with a free plan for teams wary of US clouds.

    Pros

    • Free forever plan for scheduling
    • Positioned around GDPR compliance
    • Routing forms and round-robin on paid plans

    Cons

    • Prices in euros excluding VAT
    • AI voice features cost extra by usage
    • Smaller ecosystem than US market leaders
    Visit Zeeg Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zeeg a good Cal.com alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, Starter is free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zeeg.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    €10 per user/month, annual, excl. VAT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zeeg.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zeeg.me(opens source in a new tab)
    GDPR
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zeeg.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best Cal.com alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Calendly logo

Best Cal.com alternative for most people

Calendly

The most familiar booking flow for invitees, with a polished hosted product and nothing to maintain.

Easy!Appointments logo

Best Cal.com alternative for a free option

Easy!Appointments

A simpler self-hosted PHP booking app for service businesses rather than meetings.

zcal logo

Best Cal.com alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

zcal

Hosted and free for individuals, without the extra configuration Cal.com exposes.

Rallly logo

Best Cal.com alternative for open source

Rallly

Open-source and self-hostable too, focused on group date polls instead of booking pages.

Easy!Appointments logo

Best Cal.com alternative for self-hosting

Easy!Appointments

A simpler self-hosted PHP booking app for service businesses rather than meetings.

Calendly logo

Best Cal.com alternative for iPhone and Android

Calendly

The most familiar booking flow for invitees, with a polished hosted product and nothing to maintain.

SavvyCal logo

Best Cal.com alternative for working in the browser

SavvyCal

A smaller, opinionated hosted tool with a calendar overlay that invitees like.

Cal.com alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Cal.com?

Calendly ranks first right now. The most familiar booking flow for invitees, with a polished hosted product and nothing to maintain. Easy!Appointments and Rallly follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Cal.com?

Yes. Calendly (free plan + paid), Easy!Appointments (open source), Rallly (open source) and zcal (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Cal.com?

Yes: Easy!Appointments and Rallly. Easy!Appointments and Rallly can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Cal.com?

The complaints we hear most: many settings, so setup takes longer than simpler tools; self-hosting requires running cron jobs and handling upgrades; team features such as round-robin need a paid plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Cal.com, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.