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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Calendly	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	66.5

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.com Details 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)

The best Cal.com alternative for…

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

Best Cal.com alternative for most people

Calendly

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

Best Cal.com alternative for a free option

Easy!Appointments

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

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

zcal

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

Best Cal.com alternative for open source

Rallly

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

Best Cal.com alternative for self-hosting

Easy!Appointments

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

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.

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.