Calendly alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Calendly: free plan allows only one event type and one calendar, and per-seat pricing adds up quickly for larger teams. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Calendly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cal.com currently ranks first.
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Best Calendly alternative for most people
Cal.comOpen-source and self-hostable, with a free plan that allows unlimited event types and calendars.
Best Calendly alternative for a free option
Cal.comOpen-source and self-hostable, with a free plan that allows unlimited event types and calendars.
Best Calendly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
zcalFree plan with unlimited links and calendars, covering what most solo users pay Calendly for.
Best Calendly alternative for open source
Cal.comOpen-source and self-hostable, with a free plan that allows unlimited event types and calendars.
Best Calendly alternative for self-hosting
Cal.comOpen-source and self-hostable, with a free plan that allows unlimited event types and calendars.
Best Calendly alternative for iPhone and Android
Cal.comOpen-source and self-hostable, with a free plan that allows unlimited event types and calendars.
Best Calendly alternative for working in the browser
SavvyCalLets invitees overlay their own calendar on your slots, a friendlier booking flow for the same price.
Calendly alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Calendly?
Cal.com ranks first right now. Open-source and self-hostable, with a free plan that allows unlimited event types and calendars. SavvyCal and zcal follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Calendly?
Yes. Cal.com (open source), zcal (free plan + paid), TidyCal (free plan + paid) and YouCanBookMe (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Calendly?
Yes: Cal.com. Cal.com can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Calendly?
The complaints we hear most: 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.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Calendly, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.