Doodle alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Doodle: free plan allows only one poll and one booking page and shows ads, and booking-page features trail dedicated schedulers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Doodle, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Rallly 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	59.6
2	Cal.com	Open source	Yes	Web, iOS, Android +2	5 of 5	57.2

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
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Doodle
Stronger for one-to-one booking links and team scheduling.
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 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 Calendly a good Doodle 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. Cal.com
Best for: Individuals who want a free Calendly-class tool, and teams that want to self-host or embed scheduling
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Doodle
Free unlimited booking pages if you mostly use Doodle for 1:1 bookings.
Pros
Free plan has unlimited event types and calendars
Source code is public and the app can be self-hosted
API and embeddable components for building scheduling into products
Cons
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
Visit Cal.com Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
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 Cal.com a good Doodle alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, 1 user with unlimited event types
Checked Oct 25, 2026cal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Teams plan
$12 per user/month, billed yearly
Checked Oct 25, 2026cal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Organizations plan
$28 per user/month, billed yearly
Checked Oct 25, 2026cal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days on paid plans
Checked Oct 25, 2026cal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Self-hosting
Yes, with Docker
Checked Oct 25, 2026cal.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Doodle alternative for…

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

Best Doodle alternative for most people

Rallly

Open-source group polls with a free plan and no ads, and you can self-host it.

Best Doodle alternative for a free option

Crab Fit

Free availability heat-map for groups, without accounts or ads.

Best Doodle alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Calendly

Stronger for one-to-one booking links and team scheduling.

Best Doodle alternative for open source

Cal.com

Free unlimited booking pages if you mostly use Doodle for 1:1 bookings.

Best Doodle alternative for self-hosting

Rallly

Open-source group polls with a free plan and no ads, and you can self-host it.

Best Doodle alternative for iPhone and Android

Calendly

Stronger for one-to-one booking links and team scheduling.

Best Doodle alternative for working in the browser

zcal

Free booking links that also include meeting polls.

Doodle alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Doodle?

Rallly ranks first right now. Open-source group polls with a free plan and no ads, and you can self-host it. Crab Fit and Calendly follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Doodle?

Yes. Rallly (open source), Crab Fit (free), Calendly (free plan + paid) and Cal.com (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Doodle?

Yes: Rallly, Crab Fit and Cal.com. Rallly and Cal.com can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Doodle?

The complaints we hear most: free plan allows only one poll and one booking page and shows ads; booking-page features trail dedicated schedulers; per-seat pricing for something many users need only occasionally.

How is this list ranked?

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