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Microsoft Bookings alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Microsoft Bookings: limited branding and booking-page customisation, and few integrations outside the Microsoft ecosystem. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft Bookings, 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
1Cal.com logoCal.comOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +25 of 557.2
  1. Cal.com logo

    1. Cal.comTop pick

    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 Microsoft Bookings

    Free for individuals, open source, and works with Outlook calendars.

    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 Microsoft Bookings 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 Microsoft Bookings alternative for…

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

Calendly logo

Best Microsoft Bookings alternative for most people

Calendly

Far more booking options and integrations, and it still connects to Outlook calendars.

Cal.com logo

Best Microsoft Bookings alternative for a free option

Cal.com

Free for individuals, open source, and works with Outlook calendars.

Zoho Bookings logo

Best Microsoft Bookings alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Bookings

Cheap standalone scheduler with routing forms if you aren't tied to Microsoft.

Cal.com logo

Best Microsoft Bookings alternative for open source

Cal.com

Free for individuals, open source, and works with Outlook calendars.

Cal.com logo

Best Microsoft Bookings alternative for self-hosting

Cal.com

Free for individuals, open source, and works with Outlook calendars.

Google Calendar logo

Best Microsoft Bookings alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Calendar

Google Workspace's equivalent, with appointment pages built into the calendar.

OnceHub logo

Best Microsoft Bookings alternative for working in the browser

OnceHub

Advanced routing and compliance features while still syncing with Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Bookings alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Microsoft Bookings?

Calendly ranks first right now. Far more booking options and integrations, and it still connects to Outlook calendars. Zoho Bookings and OnceHub follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Bookings?

Yes. Calendly (free plan + paid), Zoho Bookings (free plan + paid), OnceHub (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 Microsoft Bookings?

Yes: Cal.com. Cal.com can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Microsoft Bookings?

The complaints we hear most: limited branding and booking-page customisation; few integrations outside the Microsoft ecosystem; requires a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription.

How is this list ranked?

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