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TidyCal alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave TidyCal: basic team scheduling, and fewer integrations than larger rivals. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TidyCal, 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 TidyCal

    Free for individuals and open source, with far more integrations.

    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 TidyCal 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 TidyCal alternative for…

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

Calendly logo

Best TidyCal alternative for most people

Calendly

Better team features and integrations, if a subscription is acceptable.

Cal.com logo

Best TidyCal alternative for a free option

Cal.com

Free for individuals and open source, with far more integrations.

zcal logo

Best TidyCal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

zcal

Free plan with unlimited links and calendars and polished pages.

Cal.com logo

Best TidyCal alternative for open source

Cal.com

Free for individuals and open source, with far more integrations.

Cal.com logo

Best TidyCal alternative for self-hosting

Cal.com

Free for individuals and open source, with far more integrations.

Koalendar logo

Best TidyCal alternative for iPhone and Android

Koalendar

Free forever plan with mobile apps, which TidyCal lacks.

Book Like A Boss logo

Best TidyCal alternative for working in the browser

Book Like A Boss

Sells packages and services from a branded booking site.

TidyCal alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TidyCal?

Calendly ranks first right now. Better team features and integrations, if a subscription is acceptable. zcal and Koalendar follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to TidyCal?

Yes. Calendly (free plan + paid), zcal (free plan + paid), Koalendar (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 TidyCal?

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

Why do people switch from TidyCal?

The complaints we hear most: basic team scheduling; fewer integrations than larger rivals; no native mobile apps.

How is this list ranked?

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