zcal alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave zcal: no native mobile apps, and no refunds once you're billed. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces zcal, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Calendly currently ranks first.
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Best zcal alternative for most people
CalendlyMature team features and integrations for when a free tool runs out.
Best zcal alternative for a free option
Cal.comFree, open source and self-hostable, with a larger app store.
Best zcal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
KoalendarFree forever plan that also includes iPhone and Android apps.
Best zcal alternative for open source
Cal.comFree, open source and self-hostable, with a larger app store.
Best zcal alternative for self-hosting
Cal.comFree, open source and self-hostable, with a larger app store.
Best zcal alternative for iPhone and Android
CalendlyMature team features and integrations for when a free tool runs out.
Best zcal alternative for working in the browser
SavvyCalPaid, but with a calendar overlay that makes booking easier for invitees.
zcal alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to zcal?
Calendly ranks first right now. Mature team features and integrations for when a free tool runs out. Koalendar and Cal.com follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to zcal?
Yes. Calendly (free plan + paid), Koalendar (free plan + paid), Cal.com (open source) and TidyCal (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to zcal?
Yes: Cal.com. Cal.com can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from zcal?
The complaints we hear most: no native mobile apps; no refunds once you're billed; fewer integrations than Calendly.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces zcal, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.