Calendly and Cal.com are both popular scheduling tools. Calendly is known for simplicity, while Cal.com is open source with self-hosting options. Here’s how they compare on pricing, features, and flexibility.

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How does Calendly compare with Cal.com?


Unlimited bookings
Unlimited booking pages	No (1 link)	1 event type
Connect calendars	1 calendar Google or Outlook	1 calendar Free cloud	2 calendars Google, Outlook, or iCloud
Allow booker to choose duration Set multiple duration options and let invitees pick when booking.	No (1 duration)
Allow booker to choose location Let invitees pick their preferred meeting location (in-person, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).
30+ languages supported Booking pages are automatically translated into your invitee's language (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, etc.).	No (7 langs)
Auto detect timezone and language
Most affordable annual plan	$10/seat/mo	$12/user/mo Team plan annual	$6.99/seat/mo
Unlimited calendar sync	6 calendars only (Google or Outlook)		Google, Outlook, iCloud
Multi-hosts scheduling Schedule meetings involving multiple team members at once — round-robin or collective.	Teams plan ($16/seat/mo)
Rooms & resources scheduling Reserve shared spaces or equipment alongside a meeting booking.
Hold group sessions or classes Allow multiple attendees to book the same event.
Enable multiple bookings at once Allow invitees to book multiple dates/times at once.
Enable recurring bookings
Multiple services / appointment types Offer different services with custom duration, pricing, hosts, and resources. Invitees can book one or multiple services at once.
Accept payments
Accept file uploads in your booking form
Approval workflow Review and accept or reject requested appointments before they're confirmed.
Set availability from your calendar Set your availability based on specifically named events in your Google or Outlook calendar.
Look busy We remove a percentage of your availability so you appear more in demand.
Let invitee select provider / resource Display a list of providers/resources and let invitees choose their preferred one before selecting a time.
Automate appointment reminders
Customizable notifications Fully customize emails, SMS, and calendar events sent to invitees.
Follow-up email Send automated follow-up emails after the event.
Take bookings directly on your website (embed) Seamlessly embed Koalendar booking pages directly on your website.
Single use private links Generate one-time booking links that expire after use.
Send emails directly from your Gmail
Google Analytics & Meta Pixel tracking
Webhooks / Zapier integrations Access Koalendar booking information in real-time through webhooks or connect 8000+ apps via Zapier.
Remove "Powered by" branding		Team ($12/user/mo)

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Calendly vs Cal.com in a nutshell

Calendly lets you eliminate back-and-forth emails by sharing a scheduling link with your guests. It's free for one type of event and integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. But their customer service, more event types, and extra calendars require a paid plan.

Cal.com is an open-source scheduling platform. The free cloud plan includes 1 user, 1 calendar connection, and unlimited 1:1 bookings, with Cal.com branding. Self-hosting is free but requires running your own infrastructure. Team plan ($12/user/month annual) adds admin controls, remove branding, and collective availability. Organization is $37/user/month.