Cal.com
Overall Score73/100
4.5Editor Rating
Market Signal 59From $12 per user/mo (annual billing)Free plan
Why choose it: Teams and developers that want flexible scheduling they can customize or embed inside another product.
Calendly: Pricing, Plans & Features
Scheduling automation platform with routing, team scheduling and workflows.
Overall Score78/100
4.6Editor Rating
Market Signal 67#2 of 7 in Appointment Scheduling by Overall Score
What Is Calendly?
Calendly lets individuals and teams publish scheduling pages that reflect connected-calendar availability and configurable booking rules. Beyond one-to-one meetings, it supports Round Robin, Collective, and Group event types, Routing Forms for lead qualification, automated Workflows for reminders and follow-up, payment collection, and team analytics.
Best for: Sales, recruiting, customer-success, and professional-services teams that need self-serve scheduling tied to calendars and qualification rules.
Calendly now extends beyond booking links through Callie, an email-thread scheduling assistant, and Notetaker for meeting summaries. Its website routing forms support lead qualification, while service businesses requiring complex treatment packages and intake may be better served by appointment-specific platforms.
4.6
out of 5
Editor Rating
Calculated from facts we verified on Calendly's own website, using published thresholds. Nobody can pay to change it. Together with Market Signal it makes the Overall Score of 78 that orders our lists.
- Pricing transparency4.8
- Entry cost5.0
- Free access5.0
- Platforms & API5.0
- Support3.0
- Integrations4.5
- Security & compliance5.0
Dimensions without verified data count as a neutral 2.5. Facts checked October 12, 2026. How the rating works
67
Moderate
Market Signal
Real dataComputed from Ahrefs + Semrush data about Calendly's own website. Not an assessment of the product itself. How this works →
Market Strength
72
Where it stands today
Momentum
47 Cooling ↓
Where it’s heading
Data Confidence
Medium
How much to trust it
- Traffic Strength73
- Search Visibility57
- Authority80
- Brand & Market Presence91
Tick mark = category average.
Compared with 24 tracked CRM & Sales tools. Data through September 2026, pulled October 6, 2026.
Who Is It Best For?
- Consultants scheduling meetings with external clients
- Recruiting teams coordinating interviews across calendars
Who Should Avoid It?
- Clinics needing detailed patient intake and service packages
Use Cases
- Share meeting booking links
- Set buffers between appointments
- Route leads to appropriate meetings
- Collect payment for scheduled consultations
Calendly Features
- Round Robin scheduling
- Collective scheduling
- Routing Forms
- Automated Workflows
- Meeting polls
- Scheduling analytics
Calendly Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | |
| Standard | Not listed | $10 |
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| Teams | Not listed | $16 |
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| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
|
Pricing shown reflects list prices as of our last check and may have changed. Confirm current pricing on Calendly's website before purchasing.
Calendly Integrations
Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Google Meet, Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, PayPal
Customer Support
Help center, Community forum
Calendly at a Glance
- Founded
- 2013
- Built for
- Solo, Small Business, Enterprise
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android, Chrome Extension, API
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Calendly Alternatives
Why choose it: Consultants, founders, and small teams that want a more recipient-friendly scheduling experience with flexible team options.
Acuity Scheduling
Overall Score65/100
3.6Editor Rating
Market Signal 65From $16/mo (annual billing)Free trial
Why choose it: Service businesses, wellness providers, consultants, and instructors that need client booking plus forms, payments, and recurring appointments.
YouCanBookMe
Overall Score62/100
4.3Editor Rating
Market Signal 42From $7.20/mo (annual billing)Free plan
Why choose it: Small teams, consultants, educators, and service businesses that need configurable booking pages without a broader CRM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Calendly have a free trial or free plan?⌄
Yes, Calendly offers a free plan. We haven't verified whether it also offers a free trial of paid tiers.
How much does Calendly cost?⌄
Calendly starts at $10 per seat/mo (annual billing) on its Standard plan. Pricing was last checked October 12, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site before purchasing.
What are the best alternatives to Calendly?⌄
Commonly considered alternatives include Cal.com, SavvyCal, Acuity Scheduling and YouCanBookMe. The Alternatives section on this page shows what each one is best at and its starting price.
Last updated: October 12, 2026Details checked: October 6, 2026Pricing checked: October 12, 2026