Calendly set the standard for share-a-link scheduling and remains polished and reliable. Teams sometimes want more on the free tier, deeper group/round-robin routing, an open-source option, or scheduling bundled into tools they already pay for. The right pick depends on team size and how much routing logic you need.
Last updated 2026-06-22 · Selected scheduling tools across free, team-routing, and open-source/self-hosted options. Pricing reflects entry paid tiers as of the date below.
| Tool | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cal.com | Free / open-source | Teams wanting open-source, customizable scheduling. |
| SavvyCal | From ~$12/mo | People who want a more personal, considerate booking flow. |
| Google Calendar Appointment Schedules | Included with Google Workspace | Google Workspace users wanting free basic booking. |
| Zcal | Free, with paid upgrades | Solo users wanting a polished free booking page. |
| TidyCal | Low one-time license | Budget users who prefer a one-time payment. |
Open-source scheduling you can self-host.
Cal.com is an open-source Calendly alternative with self-hosting, white-labeling, and a generous cloud free tier. Great for control and customization; self-hosting adds setup work.
Best for: Teams wanting open-source, customizable scheduling.
Scheduling that respects both calendars.
SavvyCal lets recipients overlay their own calendar and offers ranked availability and personalization. A more thoughtful booking experience than the basics; pricing is in Calendly's range.
Best for: People who want a more personal, considerate booking flow.
Built-in booking pages for Google Workspace.
If you're on Google Workspace, appointment schedules give you shareable booking pages at no extra cost. Fewer routing and team features than Calendly, but free and already in your stack.
Best for: Google Workspace users wanting free basic booking.
Polished free scheduling with branding.
Zcal offers an attractive, brandable scheduling experience with a notably generous free tier. Newer than Calendly with a smaller integration set, but strong value for individuals and small teams.
Best for: Solo users wanting a polished free booking page.
Simple scheduling with a one-time price.
TidyCal covers core booking-link needs and is often available as a low one-time purchase instead of a subscription. Less advanced than Calendly, but hard to beat on lifetime cost.
Best for: Budget users who prefer a one-time payment.
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