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Cal.com

Open-source scheduling infrastructure that lets anyone share a booking link and eliminate the back-and-forth of setting up meetings.

Our take: Cal.com offers a flexible scheduling solution with a generous free tier and robust features for teams.

Best forIndividuals, sales teams, recruiters, and enterprises that need reliable, customisable meeting scheduling without per-booking friction
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
8.0 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try Cal.comFree tier; paid from $12/user/mo
The bottom line

A versatile scheduling tool suitable for both individuals and teams, with cost-effective plans and open-source flexibility.

Our score

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Community ratings

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G2
4.6 out of 5
150+ reviews
Trustpilot
4.7 out of 5
340+ reviews

4.7 / 5 aggregate · across 2 sources

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isCal.com — an open-source scheduling platform for individuals and teams.
Our takeCal.com offers a flexible scheduling solution with a generous free tier and robust features for teams.
The platform's open-source nature allows for self-hosting, providing full data control. Pricing starts at $12 per user per month for the Teams plan, which is lower than the previously listed $15 per user per month.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Individuals needing basic scheduling
  • Small teams requiring collaborative scheduling
  • Organizations seeking advanced scheduling features
Not good for
  • Large enterprises needing extensive customizations
  • Users preferring a fully managed solution without self-hosting
  • Teams with minimal scheduling needs
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Fast: Quick setup with immediate access to core features.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Per-user costs may become significant for large teams.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: Open-source nature allows for extensive customization and integration.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
Try Cal.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free version of Cal.com?

Yes. Cal.com's individual plan is permanently free and includes unlimited event types, calendar integrations, automated reminders, payment processing, and access to over 100 app integrations — with no booking caps or usage limits.

Can I use Cal.com for team scheduling?

Absolutely. The Teams plan unlocks collaborative features such as round-robin distribution, collective events, custom branding removal, and booking analytics. The Organizations plan adds unlimited sub-teams, a company subdomain, SAML SSO, and SCIM provisioning.

Does Cal.com integrate with my existing tools?

Cal.com connects with 100+ apps including Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, PayPal, and Zapier. A REST API and webhooks let developers build custom integrations as well.

Is Cal.com suitable for regulated industries like healthcare?

Yes. Cal.com holds SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA certifications, making it a viable scheduling solution for healthcare providers, legal firms, and other compliance-sensitive organisations.

Can I self-host Cal.com or is it cloud-only?

Cal.com is open-source and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, giving you complete control over your data. A fully managed cloud-hosted version is also available for teams that prefer not to manage their own deployment.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Calendly for advanced enterprise features.

  • Lighter alternative

    Doodle for simpler scheduling needs.

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