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Scheduling

Best Scheduling for Consulting Businesses

Independent consultants and small advisory firms selling expertise and retained engagements.

Our pick

Calendly

Free plan, $12/mo for advanced

Turn your website into a booked consultation instead of a contact form.

On a tighter budget

Cal.com

Free plan available

Cheaper to start than Calendly, with fewer moving parts to learn.

Cal.com details

If you want more power

Acuity Scheduling

From $20/mo

More capable than Calendly — worth it only once volume justifies the setup time.

Acuity Scheduling details

Why this one for consulting

Consulting revenue comes from credibility plus consistent follow-up. This stack keeps your positioning sharp and makes sure no qualified conversation goes cold.

  • Familiar to buyers
  • Reliable calendar sync
  • Good reminder handling
  • Multiple event types need a paid plan
  • Not built for packages

Best for: Consultations, walkthroughs and sales calls. · Price checked August 2026

Other Scheduling tools we track, cheapest first
Other Scheduling optionsStarting priceBest for
Cal.comFree plan availableDiscovery calls and demos without paying for a booking tool.
Acuity SchedulingFrom $20/moCoaches, photographers and studios selling session packages.

What the rest of the consulting stack costs

Scheduling is one of 6 tools in this stack. Running all of them costs roughly $48–$117 per month on entry plans.

See the full Consulting stack

Prices are entry-plan estimates and exclude transaction fees. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm before you buy. Some outbound links may earn us a commission, which never affects our pick. Read the disclosure.

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