Scheduling
Best Scheduling for Handmade Businesses
Makers, artists and small-batch product businesses selling direct and at markets.
Our pick
Cal.com
Free plan availableOnly needed for commissions and wholesale calls.
On a tighter budget
Cal.com
Free plan availableCheaper to start than Cal.com, with fewer moving parts to learn.
Cal.com detailsIf you want more power
Acuity Scheduling
From $20/moMore capable than Cal.com — worth it only once volume justifies the setup time.
Acuity Scheduling detailsWhy this one for handmade
Makers win on story and repeat buyers. This stack gets your products online cleanly and turns one-time buyers into a list.
- Free for solo use
- Open source
- Clean booking pages
- Fewer packaged-session features
- Self-hosting is its own project
Best for: Discovery calls and demos without paying for a booking tool. · Price checked August 2026
| Other Scheduling options | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Calendly | Free plan, $12/mo for advanced | Consultations, walkthroughs and sales calls. |
| Acuity Scheduling | From $20/mo | Coaches, photographers and studios selling session packages. |
What the rest of the handmade stack costs
Scheduling is one of 6 tools in this stack. Running all of them costs roughly $0–$40 per month on entry plans.
See the full Handmade stackPrices 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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