Our verdict
Start with Cal.com if you want to launch quickly with less setup. Choose Calendly when you need more control and are willing to spend time or money to get it.
Cal.com
Free plan availableOpen-source scheduling that is free for individual use.
- Free for solo use
- Open source
- Clean booking pages
- Fewer packaged-session features
- Self-hosting is its own project
Calendly
Free plan, $12/mo for advancedThe scheduling default your customers already recognize.
- Familiar to buyers
- Reliable calendar sync
- Good reminder handling
- Multiple event types need a paid plan
- Not built for packages
| Cal.com | Calendly | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan available | Free plan, $12/mo for advanced |
| Transaction fee | None | None |
| Level | budget | standard |
| Best for | Discovery calls and demos without paying for a booking tool. | Consultations, walkthroughs and sales calls. |
| Price checked | August 2026 | August 2026 |
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