Alternatives

Best Calendly Alternatives in 2026

The best alternative to Calendly is Cal.com (scored 8.3/10 vs Calendly's 7.6/10) because it scores higher on Value and Power and Transparency. We compared 4 alternatives across value, ease-of-use, power, and pricing transparency.

The best Calendly alternative in 2026 is Cal.com because it scores 8.3/10 vs Calendly's 7.6/10, with higher marks in Value and Power and Transparency. We evaluated 4 alternatives on value, ease-of-use, power, and pricing transparency.

Comparing against

Calendly

Easy ahead scheduling for everyone

7.6

/ 10

#1

Cal.com

Best Open SourceTop Alternative

Scheduling infrastructure for everyone

8.3

/ 10

Value
9
Ease
7
Power
8
Better than Calendly: Value (9 vs 6), Power (8 vs 7), Transparency (10 vs 7)
Lower than Calendly: Ease (7 vs 10)
Free tier availableBest for: Developers wanting open-source scheduling
#2

TidyCal

Best Value

The simple booking solution

8.2

/ 10

Value
10
Ease
8
Power
4
Better than Calendly: Value (10 vs 6), Transparency (10 vs 7)
Lower than Calendly: Ease (8 vs 10), Power (4 vs 7)
Free tier availableBest for: Solopreneurs who want lifetime scheduling for $29
#3

SavvyCal

Scheduling software everyone will love

7.6

/ 10

Value
7
Ease
9
Power
6
Better than Calendly: Value (7 vs 6), Transparency (9 vs 7)
Lower than Calendly: Ease (9 vs 10), Power (6 vs 7)
Free tier availableBest for: Professionals who want a recipient-friendly scheduling experience
#4

Acuity Scheduling

Online appointment scheduling for business owners

7

/ 10

Value
6
Ease
8
Power
8
Better than Calendly: Power (8 vs 7)
Lower than Calendly: Ease (8 vs 10)
From $16/moBest for: Service businesses needing intake forms and payment collection