Monthly Cost Comparison
| Tool | Free Tier | Solo Plan | Team Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly | 1 event type | Standard: $12/user/mo | Teams: $20/user/mo |
| Cal.com | Unlimited event types & bookings | Free (1 user) | Team: $15/user/mo |
| SavvyCal | 1 scheduling link | Basic: $12/user/mo | Premium: $20/user/mo |
| TidyCal | 10 bookings/mo | $29 one-time (lifetime) | $79 one-time (Agency lifetime) |
Annual Cost at Different Team Sizes
| Tool (Plan) | 1 user/yr | 5 users/yr | 10 users/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly Standard | $144/yr | $720/yr | $1,440/yr |
| Cal.com (Free/Team) | $0/yr | $900/yr | $1,800/yr |
| SavvyCal Basic | $144/yr | $720/yr | $1,440/yr |
| TidyCal Individual | $29 total | $145 total* | $290 total* |
*TidyCal is one-time payment, not annual. Total cost is a one-time investment.
Key Pricing Insights
- 1.Cal.com Free beats Calendly Free with unlimited event types and bookings vs Calendly's 1 event type limit.
- 2.TidyCal pays for itself in 3 months. At $29 one-time vs Calendly Standard at $144/year, the ROI is immediate.
- 3.Calendly is the most expensive for individual users but offers the deepest CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot native).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TidyCal reliable as a lifetime deal?
TidyCal is owned by AppSumo (Sumo Group), a well-funded company. It has been operating since 2021 with consistent updates. The risk is lower than typical lifetime deals, but it lacks the feature depth of Calendly or Cal.com.
Can I self-host Cal.com?
Yes. Cal.com is fully open source and can be self-hosted via Docker. Self-hosting eliminates all subscription costs but requires server maintenance ($5–$20/mo for a VPS).
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