Updated November 6, 2026
Calendly: The most popular scheduling link tool. People look for alternatives when they need a lower price, a free plan or a better fit for a specific job.
These 6 tools cover similar ground. Each entry explains who it suits, how pricing works and what to watch out for.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity Scheduling | Salons, coaches, therapists and service businesses | Free trial | No |
| Cal.com | Individuals, developers and teams who want control or self-hosting | Freemium | Yes |
| Doodle | Finding meeting times across groups | Freemium | Yes |
| Google Calendar | Anyone who wants a free, simple public calendar or shared team calendar | Free | Yes |
| Microsoft Bookings | Microsoft 365 businesses that need appointment booking | Paid | No |
| Teamup Calendar | Teams, clubs and organisations sharing one calendar with members, partners or the public | Freemium | Yes |
Appointment scheduling for client-based businesses, by Squarespace.
Paid plans with a free trial.
Who it suits: Salons, coaches, therapists and service businesses.
Open-source scheduling platform, a flexible Calendly alternative.
Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.
Who it suits: Individuals, developers and teams who want control or self-hosting.
Group polling to find a time that works for everyone.
Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.
Who it suits: Finding meeting times across groups.
Free calendar from Google that can publish public calendars and share event links.
Free to use.
Who it suits: Anyone who wants a free, simple public calendar or shared team calendar.
Booking pages included with many Microsoft 365 business plans.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Microsoft 365 businesses that need appointment booking.
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Best for: Teams, clubs and organisations sharing one calendar with members, partners or the public
Shared calendars for groups, with colour-coded sub-calendars and link-based access.
Free plan (5 sub-calendars, 5 users). Paid plans from $12/month billed yearly.
Who it suits: Teams, clubs and organisations sharing one calendar with members, partners or the public.
Scheduling tools give you a booking link that shows your real availability, so clients and colleagues can pick a time. Paid plans add team routing, payments, reminders and multiple calendars.
Prices and features change often. Check each vendor’s website for current plans before you buy.
