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Calendly vs Cal.com vs Microsoft Bookings vs SavvyCal: which should you pick?

A side-by-side look at price, features, quality and value across the leading scheduling options — so you can choose the right one in minutes.

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The verdict
Editor's pick
Calendly

Easiest setup

Best value
Calendly

Free / $10 Std / $16 Teams / $20 Enterprise — lowest sticker price in this comparison.

Best for power users
Cal.com

Routing forms paywalled

Feature & price comparison
Feature
Calendlyfeatured
Scheduling
Cal.com
Alternative
Microsoft Bookings
Alternative
SavvyCal
Alternative
Pricing
Free / $10 Std / $16 Teams / $20 Enterprise
Free OSS / $15 / $30 / Enterprise
Free w/ Microsoft 365
$12-$36/mo
Integrations
100+ apps
100+ + self-host
M365 only
Google + Microsoft
Routing
Paid tiers only
Free OSS
Limited
Yes
Open source
No
Yes (self-host)
No
No
Best for
Sales + recruiting
Devs + OSS
MS shops
Power schedulers
Why shoppers pick Calendly
  • Easiest setup
  • Wide integrations
  • Strong free tier
When to consider an alternative
  • Routing forms paywalled
  • Pricey for teams
The short answer

Calendly is a scheduling option built for sales + recruiting starting at Free / $10 Std / $16 Teams / $20 Enterprise. Shoppers pick it for easiest setup, but it's worth comparing against Cal.com, Microsoft Bookings, SavvyCal if routing forms paywalled.

Which one should you pick?
Pick if…
Calendly

Easiest setup. Pricing: Free / $10 Std / $16 Teams / $20 Enterprise.

Pick if…
Cal.com

Best when you need devs + oss. Pricing: Free OSS / $15 / $30 / Enterprise.

Pick if…
Microsoft Bookings

Best when you need ms shops. Pricing: Free w/ Microsoft 365.

Pick if…
SavvyCal

Best when you need power schedulers. Pricing: $12-$36/mo.

How to choose
Match the tool to your scale

Calendly is positioned for sales + recruiting. If your team or volume is materially larger or smaller, one of Cal.com / Microsoft Bookings / SavvyCal may be cheaper or more capable.

Use the free tier to validate

At least one option in this comparison has a free tier — run a 1–2 week pilot before paying. Confirm the must-have feature actually works on free, not just trial.

Compare total cost, not sticker price

Look past the headline price: add seats, add-ons, integration fees and transaction fees. The cheapest option rarely stays cheapest at scale.

Stress-test the weakness

Known trade-off with Calendly: Routing forms paywalled. Confirm it isn't a deal-breaker for your specific use case before signing.

What to watch out for
  • Routing forms paywalled
    Confirm this isn't a deal-breaker for your team before signing — it's the most common reason shoppers switch from Calendly to Cal.com.
  • Pricey for teams
    Confirm this isn't a deal-breaker for your team before signing — it's the most common reason shoppers switch from Calendly to Cal.com.
Frequently asked
Is Calendly worth it in 2026?

For sales + recruiting, yes — Easiest setup. For very different use cases, compare against Cal.com, Microsoft Bookings, SavvyCal.

How much does Calendly cost?

Calendly pricing is Free / $10 Std / $16 Teams / $20 Enterprise. Competitors in this comparison range from Free OSS / $15 / $30 / Enterprise / Free w/ Microsoft 365 / $12-$36/mo.

What's the biggest downside of Calendly?

Routing forms paywalled. Most teams work around it, but verify it isn't a deal-breaker for you first.

Calendly vs Cal.com — which should I pick?

Pick Calendly if you want easiest setup. Pick Cal.com if you need a broader / cheaper / more established alternative — see the comparison table above for the side-by-side.

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