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Cal.com Review

Open-source scheduling infrastructure for everyone — the Calendly alternative you can self-host.

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star4.3(2,340+ reviews)

thumb_upPros

check_circleOpen-source — full data control
check_circleGenerous free tier
check_circleHighly customizable
check_circleStrong API for integrations

thumb_downCons

cancelSelf-hosting requires technical setup
cancelUI less polished than Calendly
cancelSmaller community than Calendly
cancelMobile app still maturing

Core Capabilities

checkOpen-source and self-hostable

checkRound-robin and team scheduling

checkGoogle Calendar & Outlook sync

checkZoom, Google Meet, and MS Teams integration

checkCustom booking page with branding

checkWorkflow automations

checkAPI and webhook support

Pricing

Free / $12/mo

Starting price

About Cal.com

Cal.com is an open-source scheduling platform that lets individuals and organizations book meetings without the back-and-forth. It supports self-hosting for full data control, team scheduling, round-robin assignments, and integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Zoom. Cal.com is ideal for teams that want a customizable, privacy-respecting alternative to Calendly.

Best For

Team Scheduling

Set up round-robin assignment for sales teams so meetings are distributed evenly.

Privacy-First Booking

Self-host your scheduling tool to keep all meeting data on your own infrastructure.

Pricing Plans

Free

✓1 event type
✓Calendar connections
✓Basic integrations

Team

$12/user/mo

✓Unlimited event types
✓Round-robin
✓Workflows
✓Custom branding

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal.com really free?

Yes, Cal.com offers a free tier for individuals. Self-hosting is also free. Paid plans add team features.

How does Cal.com compare to Calendly?

Cal.com is open-source and self-hostable, giving you full data control. Calendly is more polished but proprietary and more expensive at scale.