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Cal.com

Open-source scheduling with a generous free tier

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Open-source Calendly alternative with a strong free tier, workflows, routing forms, and self-hosting option. Popular with startups, developers, and privacy-conscious teams.

Pricing: Free tier; paid plans roughly $15–$37/user/mo

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Best for

Startups and technical teams
Owners who want a free scheduling link that stays free
Businesses needing routing to different team members

Not the best fit for

Businesses that need a large integration ecosystem out of the box
Owners who prefer maximum brand recognition of their scheduling link

Pros

Genuine free tier
Open-source with self-hosting option
Active development

Cons

Smaller integration ecosystem than Calendly
Some polish still catching up

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