Alternatives · UK edition
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Many 'Calendly alternatives' lists are written by Calendly's competitors. This one isn't. People usually leave Calendly for one of four reasons: the free plan only allows one event type, per-seat costs climb, they need service-business features, or they already pay for Microsoft 365.
Prices as ofGBP or USD as published
Yes: 1 event type, 1 calendarCalendly free plan
From $10 per seat/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be addedCalendly entry price
US dollars; UK VAT may be addedCalendly entry price
12Alternatives compared
Free alternatives
If Calendly's one-event-type free plan is the problem.
Cal.com
The open-source alternative to Calendly, with a generous free plan, an API and the option to self-host. It takes more setup and has fewer service-business features.
- Free plan
- Yes: 1 user, unlimited event types
- Entry price
- From $12 per user/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
Zoho Bookings
A low-cost, per-staff option that fits best inside the Zoho ecosystem, with an EU data centre option. It has few reviews and less polish than the leaders.
- Free plan
- Yes: 1 staff member, 1 event type
- Entry price
- From $6 per staff/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
YouCanBookMe
A flexible, highly customisable booking-page tool from a UK company, with a free plan. It has fewer business features than service-focused tools.
- Free plan
- Yes: 1 calendar, 1 booking page
- Entry price
- From $8.10 per month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
Setmore
The cheapest way for a small team to get started: free for up to four users, with a low-priced Pro plan on annual billing and 24/7 human support. Reporting is basic and SMS needs Pro.
- Free plan
- Yes: up to 4 users
- Entry price
- From $5 per user/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
HubSpot Meetings
The obvious choice if you already use HubSpot CRM: the scheduler is free and every booking lands in the CRM. Outside HubSpot there's little reason to choose it.
- Free plan
- Yes: free meeting scheduler
- Entry price
- From $15 per seat/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
Open-source alternative
If you want to self-host or build on an API.
Cal.com
The open-source alternative to Calendly, with a generous free plan, an API and the option to self-host. It takes more setup and has fewer service-business features.
- Free plan
- Yes: 1 user, unlimited event types
- Entry price
- From $12 per user/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
Microsoft 365 alternative
If your organisation already pays for Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Bookings
Worth using if you already pay for an eligible Microsoft 365 plan, because it costs nothing extra and adds Teams links. Otherwise there are easier and more flexible tools.
- Free plan
- Included in Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Standard; not sold separately
- Entry price
- From $7 per user/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
For service businesses
If you need packages, payments, reminders or POS.
Acuity Scheduling
One of the most complete appointment tools for client-facing service businesses: intake forms, packages, memberships, gift cards and payments, with a HIPAA BAA on Premium. There's no free plan and the interface feels dated.
- Free plan
- No (7-day free trial)
- Entry price
- From $16 per month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
SimplyBook.me
The most configurable all-rounder for service businesses, with a useful free plan, SMS and WhatsApp reminders, point of sale and a HIPAA option. The 'custom features' model takes some working out.
- Free plan
- Yes: 50 bookings a month, 1 provider
- Entry price
- From $11.90 per month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
Square Appointments
The strongest free option for UK salons, barbers and other businesses that take card payments in person: unlimited staff at one location for free, with POS and no-show fees built in. You're tied to Square for payments.
- Free plan
- Yes: 1 location, unlimited staff (UK)
- Entry price
- From £29 per location/month
VAT basis not stated
For a better booker experience
If you book with busy clients.
SavvyCal
The most considerate experience for the person booking, with calendar overlay and ranked availability. There's no free plan and payments are on Premium only.
- Free plan
- No (free trial)
- Entry price
- From $10 per user/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
AI-first alternatives
If you want AI to manage your calendar.
Reclaim.ai
An AI calendar assistant rather than a client booking system: it protects focus time and schedules habits and meetings, with scheduling links included and a free plan.
- Free plan
- Yes (Lite)
- Entry price
- From $10 per seat/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
Motion
AI that plans your tasks and meetings into your calendar automatically. Powerful for busy individuals and small teams, but expensive next to scheduling-only tools and not built for client appointments.
- Free plan
- No (free trial)
- Entry price
- From $19 per seat/month (annual billing)
US dollars; UK VAT may be added
All Calendly alternatives side by side
| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Entry price | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service businesses: coaches, therapists, salons and studios | No (7-day free trial) | From $16 per month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Tech-savvy teams, developers and anyone who wants open source or self-hosting | Yes: 1 user, unlimited event types | From $12 per user/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Solo professionals, sales and recruiting teams booking meetings | Yes: 1 event type, 1 calendar | From $10 per seat/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| HubSpot CRM users and sales teams | Yes: free meeting scheduler | From $15 per seat/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Organisations already paying for Microsoft 365 | Included in Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Standard; not sold separately | From $7 per user/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Individuals and small teams who want AI to plan tasks and meetings | No (free trial) | From $19 per seat/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Knowledge workers and teams who want AI time-blocking | Yes (Lite) | From $10 per seat/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Founders, consultants and B2B teams who care about the booker's experience | No (free trial) | From $10 per user/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Budget-conscious small businesses and small teams | Yes: up to 4 users | From $5 per user/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Service businesses such as salons, clinics, tutors and fitness; EU-friendly | Yes: 50 bookings a month, 1 provider | From $11.90 per month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Salons, barbers, spas and any business taking card payments | Yes: 1 location, unlimited staff (UK) | From £29 per location/month VAT basis not stated | Review · Visit site | |
| Solo professionals, universities and small teams | Yes: 1 calendar, 1 booking page | From $8.10 per month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site | |
| Budget small businesses and existing Zoho users | Yes: 1 staff member, 1 event type | From $6 per staff/month (annual billing) US dollars; UK VAT may be added | Review · Visit site |
Features compared
| Tool | Free plan | Payments | SMS reminders | UK/EU data angle | Teams | AI features | Marketplace | Video calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly | Yes: 1 event type, 1 calendar | Stripe, PayPal | Not checked | Not checked | Teams plan; routing | Notetaker and Callie AI (Plus plans) | No | Zoom, Teams, Meet |
| Cal.com | Yes: 1 user, unlimited event types | Stripe | Not checked | Self-host for data control | Teams plan | Cal.ai phone agent | No | Zoom |
| Zoho Bookings | Yes: 1 staff member, 1 event type | Stripe, PayPal | Not checked | EU data centre option | Priced per staff member | Not checked | No | Zoom |
| YouCanBookMe | Yes: 1 calendar, 1 booking page | Stripe | Not checked | UK company | Team plan | Not checked | No | Zoom |
| Setmore | Yes: up to 4 users | Square, Stripe, PayPal | Pro only | Not checked | Free for up to 4 users | Not checked | No | Zoom |
| HubSpot Meetings | Yes: free meeting scheduler | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Round robin (paid) | Not checked | No | Zoom |
| Microsoft Bookings | Included in Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Standard; not sold separately | Limited | Not checked | Not checked | Staff calendars in Microsoft 365 | Not checked | No | Microsoft Teams |
| Acuity Scheduling | No (7-day free trial) | Stripe, Square, PayPal | From Standard | Not checked | Calendars by plan (1, 6, 36) | AI Booking Assistant (Premium) | No | Zoom |
| SimplyBook.me | Yes: 50 bookings a month, 1 provider | Stripe, PayPal; POS | SMS and WhatsApp | EU company (GDPR) | Providers by plan | Not checked | No | Zoom |
| Square Appointments | Yes: 1 location, unlimited staff (UK) | Square payments (built in) | Not checked | Not checked | Unlimited staff on Free (1 location) | Not checked | Reserve with Google | Not checked |
| SavvyCal | No (free trial) | Stripe (Premium) | Not checked | Not checked | Per user | Not checked | No | Zoom |
| Reclaim.ai | Yes (Lite) | No | Not checked | Not checked | Per seat | AI habits, focus time, smart meetings | No | Not checked |
| Motion | No (free trial) | No | Not checked | Not checked | Team plans per seat | AI auto-schedules tasks and meetings | No | Zoom, Teams |
'Not checked' means our research didn't confirm the feature either way; it doesn't mean the tool lacks it. Features are from vendor pricing pages and documentation as recorded on 2 November 2026.
Questions people ask
Why do people switch from Calendly?
This one isn't. People usually leave Calendly for one of four reasons: the free plan only allows one event type, per-seat costs climb, they need service-business features, or they already pay for Microsoft 365.
Is there a free alternative to Calendly?
Yes: Cal.com (1 user, unlimited event types), Zoho Bookings (1 staff member, 1 event type), YouCanBookMe (1 calendar, 1 booking page), Setmore (up to 4 users), HubSpot Meetings (free meeting scheduler), SimplyBook.me (50 bookings a month, 1 provider), Square Appointments (1 location, unlimited staff (UK)), Reclaim.ai ((Lite)).
Related
- Calendly vs Acuity Scheduling
- Calendly vs Cal.com
- Calendly vs Microsoft Bookings
- SimplyBook.me vs Calendly
- Compare all 21 tools: prices and feature matrix
- Prices compared
Read our Calendly review.
Sources
Prices and features as recorded on 2 November 2026 from these pages (research pass 26 October to 2 November 2026). Prices change: check the vendor's page before you buy. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
- Calendly: https://calendly.com/pricing
- Calendly: https://calendly.com/help/choose-the-right-calendly-plan-for-your-team
- Cal.com: https://cal.com/pricing
- Zoho Bookings: https://www.zoho.com/bookings/pricing.html
- YouCanBookMe: https://support.youcanbook.me/hc/en-us/articles/17321826442007-YouCanBookMe-Pricing
- Setmore: https://www.setmore.com/pricing
- Setmore: https://www.setmore.com/llms.txt
- HubSpot Meetings: https://www.hubspot.com/products/sales/schedule-meeting
- HubSpot Meetings: https://www.hubspot.com/products/sales
- Microsoft Bookings: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/microsoft-365-business-basic
- Acuity Scheduling: https://acuityscheduling.com/pricing
- SimplyBook.me: https://simplybook.me/en/pricing
- Square Appointments: https://squareup.com/gb/en/appointments/pricing
- SavvyCal: https://savvycal.com/pricing/
- Reclaim.ai: https://reclaim.ai/pricing
- Motion: https://www.usemotion.com/pricing