Compare · Prices checked October 21, 2026
Cal.com vs Calendly (2026)
Published starting prices: Cal.com, Free; Teams $12/user/mo (yearly). Calendly, Free; Standard $10/seat/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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SchedulingFree tier
Cal.com
Open-source scheduling with booking pages, routing forms and AI phone agents; can be self-hosted.
Per seatFree; Teams $12/user/mo (yearly)
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SchedulingFree tier
Calendly
Booking pages and routing for meetings, now with an AI notetaker and an AI scheduling assistant.
Per seatFree; Standard $10/seat/mo
Quick answer
- Cheaper: Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Cal.com Teams: $12/user/mo (billed yearly), and Calendly Standard: $10/seat/mo. Calendly lists the lower one. Cal.com and Calendly also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
- Free plans: Cal.com: yes. Its Free plan is $0 (individuals), checked October 21, 2026. Calendly: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026.
Pricing side by side
| Item |  Cal.com |  Calendly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free; Teams $12/user/mo (yearly) | Free; Standard $10/seat/mo |
| Pricing model | Per seat | Per seat |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Plans |
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| Pricing note | not published | not published |
| Checked | October 21, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | Cal.com | Calendly |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open-source scheduling with booking pages, routing forms and AI phone agents; can be self-hosted. | Booking pages and routing for meetings, now with an AI notetaker and an AI scheduling assistant. |
| Made by | Cal.com | Calendly |
| Listed under | Scheduling agents | Scheduling agents |
| Jobs it fits |
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| Verified public use cases | 0 | 0 |
Use cases
Cal.com
We haven't found a verified public use case for Cal.com yet.
Calendly
We haven't found a verified public use case for Calendly yet.
Use cases are summarised in our own words from the linked public post; vendor case studies are labelled. All use cases.
Who each is best for
- Per seatFree plan
Cal.com is best for
- Teams that need to: Run booking pages and routing; Self-host your scheduling.
- Budget: starts at Free; Teams $12/user/mo (yearly) (per seat, free plan available).
- Per seatFree plan
Calendly is best for
- Teams that need to: Let people book time with you; Route inbound meetings to the right person.
- Budget: starts at Free; Standard $10/seat/mo (per seat, free plan available).
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: Cal.com · Calendly.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Cal.com or Calendly?
Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Cal.com Teams: $12/user/mo (billed yearly), and Calendly Standard: $10/seat/mo. Calendly lists the lower one. Cal.com and Calendly also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
Is Cal.com free? Is Calendly free?
Cal.com: yes. Its Free plan is $0 (individuals), checked October 21, 2026. Calendly: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026.
How much does Cal.com cost?
Cal.com lists Free: $0 (individuals); Teams: $12/user/mo (billed yearly); Organizations: $28/user/mo (billed yearly). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Teams: $12/user/mo (billed yearly). Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does Calendly cost?
Calendly lists Free: $0; Standard: $10/seat/mo; Teams: $16/seat/mo; Enterprise: from $15k/yr (50+ seats). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Standard: $10/seat/mo. Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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