About
Overview
Cal.com is an open-source scheduling infrastructure. It is a fully customizable, self-hostable alternative to Calendly. It allows individuals and teams to manage their availability, share booking links, and integrate with video conferencing tools and payment gateways.
Pricing & Free Tier
Free Tier: Yes. For individuals, with unlimited event types and bookings.
Teams Plan: $15/user/month. Adds round-robin routing, collective events, and team management.
Self-Hosted: 100% free and open-source.
How to Use
- Sign up at cal.com or self-host it.
- Connect your Google/Outlook calendar.
- Create a new "Event Type" and set your availability rules.
- Share your unique Cal.com link with clients to start taking bookings.
Important Notes
- Self-Hosting: If you self-host, you are responsible for maintenance, updates, and email deliverability (which can be tricky).
- Integrations: Cal.com integrates deeply with Stripe, Google Meet, Zoom, and Zapier out of the box.