Best free tier for scheduling

An open-source (MIT) scheduling platform — the self-hostable Calendly alternative. Free to self-host with unlimited event types, unlimited 1:1 and group meetings, routing, workflows, and apps; you bring your own hosting + domain. Cal.com Cloud also has a generous free tier (unlimited event types + bookings). Teams from ~$12/seat/mo for managed teams + routing.

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unlimited 1:1 + group meetings, unlimited event types (Cloud or self-hosted)

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$12/mo

A sales-engagement + scheduling layer for Gmail. Free forever for one user with unlimited email tracking, open/link/click notifications, templates, and calendar scheduling; sequences and automation are paid after a 7-day trial. Growth from ~$9/seat/mo adds sequences, mail merge, and integrations.

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unlimited email tracking + scheduling for 1 user (7-day paid trial)

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$9/mo

The scheduling default most people recognize. Free forever for one user with one event type, unlimited one-to-one meetings, and Calendly branding on the booking page; group events, round-robin, and routing forms are paid. Standard from ~$10/seat/mo adds unlimited event types, group meetings, and removes branding.

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1 event type + unlimited 1:1 meetings (Calendly branding)

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$10/mo

A polished scheduling tool with calendar overlays for picking times collaboratively. Free forever for one solo user with one calendar connection, unlimited 1:1 meetings, and SavvyCal branding; group events and routing are paid. Editor from ~$12/mo adds multiple calendars, group scheduling, and removes branding.

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n/a

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unlimited 1:1 meetings (1 calendar, SavvyCal branding)

Paid from

$12/mo