// head-to-head · scheduling
Cal.com vs Calendly: Full Comparison (2026)
Short answer: Cal.com is cheaper at every tier, including a genuinely usable free plan, but Calendly still wins on integration breadth and team-admin polish. Here's the actual breakdown.
Pricing comparison
| Calendly | Cal.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, 1 event type | Yes, unlimited event types |
| Solo paid plan | $10/seat/mo (annual) | Free covers most solo use |
| Team plan | $16/seat/mo (annual) | $12/user/mo (annual) |
| Self-hosting | Not available | Available (open-source) |
Verified savings: switching from Calendly Standard to Cal.com Free saves roughly $120/year for a single user. Switching a team from Calendly Teams to Cal.com Teams saves about $48/seat/year.
Where Cal.com wins
- Free tier is far more generous — unlimited event types vs. Calendly's single event type on free
- Open source — you can self-host for full data control, useful for agencies/regulated industries
- API-first — built for developers who want to embed scheduling directly into a product
Where Calendly wins
- Integration marketplace — more native, polished integrations with CRMs, Zoom, Slack, etc.
- Team admin controls — more mature for larger orgs (managed event types, routing forms at scale)
- Brand trust — if you're client-facing and want zero "what's this tool" friction, Calendly's name recognition still counts for something
Who should switch
Switch to Cal.com if: you're a solo freelancer, consultant, or small team that just needs reliable booking links and doesn't need deep CRM integrations.
Stay on Calendly if: you're an enterprise team relying on advanced routing, Salesforce integration, or admin-level reporting that Cal.com hasn't fully matched yet.
How to migrate without losing bookings
- Export your existing event types and booking links from Calendly first
- Set up matching event types in Cal.com before switching your public links
- Update any embedded booking widgets on your website
- Redirect or alias your old Calendly link for a transition period if it's publicly shared
Self-hosting takes more setup time but removes per-seat costs entirely — worth it if you have any technical capacity on the team.