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Cronofy alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Cronofy alternative is Calendly (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Cronofy compared with 5 alternatives: Nylas Scheduler, Timekit, Chili Piper, Calendly and OnceHub.
Cronofy is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per assigned seat / month, billed monthly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CronofyThis tool | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Nylas Scheduler | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Timekit | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Chili Piper | From $1,250/mo | No | Web |
| Calendly | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| OnceHub | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Cronofy starts at $15 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Calendly and OnceHub.
Chili Piper scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Cronofy
Nylas Scheduler
Embeddable booking pages and calendar API for software developers
- Nylas Scheduler starts at $15 per month for 10 connected accounts.
- Nylas Scheduler has a free plan, which Cronofy lacks.
- Nylas Scheduler lists no browser extension, which Cronofy has.
Suits: Software teams adding booking pages to their own product
Timekit
Booking and scheduling flows priced by bookable resource
- Timekit starts at $49 per month, including 3 resources.
- Timekit lists no browser extension, which Cronofy has.
- Timekit also covers reports.
- Timekit does not cover calendar, which Cronofy does.
Suits: Product teams embedding booking into their own app or marketplace
Chili Piper
Lead routing and meeting booking for B2B revenue teams
- Chili Piper starts at $1,250 per month ($15,000 per year), billed annually, includes 15 seats.
- Chili Piper lists no browser extension, which Cronofy has.
- Chili Piper also covers sales pipeline, workflow automation and chatbots.
Suits: B2B sales and marketing teams that want inbound leads booked and routed in the CRM
Calendly
Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings
- Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly.
- Calendly has a free plan, which Cronofy lacks.
- Calendly also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Calendly does not cover calendar and appointment booking, which Cronofy does.
Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings
OnceHub
Scheduling with lead routing, phone agents and web chatbots
- OnceHub starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- OnceHub has a free plan, which Cronofy lacks.
- OnceHub also covers reports.
- OnceHub does not cover calendar and appointment booking, which Cronofy does.
Suits: Sales and service teams that qualify leads before booking
Limits worth knowing in Cronofy
- There is no free plan; Business and Enterprise are sold through sales conversations.
- The OEM (API) plans are priced separately: Emerging is $819 a month billed annually for up to 500 synced accounts, Growth is $2,399 a month.
- Meeting Agents are billed per hour used ($0.79 per hour at 25 to 4,000 hours) with a $99 monthly minimum for standalone use.
- The pricing pages are aimed at organizations; they show no individual plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cronofy?
The alternatives to Cronofy in this directory are Nylas Scheduler, Timekit, Chili Piper, Calendly and OnceHub. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cronofy.
Is there a free alternative to Cronofy?
Yes. Nylas Scheduler, Calendly and OnceHub have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cronofy alternatives work on Android?
The Cronofy listing does not include an Android app. Calendly lists one.
Which Cronofy alternatives work on iOS?
The Cronofy listing does not include an iOS app. Calendly lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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