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Self-hosted alternatives to Dato

The Dato listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 75 other calendar and scheduling apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Dato is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Dato

  1. Timeful

    Free, open-source group availability poll with calendar autofill

    • Timeful is free. Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Timeful has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timeful lists a web app.
    • Only Dato lists a macOS app.
    Timeful pricing and details

  2. Cal.com

    Scheduling platform with a free plan, API and embeds

    • Cal.com starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly ($16 billed monthly). Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Cal.com has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cal.com lists a web app.
    • Only Cal.com lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Cal.com pricing and details

  3. Rallly

    Open-source meeting polls for finding a time that suits a group

    • Rallly starts at $6 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Rallly has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rallly lists a web app.
    • Only Dato lists a macOS app.
    Rallly pricing and details

  4. Crab Fit

    Free, open-source availability heat map for group events

    • Crab Fit is free. Dato starts at $18 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
    • Crab Fit has a free plan. Dato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Crab Fit lists a web app.
    • Only Crab Fit lists an Android app.
    Crab Fit pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Dato?

Yes. Timeful, Cal.com, Rallly and Crab Fit can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Dato be self-hosted?

The Dato listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Dato: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.