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Doodle alternatives
Doodle compared with 10 alternatives: Calendly, Rallly, When2meet, Cal.com, YouCanBookMe and 5 more.
Doodle has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). All 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoodleThis tool | Free plan · from $11/mo | Yes | Web |
| Calendly | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Rallly | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| When2meet | Free | Free | Web |
| Cal.com | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| YouCanBookMe | Free plan · from $7.20/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| LettuceMeet | Free | Free | Web |
| Timeful | Free | Free | Web |
| WhenIsGood | Free | Free | Web |
| zcal | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zoom Scheduler | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Doodle
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Calendly
Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings
- Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly. Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Calendly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Calendly lists a browser extension.
- Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Doodle also covers reports.
Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings
- Free plan · from $6/mo
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). Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Rallly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Doodle also covers booking links and reports.
Suits: Committees, clubs and teams picking a meeting time by vote
- Free
When2meet
Free group availability survey for finding a time to meet
- When2meet is free. Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- When2meet also covers calendar and surveys.
- Doodle also covers booking links and reports.
Suits: Groups that need to compare availability for a one-off meeting
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Cal.com
Scheduling platform with a free plan, API and embeds
- Cal.com starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly ($16 billed monthly). Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Cal.com lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Cal.com lists a browser extension.
- Cal.com is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cal.com also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Solo users who want unlimited event types without paying
- Free plan · from $7.20/mo
YouCanBookMe
Customizable booking pages for small businesses and teams
- YouCanBookMe starts at $7.20 per month, billed every 2 years ($8.10 billed yearly, $9 billed monthly). Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Only YouCanBookMe lists a browser extension.
- YouCanBookMe also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Solo professionals and small businesses that want a branded booking page
- Free
LettuceMeet
Free availability poll for finding a time a group can meet
- LettuceMeet is free. Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- LettuceMeet also covers calendar and surveys.
- Doodle also covers booking links and reports.
Suits: Study groups, clubs and teams picking a meeting time
- Free
Timeful
Free, open-source group availability poll with calendar autofill
- Timeful is free. Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Timeful is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Timeful also covers calendar and surveys.
- Doodle also covers booking links and reports.
Suits: Groups choosing a meeting time without anyone creating an account
- Free
WhenIsGood
Free availability grid for finding when a group can meet
- WhenIsGood is free. Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- WhenIsGood also covers calendar and surveys.
- Doodle also covers booking links and reports.
Suits: Organizers who want an availability poll with no sign-up and no adverts
- Free plan · from $7/mo
zcal
Free booking links with heavily customizable scheduling pages
- zcal starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($10.50 billed monthly). Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- zcal also covers templates.
- Doodle also covers reports.
Suits: Individuals who want unlimited booking links without paying
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Zoom Scheduler
Booking pages and meeting polls built into Zoom Workplace
- Zoom Scheduler starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed annually ($5.99 billed monthly). Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Zoom Scheduler lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Zoom Scheduler also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Teams already on Zoom Workplace Business, where Scheduler is included
Limits worth knowing in Doodle
- The Free plan is limited to one Group Poll, one Booking Page and one 1:1, and shows ads to organizers and participants.
- Doodle no longer offers a standalone mobile app; the iOS and Android apps were withdrawn from the app stores and it now runs in desktop and mobile browsers.
- Custom branding, Stripe payments and the admin console start on Team, which requires at least 2 seats.
- Single sign-on is limited to Enterprise, which starts at $15k billed annually.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Doodle?
The alternatives to Doodle in this directory are Calendly, Rallly, When2meet, Cal.com, YouCanBookMe, LettuceMeet, Timeful, WhenIsGood, zcal and Zoom Scheduler. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Doodle.
Is there a free alternative to Doodle?
Yes. When2meet, LettuceMeet, Timeful and WhenIsGood are free to use. Calendly, Rallly, Cal.com, YouCanBookMe, zcal and Zoom Scheduler have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Doodle alternatives work on Windows?
The Doodle listing does not include a Windows app. Cal.com and Zoom Scheduler list one.
Which Doodle alternatives work on macOS?
The Doodle listing does not include a macOS app. Cal.com and Zoom Scheduler list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Doodle?
Rallly and Timeful are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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