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Nylas Scheduler alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Nylas Scheduler alternative is Cal.com (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free forever for 1 user."
Nylas Scheduler compared with 5 alternatives: Cronofy, Timekit, Calendly, Cal.com and Chili Piper.
Nylas Scheduler has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per month for 10 connected accounts. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylas SchedulerThis tool | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Cronofy | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Timekit | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Calendly | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Cal.com | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Chili Piper | From $1,250/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Nylas Scheduler starts at $15 a month and scores 2.0 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 Cal.com.
Cronofy, Timekit and Chili Piper score 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 Nylas Scheduler
Cronofy
Scheduling software and calendar APIs for teams and product builders
- Cronofy starts at $15 per assigned seat / month, billed monthly.
- Cronofy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Nylas Scheduler.
- Cronofy also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Recruiting and HR teams that schedule interviews in an applicant tracking system
Timekit
Booking and scheduling flows priced by bookable resource
- Timekit starts at $49 per month, including 3 resources.
- Timekit has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Nylas Scheduler.
- Timekit also covers reports.
- Timekit does not cover calendar, which Nylas Scheduler does.
Suits: Product teams embedding booking into their own app or marketplace
Calendly
Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings
- Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly.
- Calendly also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Calendly does not cover calendar and appointment booking, which Nylas Scheduler does.
Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings
Cal.com
Scheduling platform with a free plan, API and embeds
- Cal.com starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly ($16 billed monthly).
- Cal.com also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Cal.com is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cal.com also covers workflow automation.
- Cal.com does not cover calendar and appointment booking, which Nylas Scheduler does.
Suits: Solo users who want unlimited event types without paying
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 has no free plan, unlike Nylas Scheduler.
- 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
Limits worth knowing in Nylas Scheduler
- It is a developer product: the pages read describe components and APIs, not a ready-made booking app for end users.
- Scheduler is included in the Nylas plans above; its price is not listed separately.
- Pro monthly billing has no support or Accelerator add-on; those need Pro Annual, and the Accelerator Package is $2,400 a year.
- iCloud calendars do not offer free/busy lookups.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Nylas Scheduler?
The alternatives to Nylas Scheduler in this directory are Cronofy, Timekit, Calendly, Cal.com and Chili Piper. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nylas Scheduler.
Is there a free alternative to Nylas Scheduler?
Yes. Calendly and Cal.com have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Nylas Scheduler alternatives work on Windows?
The Nylas Scheduler listing does not include a Windows app. Cal.com lists one.
Which Nylas Scheduler alternatives work on macOS?
The Nylas Scheduler listing does not include a macOS app. Cal.com 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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