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TidyCal alternatives
TidyCal compared with 7 alternatives: Calendly, Cal.com, YouCanBookMe, SavvyCal, Koalendar and 2 more.
TidyCal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99). 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TidyCalThis tool | Free plan · from $29 one-time | Yes | 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 |
| YouCanBookMe | Free plan · from $7.20/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| SavvyCal | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Koalendar | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Lunacal | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| zcal | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from TidyCal
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Calendly
Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings
- Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly. TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99).
- Only Calendly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Calendly lists a browser extension.
- TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings
- 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). TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99).
- 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.
- TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
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). TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99).
- Only YouCanBookMe lists a browser extension.
- TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- YouCanBookMe also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Solo professionals and small businesses that want a branded booking page
- Free trial · from $10/mo
SavvyCal
Scheduling links where invitees can overlay their own calendar
- SavvyCal starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99).
- TidyCal has a free plan. SavvyCal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SavvyCal lists a browser extension.
- TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- SavvyCal also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who want invitees to compare calendars before picking a time
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Koalendar
Booking pages with unlimited bookings on the free plan
- Koalendar starts at $6.99 per seat / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99).
- Only Koalendar lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Koalendar lists a browser extension.
- TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Koalendar also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Solo professionals and teachers who want unlimited free bookings
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Lunacal
Appointment booking pages with payments, packages and team routing
- Lunacal starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99).
- TidyCal has a free plan. Lunacal does not, though it has a free trial.
- TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Lunacal also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Coaches, consultants and tutors who charge for sessions at booking
- 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). TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99).
- TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- zcal also covers templates.
Suits: Individuals who want unlimited booking links without paying
Limits worth knowing in TidyCal
- The Free plan connects 1 calendar and cannot auto-create Zoom, Google Meet or Teams links; those need a paid plan.
- Free and lifetime plans pay TidyCal a 1% platform fee on Stripe payments, on top of Stripe's own fees. Only Pro has none.
- Lifetime plans are bought through AppSumo, and Agency Lifetime licenses bought from September 1, 2026 are capped at 4 team seats.
- There is no iOS or Android app; TidyCal runs in a browser. The Pro subscription has no free trial.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TidyCal?
The alternatives to TidyCal in this directory are Calendly, Cal.com, YouCanBookMe, SavvyCal, Koalendar, Lunacal and zcal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TidyCal.
Is there a free alternative to TidyCal?
Yes. Calendly, Cal.com, YouCanBookMe, Koalendar and zcal have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which TidyCal alternatives work on Windows?
The TidyCal listing does not include a Windows app. Cal.com lists one.
Which TidyCal alternatives work on macOS?
The TidyCal 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 Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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