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zcal alternatives

zcal compared with 6 alternatives: Calendly, Cal.com, Koalendar, TidyCal, Doodle and 1 more.

zcal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($10.50 billed monthly). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
zcalThis toolFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb
CalendlyFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Cal.comFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
KoalendarFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TidyCalFree plan · from $29 one-timeYesWeb
DoodleFree plan · from $11/moYesWeb
LunacalFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb

How each one differs from zcal

  1. Calendly

    Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings

    • Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly. zcal starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($10.50 billed monthly).
    • Only Calendly lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Calendly lists a browser extension.
    • Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    • zcal also covers templates.

    Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings

    Calendly vs zcalCalendly 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). zcal starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($10.50 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

    Cal.com vs zcalCal.com pricing and details

  3. Koalendar

    Booking pages with unlimited bookings on the free plan

    • Koalendar starts at $6.99 per seat / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). zcal starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($10.50 billed monthly).
    • Only Koalendar lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Koalendar lists a browser extension.
    • Koalendar also covers workflow automation.
    • zcal also covers templates.

    Suits: Solo professionals and teachers who want unlimited free bookings

    Koalendar vs zcalKoalendar pricing and details

  4. TidyCal

    Booking pages with paid bookings and one-time lifetime plans

    • TidyCal starts at $29 one-time (Individual Lifetime), or Pro at $8.25 per month billed annually ($99). zcal starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($10.50 billed monthly).
    • TidyCal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • zcal also covers templates.

    Suits: Solo coaches, consultants and tutors who would rather pay once than monthly

    TidyCal vs zcalTidyCal pricing and details

  5. Doodle

    Group polls, booking pages and sign-up sheets for scheduling

    • Doodle starts at $11 per seat / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). zcal starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($10.50 billed monthly).
    • Doodle also covers reports.
    • zcal also covers templates.

    Suits: Finding a meeting time across people who do not share a calendar system

    Doodle vs zcalDoodle pricing and details

  6. Lunacal

    Appointment booking pages with payments, packages and team routing

    • Lunacal starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). zcal starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($10.50 billed monthly).
    • zcal has a free plan. Lunacal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Lunacal also covers workflow automation.
    • zcal also covers templates.

    Suits: Coaches, consultants and tutors who charge for sessions at booking

    Lunacal vs zcalLunacal pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in zcal

  • Teams, round robin and collective events, SMS reminders and removing zcal branding all need Pro.
  • On the free plan zcal takes a 3% commission on Stripe payments, on top of Stripe's own fees.
  • Custom domains and sending notifications from your own email domain need Business.
  • The site describes no mobile or desktop apps, and zcal's pricing FAQ says it does not offer refunds.
zcal pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to zcal?

The alternatives to zcal in this directory are Calendly, Cal.com, Koalendar, TidyCal, Doodle and Lunacal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with zcal.

Is there a free alternative to zcal?

Yes. Calendly, Cal.com, Koalendar, TidyCal and Doodle have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which zcal alternatives work on Windows?

The zcal listing does not include a Windows app. Cal.com lists one.

Which zcal alternatives work on macOS?

The zcal 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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