Calendly

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2013
Developer: Calendly
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Overview

Calendly is a scheduling automation platform that enables users to create event types, share links, and allow recipients to book meetings based on the host's calendar availability. It integrates with personal or work calendars to check real-time availability and eliminates email back-and-forth for appointments, calls, interviews, and demos. Designed for individuals, teams, and organizations, it supports team management through profiles showing groups, permissions, integrations, and analytics.¹³⁹

Key Features

Event Types - Create customizable 15-, 30-, or 60-minute meetings with names, descriptions, and availability settings.³
Calendar Sync - Connect personal or work calendars to display real-time availability and prevent double-booking.³
Shareable Links - Generate links for recipients to select event types and book times directly.³
User Profiles - View basic info, groups, integrations, availability, event types, and analytics for team members.¹
Integrations Check - Monitor connected calendars and video tools with caution icons for missing connections.¹
Account Settings - Update profile picture, name, language, time zone, and login preferences.³⁴
Team Management - Assign users to groups, roles, and monitor activity via admin profiles.¹

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic scheduling, one calendar connection, unlimited meetings.
Essentials	$8/user/month	Multiple calendars, custom branding, group event types.
Professional	$12/user/month	Workflows, routing forms, advanced security.
Teams	$16/user/month	Team scheduling pages, admin controls, analytics.

Platforms & Requirements

Calendly runs primarily as a web application accessible via browsers on desktop and mobile. Native mobile apps are available for iOS and Android, with Android setup requiring Chrome for sign-in and sync. No desktop native apps; all features rely on web access with no specified minimum requirements beyond standard browser support.¹⁰

Integrations & Ecosystem

Google Calendar
Microsoft Outlook
Apple iCal
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Web conferencing tools
Salesforce (via API)
API access for custom integrations

Alternatives

App	Difference
SavvyCal	Offers overlay scheduling showing multiple calendars side-by-side, unlike Calendly's sequential slots.
YouCanBook.me	Emphasizes customizable booking pages with payment integration, differing from Calendly's focus on simplicity.
Acuity Scheduling	Provides client intake forms and class bookings, more geared toward service businesses than Calendly's general meetings.
ScheduleOnce	Supports advanced routing and buffer times out-of-the-box, with stronger team delegation features.

Reputation

Calendly is recognized as an early leader in scheduling tools for its simplicity in reducing email coordination for meetings.³ Users appreciate easy setup, calendar sync, and shareable links, but note limitations in free tier features like single calendar support. Team admins value profile views for oversight, though some integrations require paid plans.¹³

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