Free Calendly alternatives
Calendly still has a free plan. Its pricing page (checked Oct 26, 2026) lists one event type, one calendar connection, one-on-one scheduling and a customizable booking page. If you need more than one kind of meeting, or a booking page for a small team or a salon, the free plans below go further in one direction each. The table compares the main limit of each free plan; every figure comes from the vendor's own pricing page.
6 listings · facts checked on official pages, latest 2026-10-26. Plans change; confirm on the vendor's site.
| Plan | Users on the free plan | Main free limit |
|---|---|---|
| Calendly Free | Not stated | One event type and one calendar connection |
| Cal.com | 1 user | Unlimited event types and calendars; team features are paid |
| zcal | Not stated | Unlimited links and calendar accounts; built for individuals |
| Zoho Bookings | 1 user | Team scheduling starts on Basic |
| YouCanBook.me | Not stated | 1 calendar connection and 1 booking page |
| Setmore | Up to 4 users | Unlimited appointments; SMS reminders and 2-way calendar sync are on Pro |
| SimplyBook.me | 1 provider | 50 bookings a month |
Checked on the official pricing pages, 2026-10-26
Calendly Free: "Always free": one event type, one calendar connection, one-on-one scheduling, a customizable booking page and the browser extension. Paid plans start with Standard at $10 per seat a month. Source: calendly.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-26.
Cal.com Free: "Free forever" for individuals: 1 user, unlimited event types and calendars, email and SMS notifications, 100+ app integrations, the mobile app and browser extension, and Stripe and PayPal payments. Source: cal.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-26.
zcal Free Forever: $0 per user a month: unlimited links and calendar accounts, meeting polls, automated email reminders, group events, Stripe, Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams integrations, website embeds and "No ads ever". Removing zcal branding and round robin events are paid. Source: zcal.co/pricing, checked 2026-10-26.
Setmore Free: $0 for up to 4 users: unlimited appointments, accept payments, email reminders and confirmations, iOS and Android apps. Pro ($5 per user a month, billed annually) adds SMS reminders, recurring appointments, 2-way calendar sync and removing Setmore branding. Source: www.setmore.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-26.
SimplyBook.me Free: $0: 50 bookings, 1 provider and 1 premium custom feature, with a booking website, booking widget and admin app. The FAQ says the free plan needs no credit card and has no time limit, but needs to be renewed monthly. Source: simplybook.me/en/pricing, checked 2026-10-26.
Zoho Bookings Forever Free: "For solo users": one user, online meetings, notification emails and reminders, and two-way calendar sync with Zoho, Google and Microsoft 365/Outlook.com. The page says no credit card is required. Source: www.zoho.com/bookings/pricing.html, checked 2026-10-26.
YouCanBook.me Free: $0 a month: 1 calendar connection and 1 booking page, with custom confirmation emails and booking questions, Zoom, Teams and Meet, and Stripe payments. The FAQ says the free-forever plan's booking page and emails carry a 'Powered for free' button. Source: youcanbook.me/pricing, checked 2026-10-26.
01Cal.comScheduling
From the official page · checked Oct 26, 2026
Pick this if: You want unlimited event types and calendars for yourself, with email and SMS notifications and Stripe or PayPal payments.
02zcalScheduling
From the official page · checked Oct 26, 2026
Pick this if: You want unlimited scheduling links, meeting polls and group events for one person, with no ads.
03Zoho BookingsScheduling
From the official page · checked Oct 26, 2026
Pick this if: You already use Zoho or want two-way sync with Zoho, Google and Microsoft calendars for one person.
04YouCanBook.meScheduling
From the official page · checked Oct 26, 2026
Pick this if: You only need one booking page on one calendar, with custom booking questions and Stripe payments, and can live with a "Powered for free" button.
05SetmoreScheduling
From the official page · checked Oct 26, 2026
Pick this if: You run a small service business with up to 4 staff and want unlimited appointments and online payments for free.
06SimplyBook.meScheduling
From the official page · checked Oct 26, 2026
Pick this if: You want a full booking website and widget for one provider and take up to 50 bookings a month.
Questions
Is Calendly free?
Yes. Calendly's pricing page lists a Free plan, "Always free", with one event type and one calendar connection (checked 2026-10-26).
Which free Calendly alternative allows more than one event type?
Cal.com's free plan lists unlimited event types and calendars for 1 user, and zcal's free plan lists unlimited scheduling links and calendar accounts.
Is there a free booking app for a small team?
Setmore's free plan covers up to 4 users with unlimited appointments. Most other free plans here are for one person or one provider.
Do I need a credit card?
SimplyBook.me and Zoho Bookings say no card is needed. Calendly, Cal.com, zcal, Setmore and YouCanBook.me do not say either way for their free plans.