Alternatives
Scheduling software alternatives and comparisons
Compare DaySchedule with Calendly, Acuity, Cal.com, Setmore and 18 other scheduling tools. DaySchedule is free forever for individuals, and paid plans start at $8 per user a month with team scheduling, payments, WhatsApp reminders and an appointment scheduling API.
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Meeting schedulers
Calendly alternative
The best-known meeting scheduler, priced per seat with routing and admin features on higher tiers.
- Calendly
- $10 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 20%
Cal.com alternative
Open-source scheduling infrastructure with a hosted SaaS option and self-hosting for developers.
- Cal.com
- $15 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 47%
Appointlet alternative
A straightforward meeting scheduler for teams, with booking pages and calendar sync.
- Appointlet
- $10 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 20%
YouCanBook.me alternative
Calendar-based booking pages that write appointments straight to your calendar.
- YouCanBook.me
- $12 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 33%
Koalendar alternative
An affordable booking page tool for Google Calendar and Outlook users.
- Koalendar
- $6.99 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a month
vsCalendarHero alternative
Meeting automation with scheduling assistants and many video and CRM integrations.
- CalendarHero
- $8 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a month
Orufy alternative
Low-cost automated scheduling with a free-forever plan.
- Orufy
- $5 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a month
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Appointment booking software
Acuity Scheduling alternative
Squarespace’s appointment scheduler for service businesses, with intake forms and payments.
- Acuity Scheduling
- $20 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 60%
Setmore alternative
Free appointment booking for small businesses, with reminders and payments.
- Setmore
- $9 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 11%
Square Appointments alternative
Appointment booking tied to Square payments and point-of-sale hardware.
- Square Appointments
- $29 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 72%
SimplyBook.me alternative
A booking website and widget with many optional add-on features.
- SimplyBook.me
- $9.9 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 19%
Appointy alternative
Appointment management for service businesses with staff and client tools.
- Appointy
- $29.99 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 73%
vcita alternative
A business management suite with scheduling, invoicing and a client portal.
- vcita
- $29 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 72%
Zoho Bookings alternative
Appointment scheduling inside the Zoho suite of business apps.
- Zoho Bookings
- $8 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a month
Microsoft Bookings alternative
The booking app included with Microsoft 365 business subscriptions.
- Microsoft Bookings
- Included in Microsoft 365 business plans
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a month
Amelia alternative
A WordPress booking plugin for appointments and events.
- Amelia
- $7 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a month
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Sales scheduling platforms
Chili Piper alternative
Inbound lead routing and meeting booking for B2B revenue teams.
- Chili Piper
- $22.5 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 64%
ScheduleOnce alternative
OnceHub’s scheduler for lead qualification and meeting booking.
- ScheduleOnce
- $10 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 20%
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Polls, events & creator tools
Doodle alternative
Group polls to find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Doodle
- $14.95 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 46%
When2Meet alternative
A free availability grid for finding a time for a group.
- When2Meet
- Free
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a month
Luma alternative
Event pages, registration and ticketing for community and online events.
- Luma
- $69 per user a month
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a monthSave 88%
Topmate alternative
A creator platform to sell 1:1 calls and digital products for a commission.
- Topmate
- 10% commission
- DaySchedule
- $8 per user a month
Why teams switch
One scheduler for meetings, services, classes and webinars
From $8 per user a month
A free-forever plan, then round-robin, group bookings and payments on Professional.
Compare plansSMS and WhatsApp reminders
Automatic email, SMS and WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups to cut no-shows.
Set up remindersScheduling API and widget
REST API, webhooks, an npm package and a widget to embed booking anywhere.
API referenceMCP server for AI agents
Let AI assistants check your availability and book appointments for you.
MCP server docsFrequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Calendly?
DaySchedule is a Calendly alternative with a free-forever plan and paid plans from $8 per user a month. It includes 1:1, round-robin and group bookings, webinars, payments, SMS and WhatsApp reminders, a REST API and an MCP server for AI assistants.
Is there a free appointment scheduling software?
Yes. DaySchedule is free forever for individuals, with calendar sync, video conferencing, a personalized booking link and an embeddable website widget.
Which scheduling software has an API?
DaySchedule includes REST API access and webhooks from the Professional plan, plus an MCP server so AI agents can check availability and book appointments.
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Career Coach, Bangalore
DaySchedule has transformed how we handle patient appointments. The interface is intuitive and the automation features save us hours each week.
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Doctor, Mumbai
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Life Coach, IIT Mumbai
DaySchedule has transformed how we handle client meetings. The interface is intuitive and the automation features save us hours each week.
Andie Knight
Marketing Director
The round-robin scheduling feature has helped us distribute leads fairly among our sales team. Our response time has improved significantly.
Andy Lea
Consultant, UK
Managing interviews has never been easier. The calendar integration and automated reminders have reduced our no-show rate by 50%.
Steve Strickland
HR Director, LA
DaySchedule is a game-changer for our startup. The ability to customize booking pages and automate reminders has made scheduling effortless.
Margi Williams
Career Services, USA
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