Looking for the Best Free Calendly Alternative? Meet zcal.
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Why choose zcal?
Get premium Calendly features for free with zcal.
Free unlimited links
With zcal you can create as many invite links as you want for free. Focus on serving your clients and growing your business. Not de-activating invites to stay under some arbitrary limit.
Free unlimited calendars
Check scheduling conflicts across your work and personal calendar accounts. Sync unlimited calendars free.
Email reminders
Avoid manual follow-ups and ensure your invitees show up prepared for the meeting with automated email reminders.
Zapier integration
Connect zcal to over 5000 apps and run custom automations anytime a new event is scheduled - no code required.
Custom redirect
Automatically redirect invitees to your website after they schedule a meeting.
Cover photos
Personalize your page with a unique cover photo. Use it to highlight your brand, promote an event, or show off your product.
Video conference integrations
Automatically add Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams conferencing to any zcal event. Included in our Free Forever plan.
Meeting polls
Coordinating a conference call or meeting with a large group? Ask guests to vote on your poll, then review their responses and set the final meeting time.
Advanced form questions
Request the info you need before your meeting with advanced question types like multiple choice and file attachments.
Calendar overlay
When you view scheduling links, zcal highlights your calendar conflicts so you don't have to switch tabs to check when you're available.
Mobile-first design
No one likes using a slow, unwieldy mobile site. Make mobile scheduling easy for your invitees with zcal's best-in-class experience.
Live customer support
Our dedicated support team is available around the clock to help answer your questions. Don't settle for robo-emails or support reps who leave you hanging. Send us a message over live chat and get your questions answered immediately.
Compare zcal vs. Calendly
Calendly is a basic scheduling tool that allows users to avoid lengthy email exchanges to book meetings. Users input their available times in the calendar and share a link with guests, who then select a time that works for them. Calendly offers a free plan which is very limited. It includes a single invite link and calendar connection. In order to add more links or calendars you must upgrade to one of their paid plans.
zcal is a great Calendly alternative that is completely Free, modern, and easy to use. In addition to offering the most generous free plan of any scheduling tool, zcal makes it easy to create beautiful on-brand experiences so you don't offend your invitees with a generic-looking booking page.
Free plan feature comparison
| Feature | zcal | Calendly |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited scheduling links | ✅ | ❌ (starts at $8/mo) |
| Unlimited calendar connections | ✅ | ❌ (starts at $8/mo) |
| Video conference integrations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Email reminders | ✅ | ❌ (starts at $8/mo) |
| Zapier integration | ✅ | ❌ (starts at $12/mo) |
| Meeting polls | ✅ | ✅ |
| Group events | ✅ | ❌ (starts at $8/mo) |
| Video on scheduling page | ✅ | ❌ |
| Custom redirect | ✅ | ❌ (starts at $12/mo) |
| Live customer support | ✅ | ❌ (starts at $8/mo) |
Frequently asked questions
How do zcal and Calendly free plans compare?
Although Calendly offers a free plan, it is very limited. If you want to create more than 1 link or connect more than 1 calendar, you will quickly hit a pay wall. With zcal you not only get unlimited links and calendar connections, but you also get most other Calendly premium features for free.
How do zcal and Calendly differ in terms of customization?
zcal has a strong focus on making every scheduling page look unique and on-brand. It does this by putting self-expression front and center, letting organizers showcase themselves with a cover photo, welcome video, and personal intro. These elements both inform and entertain guests, helping them answer the two most important questions before every meeting - who exactly am I meeting and why should I be excited to meet them?
What types of links can I create with zcal?
The zcal free plan includes unlimited 1-on-1 and meeting poll links as well as Group invite links. Calendly's free plan only includes a single 1-on-1 link and meeting polls.
How does zcal compare to other Calendly alternatives?
While there are a number of scheduling tools on the web, most of them offer very limited free plans. Generally, you have to subscribe to their premium plans in order to truly get value from them. At zcal, our goal is to not only provide the best scheduling experience on the web, but also to package all the best features for free.
