# Calendar vs Doodle Comparison

| | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 78 | 2,069 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Calendar

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Integrations (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (2 reviews)
- Flow Management (1 reviews)

### Doodle

Pros:
- Automatic Scheduling (2 reviews)
- Scheduling Efficiency (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Automation (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (62 reviews) | 9.2 (1843 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (62 reviews) | 9.1 (1854 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (628 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (618 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 8.7 (1063 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (479 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 7.4 (1771 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Calendar

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Doodle

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Description: For individuals getting started with seamless scheduling


Key Features:
- Unlimited Group Polls
- Unlimited Sign-up Sheets
- One Booking Page

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/doodle/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Survey

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Doodle** | 9.4/10 | 10 |

#### Survey Management

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Survey Builder** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Question Types** | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Survey Distribution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Survey Customization

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Branching/Skip Logic** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multilingual Surveys** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Survey Insights

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **BI Tools Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Exporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Survey

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Online Appointment Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Doodle** | 9.3/10 | 15 |

#### Notifications

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Confirmations & Reminders** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Appointment Follow-Up** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

#### Settings

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time Zone Detection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Availability Settings** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Blocked Time Settings** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Links** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi- Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Website Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Payment Acceptance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Business Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | 8.6/10 | 23 |
| **Doodle** | 9.7/10 | 7 |

#### Integrations

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **MS Teams Integration** | 7.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Integration** | 9.5 (23 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Zoom Integration** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Google Meet Integration** | 9.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Salesforce Integration** | 7.4 (14 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Branding & Customizatio

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Booking Page** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Personalized Links** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Personalized Web Embed** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Automatic Rules & Configurations

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Set Working Hours** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Updates** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Buffer Times** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Scheduling

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Appointment Reminder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Doodle** | 9.4/10 | 55 |

#### Features

| Feature | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Booking** | Not enough data | 9.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Integrated App** | Not enough data | 9.0 (46 reviews) | 
| **SMS** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Email** | Not enough data | 9.3 (51 reviews) | 
| **Voice** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Confirmation and Cancellation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (49 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Business Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-scheduling)


**Unique to Doodle (3):** [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling), [Survey Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/survey)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Calendar | Doodle | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.4% | 42.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.8% | 28.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.8% | 29.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Calendar

- **Computer Software:** 14.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.2%
- **Retail:** 6.6%
- **Accounting:** 3.9%
- **Education Management:** 3.9%
- **Internet:** 3.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.6%
- **Higher Education:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 36.8%

#### Doodle

- **Education Management:** 16.6%
- **Higher Education:** 12.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.0%
- **Research:** 4.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.0%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 40.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Calendar

- [Calendly](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2634 reviews)
- [Chili Piper](https://www.g2.com/products/chili-piper/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (736 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Doodle

- [YouCanBookMe](https://www.g2.com/products/youcanbookme/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [Calendly](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2634 reviews)
- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (47968 reviews)
- [SurveyMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23538 reviews)
- [Chili Piper](https://www.g2.com/products/chili-piper/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (736 reviews)
- [SimplyBook.me](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [HubSpot Sales Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-sales-hub/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13797 reviews)
- [Setmore](https://www.g2.com/products/setmore/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5817 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Calendar

No discussions available for this product.

### Doodle

- Title: [Has a mobile/cell phone friendly version of Doodle been created?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/has-a-mobile-cell-phone-friendly-version-of-doodle-been-created) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes they have a mobile application that you can download for free."
- Title: [What ways are others choosing to use Doodle for personal and business use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-ways-are-others-choosing-to-use-doodle-for-personal-and-business-use) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I use it with classes I teach to poll students on which topics they’d like to see us cover"
- Title: [What is Doodle software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-doodle-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Group "poll" scheduling software. It has sort of slacked off in recent years. I am somewhat disappointed."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/calendar-vs-doodle)