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# Calendly vs iCal Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Calendly** [

4.7/5(2,675)

](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews#reviews)

**iCal** [

4.1/5(196)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Calendly**
Free Trial

**Free** · Free

**iCal**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Calendly**
1 month

Based on 19 responses

**iCal**
1 month

Based on 13 responses

Return on Investment

**Calendly**
8 months

Based on 16 responses

**iCal**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Calendly**
$$$$$

**iCal**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Calendly**
7%

**iCal**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Calendly**
[
Ease of Use (171)
](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1873967&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Scheduling (139)
](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1873691&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (54)
](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1875340&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Calendar Issues (46)
](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1874681&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**iCal**
[
Calendar Integration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1084588&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2308178&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Calendar Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1084241&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Email Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2059529&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Calendly**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_50828ef2b93af30b29edd9061533c3b9/activecampaign.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

ActiveCampaign

](https://www.g2.com/products/activecampaign/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d8d487b67574b56a5ad57a2f0f159a30/airtable.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Airtable

](https://www.g2.com/products/airtable/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e550f9ee9979fdb0a7453e1a1e610469/apix-drive.png "Product Avatar Image")

ApiX-Drive

](https://www.g2.com/products/apix-drive/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ff47c687f709c1066319182e9ab0b3b5/apple-ios.png "Product Avatar Image")

iOS

](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/integrations)

**iCal**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Calendly**
 ![Calendly screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1464017/Share-your-scheduling-link.png)

**iCal**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Calendly**

9.2

9.22,042

**iCal**

8.2

8.2168

Ease of Use

**Calendly**

9.4

9.42,074

**iCal**

8.9

8.9170

Ease of Setup

**Calendly**

9.1

9.1930

**iCal**

8.5

8.552

Ease of Admin

**Calendly**

9.1

9.1732

**iCal**

8.1

8.137

Quality of Support

**Calendly**

9.0

9.01,331

**iCal**

8.2

8.2108

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Calendly**

9.3

9.3676

**iCal**

7.5

7.533

Product Direction (% positive)

**Calendly**

8.8

8.81,957

**iCal**

6.5

6.5173

Features

Calendar[Hide 63 FeaturesShow 63 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

298

8.0

28

Calendar View

Multi-Calendar View

8.9(won by 0.3)

225

8.6

27

Customizable Viewing

8.9(won by 0.7)

226

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

27

Shared Calendar

Calendar Collaboration

9.1(won by 1.1)

235

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

25

Multiple Calendar Management

8.9(won by 0.4)

234

8.5

26

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Appointment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Booking Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accessibility

Screen Reader Compatibility

8.6

212

8.7(won by 0.1)

25

Keyboard Shortcuts

Feature Not Available

7.2(won by default)

25

Integration

Sync Multiple Calendars

9.1(won by 0.2)

234

8.9

26

Import Events

8.6

220

8.8(won by 0.2)

26

Software Integrations

8.8(won by 0.8)

229

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

26

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Notifications

Customized Calendar Notifications

9.0(won by 0.5)

234

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

25

Location-Based Alerts

8.5

210

8.9(won by 0.4)

26

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text-to-Image

7.5(won by 1.0)

154

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.5

20

AI Text-to-Speech

7.5(won by 0.6)

153

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.9

20

AI Image-to-Text

7.5(won by 0.7)

153

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.8

20

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Calendar

Cross-system Integration

8.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Calendar/Reminder System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Address Book

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Room Booking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Color Codes/Icons

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Meeting Assistants[Hide 35 FeaturesShow 35 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

13

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agenda Management

Agenda Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Scheduling

8.5(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Support

Decision Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accessibility Compliance (WCAG)

Accessibility Compliance (WCAG)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Language Translation

Real-Time Language Translation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autonomous Task Execution

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Action Management

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Transcription

Call Transcription

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Recording

Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transcript Search & Annotation

Transcript Search & Annotation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Item Tracking

Action Item Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Prep - AI Meeting Assistants

Automated Scheduling

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Agenda Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Meeting Hosting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Automation - AI Meeting Assistants

Automated Note-Taking

9.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Voice Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Item Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Insights - AI Meeting Assistants

Smart Summaries

9.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accessibility - AI Meeting Assistants

Language Translation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Transcription

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accessibility Guidelines Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - AI Meeting Assistants

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Capture & Retention - AI Meeting Assistants

Bot Presence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Moments Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio or Video Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interview Scheduling[Hide 77 FeaturesShow 77 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

615

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Interoperability

9.0(won by default)

417

Not enough data

Performance

9.4(won by default)

480

Not enough data

Platform Content

Automation

9.2(won by default)

472

Not enough data

Reminders

9.3(won by default)

472

Not enough data

Email Template

8.9(won by default)

413

Not enough data

Booking

9.6(won by default)

438

Not enough data

Rescheduling

9.2(won by default)

479

Not enough data

Platform Performance

Reporting

8.6(won by default)

302

Not enough data

Monitoring

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

8.8(won by default)

365

Not enough data

Integration APIs

8.6(won by default)

290

Not enough data

Internationalization

8.7(won by default)

261

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

9.0(won by default)

326

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

8.9(won by default)

297

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead-to-Account Matching and Routing[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

48

Not enough data

Matching

Priority Matching

9.1(won by default)

39

Not enough data

Account Tiebreakers

7.9(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Fuzzy Matching

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Routing

Match and Route

8.7(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Multi-Objects

8.4(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Territories

8.3(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Working Hours

9.1(won by default)

40

Not enough data

Platform Operations

Service level Agreements

8.4(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Audit Logs

8.0(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Capping

8.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Analytics

8.2(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Integrations

8.5(won by default)

39

Not enough data

Duplicate Match

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Alerts & Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Lead Matching & Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Appointment Scheduling[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

687

Not enough data

Notifications

Confirmations & Reminders

9.3(won by default)

593

Not enough data

Appointment Follow-Up

9.0(won by default)

528

Not enough data

Scheduling Notifications

9.4(won by default)

600

Not enough data

Recurring Appointments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Group Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Settings

Time Zone Detection

9.2(won by default)

595

Not enough data

Availability Settings

9.3(won by default)

606

Not enough data

Blocked Time Settings

9.1(won by default)

591

Not enough data

Personalization

Branding

8.5(won by default)

526

Not enough data

Links

9.2(won by default)

557

Not enough data

Integrations

Multi- Calendar Integration

9.0(won by default)

533

Not enough data

Website Integration

9.0(won by default)

454

Not enough data

Payment Acceptance

8.0(won by default)

341

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

8.7(won by default)

461

Not enough data

Communication

8.9(won by default)

474

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.2(won by default)

201

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

7.0(won by default)

202

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

6.7(won by default)

198

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

6.6(won by default)

194

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

6.6(won by default)

194

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling

Autonomous Task Execution

7.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

6.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wait List Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Appointment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Booking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Scheduling[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

684

Not enough data

Integrations

MS Teams Integration

8.1(won by default)

363

Not enough data

Email Integration

9.2(won by default)

520

Not enough data

Zoom Integration

9.1(won by default)

494

Not enough data

Google Meet Integration

8.6(won by default)

409

Not enough data

Salesforce Integration

7.7(won by default)

348

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Branding & Customizatio

Custom Booking Page

9.0(won by default)

515

Not enough data

Personalized Links

9.2(won by default)

503

Not enough data

Personalized Web Embed

8.7(won by default)

407

Not enough data

Online Booking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Room Booking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Rules & Configurations

Set Working Hours

9.3(won by default)

554

Not enough data

Automatic Updates

9.1(won by default)

508

Not enough data

Buffer Times

9.1(won by default)

493

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Business Scheduling

Autonomous Task Execution

7.2(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.6(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shift Swapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Absence Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Booking Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Group Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Appointment Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Zone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

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Reviewers' Company Size

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Calendly

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

61.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

9.6%

[![iCal](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_57726f9b265b8987147c7609c8c56f3d/ical.jpeg "iCal")](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews)

iCal

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

49.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

25.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

24.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

61.7%

49.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.7%

25.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

9.6%

24.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Calendly](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/be6e81ecd5d3b878fb37bad92c4e7ee9/calendly.svg "Calendly")](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews)
Calendly

Computer Software

12.0%

Information Technology and Services

9.0%

Marketing and Advertising

8.3%

Financial Services

6.3%

Education Management

5.6%

Other

58.9%

[![iCal](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_57726f9b265b8987147c7609c8c56f3d/ical.jpeg "iCal")](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews)
iCal

Computer Software

11.0%

Marketing and Advertising

9.4%

Internet

4.7%

Information Technology and Services

4.2%

Primary/Secondary Education

3.7%

Other

67.0%

FAQs

## Calendly Sales vs iCal FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between iCal vs Calendly Sales?

Calendly Sales stands out from iCal with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and a greater focus on ease of setup and integrations.

| | [iCal](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews) | [Calendly Sales](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.1/5 (196 reviews) | 4.7/5 (2,647 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Small-Business | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Syncing Capabilities | Ease of Use |

### How do the pricing models of iCal and Calendly Sales compare?

Calendly Sales is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **iCal:** In recent reviews, iCal is praised for being free and easy to use, but some reviewers recommend more robust solutions for business needs.
- **Calendly Sales:** Reviewers highlight that Calendly Sales offers strong value, with many noting its pricing is better than alternatives and that the free option is not particularly limiting for basic needs.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching to Calendly Sales for its automation, time-saving features, and professional scheduling experience.

### What are the best alternatives to iCal and Calendly Sales?

The top 3 alternatives to iCal and Calendly Sales are YouCanBookMe, Outlook, and Chili Piper.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [iCal](https://www.g2.com/products/ical/reviews) | 4.1/5 (196 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Syncing Capabilities |
| [Calendly Sales](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews) | 4.7/5 (2,647 reviews) | Small-Business | Strong value, free option not limiting | Ease of Use |
| [YouCanBookMe](https://www.g2.com/products/youcanbookme/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1,934 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Booking and scheduling efficiency |
| [Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) | 4.5/5 (3,524 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Email and calendar integration |
| [Chili Piper](https://www.g2.com/products/chili-piper/reviews) | 4.6/5 (736 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Advanced scheduling automation |

### Which Calendar features should I prioritize when comparing iCal and Calendly Sales?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, integrations, reminders, customization, and automation when comparing iCal and Calendly Sales.

- **Ease of Use:** iCal scores 8.9; Calendly Sales scores 9.4, with 171 all-time mentions for Calendly Sales.
- **Integrations:** Calendly Sales has 72 all-time mentions for integrations and 61 for Google integration; iCal has 1 mention for integration issues.
- **Reminders:** Both products are frequently cited for reminders, with iCal praised for efficient notifications and Calendly Sales for automated reminders.
- **Customization:** Calendly Sales has 38 all-time mentions for customization; iCal is noted for limited customization.
- **Automation:** Calendly Sales has 47 all-time mentions for automation, supporting advanced scheduling workflows.

### What are the pros and cons of iCal vs Calendly Sales?

Calendly Sales' headline strength is ease of use and automation, while iCal's is syncing across Apple devices.

- **iCal strengths:** Syncing capabilities, clean interface, easy event creation, and integration across Apple devices.
- **iCal trade-offs:** Limited customization, integration issues with non-Apple platforms, and less robust features for business use (all with 1 all-time mention each).
- **Calendly Sales strengths:** Ease of use (171 all-time mentions), scheduling (139), easy setup (87), integrations (72), automation (47), and customization (38).
- **Calendly Sales trade-offs:** Missing features (54 all-time mentions), integration issues (33), and some advanced features locked behind higher pricing tiers.

### Is iCal or Calendly Sales better for small businesses?

Calendly Sales is the better fit for small businesses, with higher ratings and more small-business-focused reviewer sentiment.

- **iCal:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers highlighting its simplicity and Apple ecosystem integration for personal and small business use.
- **Calendly Sales:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers consistently praising its automation, time-saving, and professional scheduling features for small teams.

### Which Calendar platform has better integrations?

Calendly Sales is favored by reviewers for integrations, with significantly more mentions and broader third-party support.

- **iCal:** Reviewers mention integration with Apple devices and some challenges with Google and Outlook, but only 1 all-time mention for integration issues.
- **Calendly Sales:** Integrations are cited in 72 reviews, with Google integration specifically mentioned in 61 reviews, and frequent praise for connecting with Google Workspace and video conferencing tools.

### How do iCal and Calendly Sales compare on customer support?

Calendly Sales leads iCal on Quality of Support by a material margin of 0.8 points (9.0 vs 8.2).

- **iCal:** Reviewers describe support as lively and responsive, with scores ranging from 4.0 to 7.0 and positive experiences for setup and troubleshooting.
- **Calendly Sales:** Reviewers note generally strong support, with scores up to 7.0, but some mention slow or limited responses, especially for billing or technical issues.

### Which is easier to implement, iCal or Calendly Sales?

Calendly Sales is easier to implement than iCal, with a 0.6-point advantage in Ease of Setup (9.1 vs 8.5).

- **iCal:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, especially for Apple users, but note a learning curve for non-Apple platforms and educators.
- **Calendly Sales:** Reviewers consistently praise its fast, easy, and intuitive setup, often completed in under two hours, with strong onboarding workflows.

### Which product has better Reminders?

Calendly Sales is the stronger product for Reminders, with more frequent reviewer mentions and advanced automation features.

- **iCal:** Reviewers praise efficient notifications and reminders, with multiple positive mentions in recent reviews and a Quality of Support score of 8.2.
- **Calendly Sales:** Automated reminders and follow-ups are frequently cited, with 76 all-time mentions for automatic scheduling and 87 for easy setup, supporting advanced reminder workflows.

Alternatives

**Calendly Alternatives**

 ![YouCanBookMe](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1b9a3be639f6045ddafcdfd219e9b7b1/youcanbookme.svg "YouCanBookMe")

[
YouCanBookMe
](/products/youcanbookme/reviews)

 ![Chili Piper](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3b1fabcf389b5cd92472f52bcee4ea08/chili-piper.svg "Chili Piper")

[
Chili Piper
](/products/chili-piper/reviews)

 ![Acuity Scheduling](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d06214a78a4c42bbd28cfa5c5d8b7b38/acuity-scheduling.png "Acuity Scheduling")

[
Acuity Scheduling
](/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews)

 ![GoodTime](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cb5d42e9a0784b388dbbb04c1b742b83/goodtime.svg "GoodTime")

[
GoodTime
](/products/goodtime/reviews)

**iCal Alternatives**

 ![Microsoft Outlook](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5c440ee40ed0f9d1e1c0575dbdd12898/microsoft-outlook.png "Microsoft Outlook")

[
Outlook
](/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)

 ![Google Workspace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16b55d7b1aa594a1a78d8ec91ebbca79/google-workspace.svg "Google Workspace")

[
Google Workspace
](/products/google-workspace/reviews)

 ![Zoho Mail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1555488294/zoho-mail.svg "Zoho Mail")

[
Zoho Mail
](/products/zoho-mail/reviews)

 ![Chili Piper](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3b1fabcf389b5cd92472f52bcee4ea08/chili-piper.svg "Chili Piper")

[
Chili Piper
](/products/chili-piper/reviews)