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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Calendly
Star Rating
(2,502)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(33)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft BookingsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Calendly excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.4, making it intuitive for scheduling appointments, while Microsoft Bookings lags behind at 7.1, leading to a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Calendly's Multi-Calendar View feature, rated at 8.8, allows for seamless management of multiple schedules, whereas Microsoft Bookings, with a score of 8.3, offers less flexibility in this area.
- G2 users highlight Calendly's superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.1, indicating prompt and helpful assistance, compared to Microsoft Bookings' score of 7.1, which suggests room for improvement in customer service responsiveness.
- Users on G2 appreciate Calendly's robust Integrations, particularly with Zoom and Google Meet, both rated at 9.2, facilitating easy video conferencing setup, while Microsoft Bookings scores lower at 7.7 for video conferencing integration.
- Reviewers say that Calendly's Custom Booking Page feature, rated at 9.1, allows for extensive personalization, enhancing user experience, while Microsoft Bookings, with a score of 6.7 in branding, offers limited customization options.
- Users report that Calendly's Notifications system, particularly for Confirmations & Reminders at 9.4, is highly effective in keeping clients informed, whereas Microsoft Bookings, scoring 8.0, has less effective notification features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Calendly
Free
Free
For personal use
- 1 event type
- Connect 1 calendar
- Customizable availability
Microsoft Bookings
No pricing availableFree Trial
Calendly
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Bookings
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,950
8.1
23
Ease of Use
9.4
1,977
7.3
23
Ease of Setup
9.1
835
7.6
11
Ease of Admin
9.1
667
6.8
10
Quality of Support
9.0
1,264
7.3
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
614
7.9
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,877
8.9
21
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.0
411
Not enough data
9.4
476
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.2
464
Not enough data
9.3
464
Not enough data
8.9
410
Not enough data
9.6
433
Not enough data
9.2
473
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.6
302
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
359
Not enough data
8.6
288
Not enough data
8.7
260
Not enough data
8.9
323
Not enough data
9.4
369
Not enough data
9.3
317
Not enough data
8.3
255
Not enough data
8.9
297
Not enough data
Matching
9.0
37
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Routing
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
Platform Operations
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Calendar View
8.9
219
Not enough data
8.9
222
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.1
226
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.5
210
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
9.1
225
Not enough data
8.6
215
Not enough data
8.8
222
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
227
Not enough data
8.4
205
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
152
Not enough data
7.5
150
Not enough data
7.4
150
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.4
7
Not enough data
Notifications
9.3
575
9.4
8
9.0
515
9.0
8
9.4
578
8.6
7
Settings
9.2
580
8.8
7
9.3
587
9.4
8
9.2
574
9.2
8
Personalization
8.5
510
7.6
7
9.2
541
9.0
7
Integrations
9.0
515
8.5
8
9.0
445
6.9
6
7.9
333
4.3
5
8.7
447
8.1
7
8.9
470
8.3
6
Generative AI
7.2
199
Not enough data
7.0
200
Not enough data
6.6
196
Not enough data
6.6
192
Not enough data
6.5
192
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
6.9
14
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
Integrations
8.1
357
Not enough data
9.2
499
Not enough data
9.1
481
Not enough data
8.6
397
Not enough data
7.7
342
Not enough data
Branding & Customizatio
9.0
490
Not enough data
9.2
486
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
Automatic Rules & Configurations
9.3
527
Not enough data
9.1
483
Not enough data
9.1
478
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Scheduling
7.0
27
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Calendly and Microsoft Bookings are categorized as Online Appointment Scheduling
Unique Categories
Calendly is categorized as Business Scheduling, Lead-to-Account Matching and Routing, Interview Scheduling, and Calendar
Microsoft Bookings has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Calendly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Bookings
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Financial Services
6.4%
Education Management
5.8%
Other
58.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Computer Software
9.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
6.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Accounting
6.5%
Other
61.3%
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Discussions
Can a candidate recommend times?
3 Comments
VR
No, but they can choose from any time you have made available for the meeting type.Read more
How do you use Calendly to save time and increase your earning potential?
3 Comments
LW
It is so easy for the client to choose the time to suit them and check my availability easily - works like a dream.Read more
How do you use Calendly free?
3 Comments
LF
As with most subscription service platforms, there's a free level, but it's pretty limited in features/functionality. It is a good way to test out the...Read more
Microsoft Bookings has no discussions with answers
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