# Doodle vs MessageDesk Comparison | | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 2,069 | 35 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | $39.00 1 Per user seat Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Doodle Pros: - Automatic Scheduling (2 reviews) - Scheduling Efficiency (2 reviews) Cons: - Limited Automation (1 reviews) - Limited Customization (1 reviews) ### MessageDesk Pros: - Ease of Use (6 reviews) - Easy Communication (6 reviews) Cons: - Complex Processes (2 reviews) - Expensive (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (1843 reviews) | 9.1 (32 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (1854 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (628 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (618 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (1063 reviews) | 9.9 (27 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (479 reviews) | 10.0 (10 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.4 (1771 reviews) | 9.6 (27 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Doodle #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: Free Description: For people who book the occasional meeting — no card needed. Key Features: - One Group Poll - One Booking Page - One 1:1 [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/doodle/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### MessageDesk #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Team Price: $39.00 1 Per user seat Per Month Description: Best for: Teams that need a rich, powerful, crisp team SMS inbox. Key Features: - Per user seat pricing - Connect up to 48 phone numbers - Unlimited 1-on-1 SMS texting [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/messagedesk/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### SMS Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Doodle** | N/A | N/A | | **MessageDesk** | 8.6/10 | 14 | #### Text Messaging | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Bulk SMS** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | | **Two-Way Text Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Text Scheduler** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Automatic Replies** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Automatic URL Shortening** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | | **MMS Marketing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Personalization** | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | | **Transactional SMS** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### SMS Platform | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **White Label** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text-to-Landline** | Not enough data | 6.1 (6 reviews) | | **Short Codes** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **API Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - SMS Marketing | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Shared Inbox | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Doodle** | N/A | N/A | | **MessageDesk** | 8.3/10 | 9 | #### Productivity Tools | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Notes** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Internal Discussion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assignments and Tasks** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Templates** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tagging System** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Trends** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Email Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Shared Inbox | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Survey | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Doodle** | 9.4/10 | 10 | | **MessageDesk** | N/A | N/A | #### Survey Management | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Survey Builder** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Question Types** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Survey Distribution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Survey Customization | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Branching/Skip Logic** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Branding** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Multimedia Support** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Multilingual Surveys** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Survey Insights | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Reporting & Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **BI Tools Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Data Exporting** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Permissions** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Survey | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### Online Appointment Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Doodle** | 9.3/10 | 15 | | **MessageDesk** | N/A | N/A | #### Notifications | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Confirmations & Reminders** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Appointment Follow-Up** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Scheduling Notifications** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Settings | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Time Zone Detection** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Availability Settings** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Blocked Time Settings** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Personalization | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Branding** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Links** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Multi- Calendar Integration** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Website Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Payment Acceptance** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Video Conferencing** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Communication** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### Business Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Doodle** | 9.7/10 | 7 | | **MessageDesk** | N/A | N/A | #### Integrations | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **MS Teams Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Zoom Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Google Meet Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Salesforce Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Branding & Customizatio | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Custom Booking Page** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Personalized Links** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Personalized Web Embed** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Automatic Rules & Configurations | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Set Working Hours** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Buffer Times** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Business Scheduling | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### VoIP Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Doodle** | N/A | N/A | | **MessageDesk** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics - VoIP Providers | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **PBX systems, VoIP Softphone** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Call Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Network monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtual PBX** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SIP trunking services** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Basic Communication | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Phone Calls** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Video Calls** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Conference Calls** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Desk-to-Desk Calls** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - VoIP Providers | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Access | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Software Pairing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Browser Extension** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Individual Download** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced Features | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Hold Music** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Automated Attendants** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **VOiP Number** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Appointment Reminder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Doodle** | 9.4/10 | 55 | | **MessageDesk** | 8.2/10 | 12 | #### Features | Feature | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Standalone Booking** | 9.4 (51 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Integrated App** | 9.0 (46 reviews) | 6.9 (6 reviews) | | **SMS** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Email** | 9.3 (51 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Confirmation and Cancellation** | 9.5 (49 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder) **Unique to Doodle (3):** [Business Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-scheduling), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling), [Survey Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/survey) **Unique to MessageDesk (3):** [Shared Inbox Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/shared-inbox), [VoIP Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/voip-providers), [SMS Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sms-marketing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Doodle | MessageDesk | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 42.1% | 79.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 28.4% | 17.6% | | **Enterprise** | 29.5% | 2.9% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### MessageDesk - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.8% - **Consumer Goods:** 8.8% - **Education Management:** 8.8% - **Medical Practice:** 5.9% - **Legal Services:** 5.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.9% - **Biotechnology:** 2.9% - **Computer Software:** 2.9% - **Construction:** 2.9% - **Other:** 44.1% --- ## Alternatives ### 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 (2642 reviews) - [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48069 reviews) - [SurveyMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23553 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 (109 reviews) - [HubSpot Sales Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-sales-hub/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13843 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 (5831 reviews) ### Alternatives to MessageDesk - [Text-Em-All](https://www.g2.com/products/text-em-all/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (823 reviews) - [SimpleTexting](https://www.g2.com/products/simpletexting/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (642 reviews) - [YouCanBookMe](https://www.g2.com/products/youcanbookme/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [GReminders](https://www.g2.com/products/greminders/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (691 reviews) - [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews) - [Brevo Marketing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/brevo-marketing-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2569 reviews) - [Salesmsg](https://www.g2.com/products/salesmsg/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (405 reviews) - [Podium](https://www.g2.com/products/podium/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2109 reviews) - [EZ Texting](https://www.g2.com/products/ez-texting/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (744 reviews) - [HighLevel](https://www.g2.com/products/highlevel/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (640 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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." ### MessageDesk No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/doodle-vs-messagedesk)