# Microsoft Bookings vs TidyCal Comparison

| | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 36 | 24 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (91.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $29.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Bookings

Pros:
- Appointment Management (1 reviews)
- Automatic Scheduling (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)

### TidyCal

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Automatic Scheduling (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Booking Issues (2 reviews)
- Appointment Management (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.4 (25 reviews) | 9.8 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (17 reviews) | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Bookings

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### TidyCal

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: TidyCal License 

Price: $29.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase

Description: Perfect Booking Solution

Key Features:
- 10 calendar connections
- Free & paid meetings
- Reduced branding

[Learn more about TidyCal](https://www.g2.com/products/tidycal/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Online Appointment Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Bookings** | 8.5/10 | 11 |
| **TidyCal** | 8.6/10 | 16 |

#### Notifications

| Feature | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Confirmations & Reminders** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Appointment Follow-Up** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Scheduling Notifications** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 

#### Settings

| Feature | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time Zone Detection** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Availability Settings** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Blocked Time Settings** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Links** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi- Calendar Integration** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Website Integration** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Payment Acceptance** | 4.3 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Communication** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling

| Feature | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Bookings | TidyCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.6% | 91.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.3% | 4.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.1% | 4.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Bookings

- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Accounting:** 6.1%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 6.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.1%
- **Higher Education:** 6.1%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.0%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 3.0%
- **Banking:** 3.0%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 45.5%

#### TidyCal

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 8.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 8.7%
- **Events Services:** 8.7%
- **Computer Software:** 8.7%
- **Consulting:** 4.3%
- **Sports:** 4.3%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 4.3%
- **Media Production:** 4.3%
- **Other:** 17.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Bookings

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Bookings

No discussions available for this product.

### TidyCal

- Title: [What is TidyCal used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-tidycal-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Tidycal is used for calendar blocking / booking. It is similar to Calendly. You can share your link and slot. 

People will book the schedule as per the..."

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