# TidyCal, zcal vs Calendly Comparison | | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 24 | 18 | 2,639 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (91.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (85.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $29.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase | $0.00 | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### TidyCal Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Automatic Scheduling (1 reviews) Cons: - Booking Issues (2 reviews) - Appointment Management (1 reviews) ### zcal Pros: - Customization (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (2 reviews) - Call Issues (1 reviews) ### Calendly Pros: - Ease of Use (171 reviews) - Scheduling (139 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (54 reviews) - Calendar Issues (46 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (2022 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.8 (18 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 9.4 (2054 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (910 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (717 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (1319 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (661 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (1944 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### zcal #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: $0.00 Description: Everything you need for individual use and more. The most generous free plan in scheduling. Key Features: - Unlimited scheduling links - Unlimited calendar accounts - Automated email reminders [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zcal/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Calendly #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: Free Description: For personal use Key Features: - 1 event type - Connect 1 calendar - Customizable availability [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Interview Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **TidyCal** | N/A | N/A | | **zcal** | N/A | N/A | | **Calendly** | 9.0/10 | 615 | #### Platform Basics | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (417 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (480 reviews) | #### Platform Content | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (472 reviews) | | **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (472 reviews) | | **Email Template** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (413 reviews) | | **Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (438 reviews) | | **Rescheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (479 reviews) | #### Platform Performance | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (302 reviews) | | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Platform | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (365 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (290 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (261 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (326 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (372 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (321 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (256 reviews) | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (297 reviews) | ### Lead-to-Account Matching and Routing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **TidyCal** | N/A | N/A | | **zcal** | N/A | N/A | | **Calendly** | 8.4/10 | 48 | #### Matching | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Priority Matching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | | **Account Tiebreakers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (22 reviews) | | **Fuzzy Matching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Routing | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Match and Route** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | | **Multi-Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | | **Territories** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (33 reviews) | | **Working Hours** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | #### Platform Operations | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Service level Agreements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (31 reviews) | | **Audit Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | | **Duplicate Match** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Capping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (33 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (39 reviews) | | **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Lead Matching & Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Calendar | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **TidyCal** | N/A | N/A | | **zcal** | N/A | N/A | | **Calendly** | 8.5/10 | 293 | #### Calendar View | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Calendar View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (224 reviews) | | **Customizable Viewing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (226 reviews) | #### Shared Calendar | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (233 reviews) | | **Multiple Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (234 reviews) | #### Accessibility | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Screen Reader Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (213 reviews) | | **Keyboard Shortcuts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Integration | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Sync Multiple Calendars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (235 reviews) | | **Import Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (220 reviews) | | **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (228 reviews) | #### Notifications | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Customized Calendar Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (234 reviews) | | **Location-Based Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (210 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (154 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (153 reviews) | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (153 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Calendar | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | ### Online Appointment Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **TidyCal** | 8.6/10 | 16 | | **zcal** | 7.3/10 | 9 | | **Calendly** | 8.2/10 | 676 | #### Notifications | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Confirmations & Reminders** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (586 reviews) | | **Appointment Follow-Up** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (525 reviews) | | **Scheduling Notifications** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.4 (593 reviews) | #### Settings | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Time Zone Detection** | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (591 reviews) | | **Availability Settings** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (601 reviews) | | **Blocked Time Settings** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (587 reviews) | #### Personalization | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Branding** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (520 reviews) | | **Links** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (552 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi- Calendar Integration** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (527 reviews) | | **Website Integration** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (452 reviews) | | **Payment Acceptance** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 8.0 (338 reviews) | | **Video Conferencing** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (456 reviews) | | **Communication** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (474 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 3.7 (5 reviews) | 7.2 (201 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 4.3 (5 reviews) | 7.0 (202 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 3.7 (5 reviews) | 6.7 (198 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 3.7 (5 reviews) | 6.6 (194 reviews) | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 3.7 (5 reviews) | 6.6 (194 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (16 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (16 reviews) | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (16 reviews) | ### Business Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **TidyCal** | N/A | N/A | | **zcal** | N/A | N/A | | **Calendly** | 8.6/10 | 672 | #### Integrations | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **MS Teams Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (362 reviews) | | **Email Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (519 reviews) | | **Zoom Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (492 reviews) | | **Google Meet Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (407 reviews) | | **Salesforce Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (347 reviews) | #### Branding & Customizatio | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Booking Page** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (514 reviews) | | **Personalized Links** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (503 reviews) | | **Personalized Web Embed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (406 reviews) | #### Automatic Rules & Configurations | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Set Working Hours** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (551 reviews) | | **Automatic Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (510 reviews) | | **Buffer Times** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (490 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Business Scheduling | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (31 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (30 reviews) | ### Recruiting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **TidyCal** | N/A | N/A | | **zcal** | N/A | N/A | | **Calendly** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling) **Unique to Calendly (4):** [Business Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-scheduling), [Lead-to-Account Matching and Routing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-to-account-matching-and-routing), [Interview Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/interview-scheduling), [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | TidyCal | zcal | Calendly | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 91.3% | 85.7% | 61.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 4.3% | 0% | 28.9% | | **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### zcal - **Consulting:** 28.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.4% - **Computer Software:** 21.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.1% - **Food & Beverages:** 7.1% - **Executive Office:** 7.1% #### Calendly - **Computer Software:** 12.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.2% - **Financial Services:** 6.2% - **Education Management:** 5.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.8% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 3.7% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 2.9% - **Management Consulting:** 2.8% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5% - **Other:** 43.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to TidyCal - [Cal.com](https://www.g2.com/products/cal-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (153 reviews) - [YouCanBookMe](https://www.g2.com/products/youcanbookme/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [Trafft](https://www.g2.com/products/trafft/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (25 reviews) - [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews) - [Doodle](https://www.g2.com/products/doodle/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2069 reviews) - [Brevo Marketing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/brevo-marketing-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2566 reviews) - [Qualified](https://www.g2.com/products/qualified/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (1477 reviews) - [GReminders](https://www.g2.com/products/greminders/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (677 reviews) - [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (617 reviews) 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— 4.6/5 stars (677 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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..." ### zcal No discussions available for this product. ### Calendly - Title: [How do you use Calendly free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-calendly-free) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Calendly free is a great starting point where you can add a link to your email signature to allow people to book your most commonly needed appointments. Or,..." - Title: [Can a candidate recommend times?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26721-can-a-candidate-recommend-times) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Anthony, I don't think that's possible. They would have to choose from the dates/times that you set as available on your calendar. I always tell..." - Title: [How do you use Calendly to save time and increase your earning potential?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25910-how-do-you-use-calendly-to-save-time-and-increase-your-earning-potential) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It's as easy as not having to go back and forth on scheduling meetings! I have so much more time to work on billable work!" - Title: [What unique scheduling challenges are being solved by Calendly in professional services and consulting firms?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-unique-scheduling-challenges-are-being-solved-by-calendly-in-professional-services-and-consulting-firms) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Organizing work meetings during the day when the day is full." - Title: [What is Calendly used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-calendly-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "The ability to offer on line scheduling for an organization" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/tidycal-vs-zcal-vs-calendly)