2025 Comparison
TidyCal vs Calendly
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right scheduling software for your needs.
1
TidyCal wins
0
Ties
5
Calendly wins
Quick Overview
TidyCal
TidyCal is a lifetime-deal scheduling tool from AppSumo, offering basic scheduling at a one-time price.
Pricing:$29 lifetime / $9/month
Best for:Budget-conscious individuals with basic needs
Pros
- Lifetime deal available
- Simple and focused
- Good for basic needs
- Affordable one-time payment
Cons
- Limited features
- Uncertain long-term support
- Basic integrations
- No team features on cheap plans
Calendly
Calendly is the industry standard for professional scheduling with a full feature set.
Pricing:Free / $10-16/seat/month
Best for:Professionals and teams needing reliability
Pros
- Full-featured platform
- Professional appearance
- Reliable and established
- Strong team features
- Extensive integrations
Cons
- Monthly subscription required
- Expensive for teams
- Limited customization
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TidyCal | Calendly | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Cheapest (lifetime) | Monthly subscription | TidyCal |
| Features | Basic | Comprehensive | Calendly |
| Reliability | Unknown long-term | Established | Calendly |
| Integrations | Limited | Extensive | Calendly |
| Team Features | Limited | Excellent | Calendly |
| Support | Basic | Professional | Calendly |
Our Verdict
TidyCal is great for solo users on a budget who just need basic scheduling. Calendly is better for professionals and teams needing reliability. SchedulingKit offers a free-forever plan with more features than both.
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