How to Cancel Cal.com
Canceling Cal.com depends on whether you use the managed cloud or self-hosted version. Cloud subscribers can cancel through the billing settings in their dashboard. Self-hosted users simply stop running the instance. The process takes about 3–5 minutes for cloud users. Since Cal.com is open-source, there are no contracts or early termination fees.
Quick Answer
To cancel Cal.com, go to app.cal.com and sign in with your account credentials. If you're on a team plan, only the team owner or admin can manage billing and cancellation. Then navigate to settings > billing, and click 'cancel subscription'. The process takes about 10 minutes.Cal.
How to Cancel Cal.com
Follow these steps to cancel your Cal.com subscription
Log into your Cal.com account
Go to app.cal.com and sign in with your account credentials. If you're on a team plan, only the team owner or admin can manage billing and cancellation.
Navigate to Settings > Billing
Click on Settings in the left sidebar, then select 'Billing' to view your current subscription plan, payment method, and billing history.
Click 'Cancel Subscription'
Find and click the 'Cancel Subscription' or 'Downgrade' option. Cal.com may show you what features you'll lose and offer to switch to a different plan.
Confirm and save proof
Complete the cancellation flow, take a screenshot of the confirmation, and check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Cal.com.
For self-hosted: shut down the instance
If you self-host Cal.com, simply stop the Docker containers or remove the deployment. Back up your database first if you want to preserve any data.
Cal.com Refund Policy
Cal.com does not offer refunds for partial billing periods on monthly or annual cloud plans. Your paid features remain active until the end of your current billing cycle. Self-hosted instances are free and have no billing.
Export Your Data First
Make sure to save your important data before canceling Cal.com
Export your booking data and event types through the Cal.com dashboard or API
Download your contact list and scheduled event history
For self-hosted: back up the PostgreSQL database directly before shutting down
What Happens After You Cancel Cal.com
Cloud accounts revert to the free tier with limited features
Your booking links continue to work with free-tier limitations
Team features, round-robin, and premium integrations are disabled
Self-hosted instances stop working entirely when shut down
Common Cancellation Issues
Self-hosted users unsure how to cancel
Self-hosted Cal.com is free — there's no subscription to cancel. Simply stop running the Docker containers or remove the deployment. Back up your database first.
Team member can't access billing
Only the team owner or admin has billing access. Contact your team admin to manage the subscription or transfer ownership first.
Need to keep data after canceling cloud plan
Export all data before canceling. Once downgraded, some data may become inaccessible. Use the API for comprehensive data export if the dashboard export is limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canceling Cal.com
Can I cancel Cal.com's cloud plan anytime?
Yes, Cal.com cloud plans are month-to-month with no contracts. You can cancel anytime and retain access until the end of your billing period.
What happens to my self-hosted Cal.com if I stop paying?
Self-hosted Cal.com is free and open-source — there's nothing to pay. If you're on the managed cloud, canceling reverts you to the free tier.
Will my Cal.com booking links still work after canceling?
On the cloud free tier, your booking links remain active with limited features. If you delete your account entirely, links stop working.
Can I export my Cal.com data before canceling?
Yes. Use the dashboard export or Cal.com's API to download your bookings, event types, and contact data. Self-hosted users can back up the database directly.
Official Resources
- Cal.com Official Cancellation Page — Cal.com's own help documentation for account cancellation.
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