Cal.com Pricing Guide 2025
Understanding Cal.com's open-source pricing model and cloud plans
Cal.com Pricing Plans
Here's what Cal.com charges for their scheduling software in 2025.
Free (Self-Hosted)
- Full feature access
- Unlimited users
- Self-managed infrastructure
- Community support
- Full source code access
Free (Cloud)
- Basic scheduling features
- Cal.com branding
- Limited integrations
- Community support
Team
per seat/month, billed annually
- Round-robin scheduling
- Collective availability
- Team analytics
- Remove branding
- Priority support
- Admin controls
Enterprise
per seat/month
- Everything in Team
- SSO/SAML
- Managed hosting
- Custom SLAs
- Dedicated support
- Custom development
Prices as of 2025-01-15. Visit Cal.com for current pricing.
Cal.com Free Plan: What's the Catch?
Yes, Cal.com has a free plan. But here's what you don't get:
- Cloud free plan includes Cal.com branding
- Limited integrations on free cloud plan
- Self-hosted requires technical expertise and infrastructure
- No priority support on free plans
Hidden Costs to Know About
Before signing up for Cal.com, be aware of these additional costs:
- Self-hosted 'free' plan requires server infrastructure ($5-50+/month)
- Self-hosting requires DevOps expertise or consultant costs
- Enterprise features like SSO only available at $30/seat
- Custom integrations require Enterprise plan or self-hosted
- No refunds on annual plans
Cal.com Pricing History
Launched as open-source Calendly alternative
Introduced Team and Enterprise cloud plans
Team pricing adjusted from $15 to $12/seat
Cal.com vs SchedulingKit
See how SchedulingKit compares on features and pricing.
| Feature | Cal.com | SchedulingKit |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan (Cloud) | Basic, with branding | Full-featured✓ |
| Team Plan Price | $12/seat/month | $5/seat/month✓ |
| Ease of Setup | Complex (self-host) or paid | Easy, instant✓ |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
| Self-Hosting | Yes | Cloud only |
| Support | Community (free) | Email + Chat✓ |
Our Verdict
Cal.com is great for technical teams who want open-source and self-hosting capabilities. However, the 'free' self-hosted option has hidden infrastructure costs. SchedulingKit offers an easier setup with a truly free cloud plan and affordable team pricing for those who don't need self-hosting.
Cal.com Pricing FAQs
Is Cal.com really free?
Cal.com is open-source and free to self-host, but you'll need to pay for server infrastructure ($5-50+/month). Their cloud version has a limited free plan and paid options starting at $12/seat/month.
What's the difference between self-hosted and cloud Cal.com?
Self-hosted Cal.com runs on your own servers with full feature access but requires technical setup. Cloud Cal.com is managed for you but has plan restrictions and costs.
How much does Cal.com cost for a team of 10?
On the Team plan, 10 users would cost $120/month ($1,440/year) when billed annually. Self-hosted would only cost your infrastructure fees.
Does Cal.com have an enterprise plan?
Yes, enterprise pricing starts at $30/seat/month and includes SSO, SLAs, dedicated support, and custom development options.
Can I migrate from Calendly to Cal.com?
Yes, Cal.com offers import tools to migrate from Calendly. However, the setup is more complex than other alternatives, especially for self-hosting.
Who Is Cal.com Best For?
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