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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Calendar
Star Rating
(73)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(2,468)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Calendly excels in its Custom Booking Page feature, allowing for a highly personalized scheduling experience, while Calendar's similar feature is noted to be less customizable, with reviewers mentioning a preference for Calendly's flexibility.
- Reviewers mention that Calendly's Multi-Calendar Integration is seamless, enabling users to manage multiple calendars effortlessly, whereas Calendar users report some challenges with integration, particularly with syncing across different platforms.
- G2 users highlight Calendly's superior Booking functionality, with a score of 9.6, as it allows for quick and easy appointment scheduling, while Calendar's booking process is described as less intuitive, leading to occasional user frustration.
- Users on G2 appreciate Calendly's robust Notifications system, particularly for Confirmations & Reminders, which scored 9.4, ensuring that users never miss an appointment. In contrast, Calendar's notification features are seen as less comprehensive, with some users wishing for more customization options.
- Reviewers say that Calendly's AI Text Generation capabilities, while not the highest rated, still provide useful features for automating communication, whereas Calendar's generative AI features are considered underwhelming, with users expressing a desire for more advanced functionalities.
- Users report that Calendly's Quality of Support is consistently rated at 9.1, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while Calendar's support is viewed as adequate but lacking in the same level of engagement, leading to mixed reviews from users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Calendar
No pricing availableCalendly
Free
Free
For personal use
- 1 event type
- Connect 1 calendar
- Customizable availability
Free Trial
Calendar
No trial information availableCalendly
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
57
9.2
1,929
Ease of Use
9.5
57
9.4
1,956
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
9.1
813
Ease of Admin
9.1
11
9.1
658
Quality of Support
9.2
41
9.0
1,246
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
10
9.3
605
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
55
8.8
1,856
Features by Category
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
409
Not enough data
9.4
473
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.2
460
Not enough data
9.3
460
Not enough data
8.9
408
Not enough data
9.6
431
Not enough data
9.2
471
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.6
300
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
351
Not enough data
8.6
282
Not enough data
8.7
255
Not enough data
8.9
315
Not enough data
9.3
360
Not enough data
9.3
311
Not enough data
8.3
247
Not enough data
8.9
291
Matching
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Routing
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
9.0
38
Platform Operations
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
8.4
38
Calendar View
Not enough data
8.9
217
Not enough data
8.8
219
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.0
224
Not enough data
8.9
221
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.5
208
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
221
Not enough data
8.6
213
Not enough data
8.8
220
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
225
Not enough data
8.4
205
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
151
Not enough data
7.5
149
Not enough data
7.4
149
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
6.9
6
Notifications
Not enough data
9.3
574
Not enough data
9.0
514
Not enough data
9.4
577
Settings
Not enough data
9.2
576
Not enough data
9.3
585
Not enough data
9.2
572
Personalization
Not enough data
8.5
508
Not enough data
9.2
537
Integrations
Not enough data
9.0
510
Not enough data
9.0
442
Not enough data
8.0
332
Not enough data
8.7
446
Not enough data
8.9
470
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
198
Not enough data
7.0
199
Not enough data
6.7
195
Not enough data
6.6
191
Not enough data
6.6
191
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.2
13
Integrations
7.6
13
8.1
352
9.6
20
9.2
492
8.8
20
9.1
471
9.7
16
8.6
391
8.1
12
7.7
338
Branding & Customizatio
8.2
16
9.0
481
9.0
18
9.2
478
8.0
14
8.7
397
Automatic Rules & Configurations
9.0
18
9.3
520
9.1
18
9.1
474
8.5
16
9.1
471
Agentic AI - Business Scheduling
Not enough data
6.3
21
Not enough data
6.7
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Calendar and Calendly are categorized as Business Scheduling
Unique Categories
Calendar has no unique categories
Calendly is categorized as Lead-to-Account Matching and Routing, Interview Scheduling, Online Appointment Scheduling, and Calendar
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Calendar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Calendly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
15.5%
Marketing and Advertising
14.1%
Retail
7.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Internet
4.2%
Other
52.1%
Computer Software
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.1%
Financial Services
6.4%
Education Management
5.8%
Other
59.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Calendar
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrew T.
Verified User in Computer Hardware
Calendar makes my life so much easier. A simple calendar app that manages my multiple calendars is a huge benefit. Also, it's reliable and it works. Half the time my current calendar app doesn't send me notifications or reminders. It's so frustrating.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Food & Beverages
It's not used by my peers as much so in a way it's not as popular in my circle. The solution may be in marketing it more. I'd like to see it having more AI integrations to give insights on my schedule
Calendly
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Josh B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Individuals can schedule directly to my calendar without the hassle of going back and forth on e-mail. I also think I get more people to follow through on scheduling with me (in lukewarm situations) because they like the novelty factor of clicking on the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Availability doesn't apply to all events
Andrew T.
Verified User in Computer Hardware
Calendar makes my life so much easier. A simple calendar app that manages my multiple calendars is a huge benefit. Also, it's reliable and it works. Half the time my current calendar app doesn't send me notifications or reminders. It's so frustrating.
Josh B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Individuals can schedule directly to my calendar without the hassle of going back and forth on e-mail. I also think I get more people to follow through on scheduling with me (in lukewarm situations) because they like the novelty factor of clicking on the...
Verified User in Food & Beverages
It's not used by my peers as much so in a way it's not as popular in my circle. The solution may be in marketing it more. I'd like to see it having more AI integrations to give insights on my schedule
Verified User in Computer Software
Availability doesn't apply to all events
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Discussions
Calendar has no discussions with answers
Can a candidate recommend times?
3 Comments
VR
No, but they can choose from any time you have made available for the meeting type.Read more
How do you use Calendly to save time and increase your earning potential?
3 Comments
LW
It is so easy for the client to choose the time to suit them and check my availability easily - works like a dream.Read more
How do you use Calendly free?
3 Comments
LF
As with most subscription service platforms, there's a free level, but it's pretty limited in features/functionality. It is a good way to test out the...Read more
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