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Calendly vs TidyCal: which one fits

Calendly is the subscription scheduler most invitees already know, with a large integration catalog. TidyCal sells a one-time lifetime deal and a cheap Pro plan, and its free plan allows paid bookings.

IN SHORT

Calendly is the subscription scheduler most invitees already know, with a large integration catalog. TidyCal sells a one-time lifetime deal and a cheap Pro plan, and its free plan allows paid bookings. Calendly Standard starts at $10/month per seat billed annually, $12 billed monthly; TidyCal Pro starts at $12/month or $99/year. If neither fits, SoloWOS Scheduling lets you share a booking page clients can schedule from, with 300 bookings a month on Solo and 12 other tools for $15/month.

Prices and limits as of .

Calendly vs TidyCal at a glance

Calendly compared with TidyCal
ComparedCalendlyTidyCal
Cheapest paid plan$10/month per seat billed annually, $12 billed monthly (Standard)$12/month or $99/year (Pro)
Free planYes: 1 event type and 1 calendar connectionYes: unlimited booking types and paid bookings, 1 calendar connection
Plan limitsUnlimited event types · Multiple calendar connectionsRemoves TidyCal branding · No 1% platform fee on payments (the Free and lifetime plans have one)
Event types on the free plan1Unlimited
One-time lifetime optionNoYes, $29 through AppSumo
Platform fee on paymentsCheck their site1% on Free and lifetime plans, none on Pro

Sources: Calendly pricing (checked ) and TidyCal pricing (checked ). Prices change and can vary by region, so check their pages for current plans.

Which one to pick

Pick Calendly if

  • A team needs routing forms and Calendly's integrations.
  • You take payments through PayPal as well as Stripe.
Calendly vs SoloWOS

Pick TidyCal if

  • You work alone and want to pay once, or very little.
  • You want several booking types and paid bookings for free.
TidyCal vs SoloWOS

Or use SoloWOS Scheduling if

  • Deposits through your own Stripe account should follow your cancellation window.
  • The booking is step one of a client job that continues with a proposal and an invoice.
See Scheduling

Calendly vs TidyCal questions

Is Calendly or TidyCal cheaper?
Calendly's cheapest paid plan started at $10/month per seat billed annually, $12 billed monthly (Standard), and TidyCal's at $12/month or $99/year (Pro), when we checked in October 2026. Free plans: Calendly: Yes: 1 event type and 1 calendar connection. TidyCal: Yes: unlimited booking types and paid bookings, 1 calendar connection.
What's the main difference between Calendly and TidyCal?
Calendly is the subscription scheduler most invitees already know, with a large integration catalog. TidyCal sells a one-time lifetime deal and a cheap Pro plan, and its free plan allows paid bookings.
Is there a cheaper option than Calendly and TidyCal?
If you need this together with proposals, invoices and scheduling, SoloWOS includes Scheduling with 300 bookings a month on the Solo plan, plus 12 other tools, for $15/month. It does less than either app in some areas, so read the lists above first.

Calendly and TidyCal are trademarks of their owners. SoloWOS is not affiliated with or endorsed by either. Comparisons are based on their public pages as of the dates above.

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