Cal.comvsDoodle
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Cal.com
- Support responses delayed with template replies(7/10)
Doodle
- No phone support, slow email responses(5/10)
Cal.com
- Billing system issues with incorrect invoicing(8/10)
Doodle
- Core features locked behind paywall(7/10)
- Free version keeps getting worse(7/10)
- Annual payment requirement is inflexible(5/10)
Cal.com
- Self-hosting is complex and requires commercial license for enterprise features(8/10)
Doodle
No signals
Cal.com
- Performance issues and laggy interface(6/10)
Doodle
No signals
Cal.com
- Microsoft Teams integration frequently breaks(8/10)
- No Microsoft Exchange 2019 support(9/10)
Doodle
- Automatic timezone detection is inaccurate(6/10)
Cal.com
- Complex onboarding without clear guidance(5/10)
Doodle
- Excessive ads make free version nearly unusable(9/10)
- March 2025 update made polls 'basically useless'(9/10)
- Edit functionality is buggy and limited(6/10)
Cal.com
- Reminder emails don't work properly(7/10)
- Cal Video has connection issues(6/10)
Doodle
- Calendar sync doesn't truly synchronize(7/10)
Cal.com
- Mobile interface needs optimization(4/10)
Doodle
- Mobile experience is 'utterly garbage and unusable'(9/10)
Pricing Comparison
Cal.com
Users: 1 user
Limits: Single user only, Cal.com branding cannot be removed, No round-robin or team scheduling
Users: Per user/month
Limits: No SSO, No SCIM provisioning, No SOC 2/HIPAA compliance
Users: Per user/month
Limits: No custom SLAs, No dedicated account manager
Users: For developers building scheduling apps
Limits: Developer-focused, requires technical implementation, Not for end-user scheduling
Users: Custom
Limits: Must contact sales for pricing, No self-service signup
Doodle
Users: 1 user
Limits: Surrounded by ads, Cannot remove branding, No calendar sync, Basic editing only, Limited poll options
Users: 1 user
Limits: Single user only, No team features, No priority support
Users: Per user (up to 5)
Limits: Limited to 5 users, No SSO, No enterprise features
Users: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales for pricing, No self-service
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cal.com | Doodle |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Unlimited bookings Free tier included | ||
| Poll-based scheduling Core functionality | ||
| Multiple calendar connections Free tier included | ||
| No account for participants Participants can vote without signup | ||
| Ad-free experience Paid plans only - free has excessive ads | ||
| Timezone support Auto-detection is inaccurate | ||
| Unlimited time slots Paid plans only - free limited to 10 | ||
| Edit polls after creation Buggy and limited functionality | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom booking pages | ||
| Custom branding Paid plans only | ||
| Remove branding Paid plans only | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Calendar integration Paid plans only, sync is unreliable | ||
| Microsoft Teams integration Frequently breaks - links missing from emails | ||
| Microsoft Exchange 2019 support Not supported at all | ||
| Team | ||
| Team scheduling Paid plans only | ||
| Round-robin assignment Teams plan and above | ||
| Automation | ||
| Meeting reminders Paid plans only | ||
| Workflow automation Free tier included | ||
| Monetization | ||
| Payment collection Stripe integration | ||
| Video | ||
| Built-in video (Cal Video) Has reported connection issues | ||
| Deployment | ||
| Self-hosting option Complex setup, commercial license for API v2 | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SSO/SAML Organization plan ($37/user) | ||
| HIPAA compliance Organization plan ($37/user) | ||
| Support | ||
| Phone support Email only | ||
| Weekend support Support closed Sat/Sun | ||
| Developer | ||
| API access API v2 requires license key | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile app iOS and Android, but UI not optimized | ||