Caly vs TidyCal
TidyCal sells one-time lifetime plans ($29 Individual, $79 Agency, bought through AppSumo) alongside Pro at $12 a month or $99 a year. Its free plan has unlimited booking types and one calendar connection, with a 1% fee on Stripe payments. Caly is subscription-only: Free, Pro at $12 a month and Team at $15 per user.
At a glance
| App | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan | Trial | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caly | Free forever: 1 event type, 1 calendar connection, Public booking page, Email reminders, Google Meet links. Guests never need an account. | Pro: $12/month (USD; local prices in 8 more currencies) | Pro and Team have a 14-day free trial; a card is required to start one and nothing is charged before it ends. | Caly pricing |
| TidyCal | Forever free: unlimited bookings and booking types, 1 calendar connection, basic integrations; 1% platform fee on Stripe payments. | Pro: $12/month billed monthly, $8.25 ($99/year) | No trial mentioned. | TidyCal pricing page |
TidyCal plans and prices
| TidyCal plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly | Per seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $12 | $8.25 ($99/year) | No |
| Individual Lifetime | — | $29 one-time (via AppSumo) | No |
| Agency Lifetime | — | $79 one-time (via AppSumo) | No |
Source: TidyCal pricing page, checked Oct 26, 2026. Prices in USD.
What TidyCal's free and paid plans include
| TidyCal | Free | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar connections | 1 | 10 (Individual Lifetime), unlimited (Pro) |
| Round-robin and collective | No | Agency Lifetime |
| Remove branding | No | Pro |
| Platform fee on payments | 1% | None on Pro |
Source: TidyCal pricing page, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Caly plans and prices
| Caly plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 event type, 1 calendar connection, Public booking page, Email reminders, Google Meet links |
| Pro | $12/month | Unlimited event types, Multiple calendars, Zoom, Meet & Teams links, Buffer times & limits, Custom branding, Recurring events |
| Team | $15/user/month | Everything in Pro, Round-robin & collective, Shared event types, Team booking pages, Admin controls, Priority support |
Prices in US dollars, billed monthly; Caly also prices locally in CAD, EUR, GBP, AUD, BRL, MXN, JPY and PHP. See Caly pricing for the full plan comparison.
Which one fits
Caly may suit you better if
- You want a 14-day trial of the paid plan before paying.
- You want team scheduling billed per user, monthly.
TidyCal may suit you better if
- You prefer a one-time lifetime purchase.
- You want unlimited booking types on the free plan.
Questions
Does TidyCal have a free plan?
Forever free: unlimited bookings and booking types, 1 calendar connection, basic integrations; 1% platform fee on Stripe payments.
Does Caly have a free plan?
Free forever: 1 event type, 1 calendar connection, Public booking page, Email reminders, Google Meet links. Guests never need an account.
Is there a free trial of TidyCal's paid plans?
TidyCal's pricing page does not mention a trial.
Is there a free trial of Caly's paid plans?
Pro and Team have a 14-day free trial; a card is required to start one and nothing is charged before it ends.
Want to see for yourself? Caly's Free plan needs no card. Try Caly free or compare Caly's plans.
All comparisons and the full pricing table
Competitor facts checked on Oct 26, 2026 against each vendor's own page (linked). Prices change; follow the source links for the current figures.