Calendly

Avantages

I love Calendly's integration with Google Calendar. It's easy to book appointments and see them appear on your schedule automatically. The simplicity of setting up a booking page and logo makes this a great, professional scheduling software.

Inconvénients

The pricing is a little high for people who want to integrate a few more calendars or add another booking page.

Avantages

Simple and easy to set up, many people already know the way it works for booking

Inconvénients

Can't offer discount codes on purchases.

Avantages

Calendly has nothing to complain about. You can create an appointment scheduler and publish it wherever anybody might want to make an appointment with you; it send a confirmation and integrates with calendars

Inconvénients

I guess the scheduling page could be more sophisticated. It requires you to put a phone and email but some people refuse to share certain information or worry about scammers.

Avantages

This software gave me the ability to schedule meetings faster than ever.

Inconvénients

I didn't find any one thing i disliked about this product. It was exceptional all the way around.

Avantages

The booking process for customers is pretty easy and intuitive. The admin interface for our employees is also pretty easy to understand. The round robin function is also very good and helpful for our team.

Inconvénients

The advertising badge on the right top corner. The GDPR cookie notice.

Avantages

easy to set up, easy to use, makes it super easy to schedule events without double booking users

Inconvénients

it makes sense, but the freeware product has limitations

Avantages

Easy to use. People didn't need to register. Email reminders could be set up and you can word it the way you want to. 6 months and annual reminders can be set.

Inconvénients

Can't add attachments and make notes in PT details. Email reminders that was set up for 6 months did not go out.

Avantages

I love being able to tailor meeting lengths, buffer times, and availability settings. It instantly reduces the need for multiple emails to find a mutually convenient time.

Inconvénients

Although it integrates with tools like Zoom, the reliance on third-party apps adds extra setup steps.

Avantages

What I like about Calendly is that it is a great way to schedule appointments on my calendar.

Inconvénients

There is nothing that I like least about Calendly.

Avantages

My favorite thing about Calendly is it works smoothly and is super-simple: no learning curve, no “onboarding,” and no training needed.

I choose the days and time slots that I want to make available for consultations. Calendly puts it together in a visual calendar that makes it easy for clients to schedule a meeting. Since many of my appointments are potential new clients, I love that the software doesn’t ask them for a long list of personal information.

All they need to is choose a time, then enter their name, email address, and phone number (with an optional space for notes). Then Calendly immediately sends me an email letting me know that I have a new consultation scheduled.

The best part? It’s a breeze to embed the scheduling calendar on my WordPress site. Just drop the link in as an embed code, and it’s live - and looks great.

I’ve been using Calendly for years and they’ve never charged me a dime. Its “Always free” plan is actually free (if you only need the basics).

Inconvénients

I don’t have any serious complaints. It would be nice to have more design options, however, the preset design looks good so it’s not a pressing issue.

Alternatives envisagées 

HubSpot CRM

Pourquoi passer à Calendly

I don’t think anyone can argue HubSpot’s awesomeness. But as a freelancer, I needed something simpler with no training required. I chose Calendly over Hubspot for it’s quick onboarding and simplicity, which is better for my needs.

Avantages

Clean and professional look. It is relatively easy to set up and comes with a free plan.

Inconvénients

Finding the right things from the menu took some time, but once you have got used to it, you know where to find things.

Avantages

I like that it’s a simple tool to use for the most part. You set up your availability and you are given a link. Once you get the link you’re able to hyper link it etc.

Inconvénients

I don’t really like that on the “free” version you only get 1 event. Granted the product is free for one event space but if you want more you have to pay. Its understandable but a bit underwhelming.

Alternatives envisagées 

HubSpot CRM

Pourquoi passer à Calendly

I use them both interchangeably, I like Calendly for its ease in phone screenings along with its simple interface. However due to having multiple funnels within the company we can’t just use one scheduling tool. Calendly is great for start-ups and small firms!

Avantages

Scheduled time management and managing appointments with colleagues is the best thing about this app, it allows you to control your time, being more productive and avoiding unnecessary reprocessing.

Inconvénients

The limitations of the free version will always be annoying and the dependence on the internet connection can work against you at certain times

Avantages

I really like the free account with Calendly, I am just getting started consulting and I don't have a large budget for additional software. The Chrome browser is really handy and allows me to share the link quickly and easily.

Inconvénients

I really enjoy Calendly and can't think of any flaws.

Avantages

How easy it is to create and manage new events.

Inconvénients

Automations and email notifications are a little rigid for larger teams.

Avantages

Pros: Super easy to set up and automates scheduling seamlessly. Integrates well with calendars to prevent double-booking.

Inconvénients

Customer support is limited for users on lower-tier plans, which may delay assistance for resolving issues or learning about advanced features.

Avantages

What I like about Calendly is that it is extremely user-friendly and easy to navigate around while scheduling whatever you need to schedule. I use it all the time to schedule my monthly Psychiatrist appointments and have used it for other miscellaneous appointments that I've had in the past. It takes an extremely short period of time to access it and schedule whatever appointment you need to make.

Inconvénients

The only setback I will give Calendly is that it would be great if they can send you a few separate reminders prior to your appointment. Say, maybe a a week in advance, then a day, and then an hour or so. Or people can even customize it to put it at whatever date and time they would like to schedule their reminders.

Avantages

Calendly is incredibly easy to set up. It easily integrates into to any site and you can sync your google calendar so you're able to stay organized. You can also take payments through Calendly if you're a consultant selling a service, this however is a paid feature but could be advantageous for clients to immediately pay for you time.

Inconvénients

I wish Calendly had more complimentary features to try out before deciding to commit to their paid features. It can seem limited and it does let you complete basic tasks that allow for structuring your time in an effortless way.

Avantages

It is easy to install. Easy to integrate. I love the way it keeps me organized. I know what life is going to look like all the time for my business. In terms of appointments and events. That is critical.

Inconvénients

I truly don't have anything bad to say!! I am being honest.

Avantages

works great easy to use, can integrate with other systems like MS or via api

Inconvénients

team management could use some work but they are making it better recently

Avantages

With Calendly, I have never struggled to find the most suitable time to schedule for meetings. It is very easy to use and I had a very short and straightforward learning curve. Calendly amazing data protection functions keeps my schedules and personal data safe and private to me only.

Inconvénients

My experience with Calendly has been flawless. I am yet to experience anything wrong to dislike about it.

Avantages

Calendly offers a vast amount of functionalities that are essential when you want to easily let others choose time slots for a meeting straight from your calendar(s). One of the best things in Calendly is the fact that you can connect multiple calendars to it – for example I have connected our company calendar, my family calendar and my personal business calendar to it and it still works like a charm and I can be sure that no meeting will take place when I am not available, even without my oversight.

Inconvénients

Setting up Calendly might be a bit overwhelming process. And you might get fooled a bit at the start (during the free trial period) and think that you will be able to use most of the features in the freemium version as well.

Avantages

Clean,simple,and visually appealing interface

Easy to build workflow that we use to send automated reminders and reminders to clients.

Inconvénients

Calendly has a bit of a learning curve however i am on a good footing right now.

Avantages

its handy, super easy if you have no tech know-how especially with the pro version

Inconvénients

I had to pay to get more calendar connections and for group events

Avantages

The ease my prospects can use my calendar to schedule and reschedule meetings is the most important functionality of any tool. I can give them ways to book by adding a clickable calendar in the body of the email or by coming to a booking page.

Inconvénients

Leadership seems to be using another tool for weblead booking. It does create an inconsistency, but I'm not part of that decision. But we fought to keep calendly for our personal scheduling.

Avantages

Time being the most valuable resource, Calendly automates work processes and achieves results with minimal investment of money, effort and human resources. Another best practice is to customize the platform to match our team's specific needs.

Inconvénients

Setup requires assistance from a professional. It is a long process which makes it look a little cumbersome.

Avantages

What I like most about Calendly is its simplicity and time saving capabilities. The platform’s user friendly design makes setting up and managing schedules incredibly easy, even for those who aren’t tech savvy. It’s very convenient to send someone a scheduling link that reflects my real time availability, which removes the hassle of back and forth emails to find a suitable meeting time.

Inconvénients

What I liked least about Calendly primarily revolves around its limitations on the free plan and pricing structure for larger teams. The free version is quite basic, so to access key features like reminders, integrations, and customization, you pretty much have to upgrade. This makes the free version feel a bit limited for professionals who may only need a couple of advanced features.

Alternatives envisagées 

Acuity Scheduling

Pourquoi passer à Calendly

Cost played a major role in using Calendly, as well as they easy user interface.

Avantages

It's user-friendly, easy to customise, and awesome for scheduling.

Inconvénients

The layout can be confusing sometimes. Though this isn't a major issue.

Avantages

Calendly makes it easy for people to schedule a time to meet with you without the back and forth. You can set your availability in advance and people can choose open times. Using this tool not only saves a lot of time, but it also increases the conversions for discovery calls. I like the fact that I can embed it on my website to book calls at any time. You can also avoid surprise meetings by not allowing people to book with too little notice. In all a very convenient solution for booking meetings.
I use Calendly with Ninja Forms to get the information I need to prepare for the meeting.

Inconvénients

Sometimes people tell me they tried to book a call but the app embed did not load in their browser.
Another small problem is that the settings are not completely intuitive. When I log in to change my availability or make changes to the types of meetings I am arranging, it sometimes takes me a minute or two to remember how to do it.

Avantages

First, where has this been all my working life!? Gone are the days of the back and forth communication, the scheduling conflicts, and the missed opportunities from not being able to coordinate together. This has taken scheduling to a new level! Not only is it simplifying the process but adding a level of professionalism to it which is rare. Usually you have to sacrifice one for the other. And let's not forgot the ability to integrate with all the major communication/calendar software! No more losing track of meetings!

Inconvénients

Only drawback (and it is more of a personal reference) is I wish it had a recurring meeting option.

Avantages

I love how easy it is to create a link and manage my calendar openings.

Inconvénients

Honestly, there's not much. But it does start to get expensive for a lot of team members - especially if we're only scheduling a few calls a week. I'm actually wondering if it's possible for the scheduler to add a guest or more people to the call? I don't use that side often but it's a thought if that's not available.

Avantages

So easy to book meetings, they can see my calendar snd open slots so no need for back and forth

Inconvénients

Lately they upgraded or changed so they keep making me confirm my connection and sometimes it delayed my bookings but for the first years it was a smooth ride

Avantages

I like how easy calendly is to use and how quick prospects can schedule meetings without having to speak to me. It makes a ton of sense for running meetings and integrating with my calendar so I can simply wake up and have meetings set. It provides enough options to find meeting times and allows for flexibility in rescheduling.

Inconvénients

I wish there was a way for people to reach me quickly and efficiently in the program if they have any other requests or questions for our meeting.

Avantages

I love the ease of using Calendly. I can create several different options to send to my customers depending on the amount of time I want to schedule for, the dates, etc. I love it.

Inconvénients

I did e-mail them once and never heard back from them, not sure if it was an issue on my end with my e-mail or theirs, but I figured my questions out myself.

Avantages

They have a free version of the software that is a no-brainer

Inconvénients

I wish that I could integrate multiple calendars in the free version, though I totally understand why that is a paid version!

Avantages

I liked that Calendly was easy to use for both sides. I highly recommend this for small business owners and entrepreneurs. As the practitioner, I was able to block out my schedule so clients can only book during my availability. I also liked that it is easy to reschedule or modify an appointment.

Inconvénients

Sometimes the link for the meeting (via Zoom, teams, or Google Meet) did not attach easily.

Avantages

Calendly is a perfect, clutter-free meeting scheduling software. I use the free version and primarily use it for meeting polls, as my job involves substantial volunteer and committee management. Calendly integrates with my Outlook calendar, so there is no need to have my Outlook calendar up on one monitor and Calendly up on the other as I create a meeting poll. I simply click into the hours of the day that I am available on the Calendly calendar which displays all my existing appointments. I can select various features before sending a poll out, such as if respondents can view other respondents' selections. I get notified whenever someone advises their availability on a meeting poll, and Calendly automatically shows me the top three times as more individuals vote on the poll. Although I use the free version, Calendly does not clutter the meeting poll page with spam advertisements that slows down or convolutes the process, which has been the case with other meeting poll platforms. Calendly is perfect for the use case of scheduling group meetings!

Inconvénients

At this time, since I only use Calendly for meeting polls, I feel that I cannot comment on any cons. For that particular use case, I would highly recommend Calendly. As I get more into other features, I am sure there is always room for improvement.

Avantages

I’ve been using Calendly to allow people to book appointments within time slots of my choosing, and it has become an essential tool I wouldn’t do without. What I like most about Calendly is its simplicity and flexibility. It allows me to manage my schedule effortlessly, providing clear options for people to book appointments at times that work for both of us. The integration with my calendar helps prevent double-booking, and the automatic reminders for both parties reduce no-shows. It’s user-friendly and saves a ton of back-and-forth emails when trying to arrange meetings.

Inconvénients

I use the free version, as we are a charity and are very mindful of our costs. While Calendly is generally a great tool, one of the drawbacks is the limited customization options in the free version. For instance, more advanced features like setting different availability for different meeting types or adding personalized branding are locked behind a paid plan. Also, depending on your specific needs, syncing with certain calendars or apps can sometimes feel a bit limited. Occasionally, invitees might find the interface slightly confusing if they’re not used to booking through such tools.

Avantages

I love how it makes my every day easier as I can send a link out for people to schedule their own interviews on my calendar. It saves me so much time!

Inconvénients

I don’t like that if you get logged out, it causes issues with your scheduling.

Avantages

For me, I cherish the fact that Calendly is very easy to use. Another thing is the fact that I can integrate my Slack and Google Workplace with it. Makes my job very comfortable.

Inconvénients

I do not have anything I like the least about it for now.

Avantages

What I like the most about Calendly is how easy it is to sync all my appointments with this app. I also love that all this is accessible to me on my phone and I can managage my clients directly on my phone, which makes time management a breeze

Inconvénients

I actually don't have any complaints about this app at the moment. I havent experienced any difficulties using it so far.

Avantages

It's an easy and intuitive way for clients to schedule meetings. It's connectivity with my calendar and Zoom are invaluable. It will automatically give available according to my calendar, and will automatically create Zoom links for the meetings.

Inconvénients

The initial setup with Calendly was a bit rough. Thankfully, I had a team member that walked us through setting up the ideal settings, but I'm not sure if I could've done the same myself in a short amount of time. The integration with my calender and Zoom are great, but the setup and initial connection were quite finicky and took many attempts to get it done successfully.

Avantages

It setting availability that is best part , as you can set your availability and user can set that and the automatic creating of meeting , so that we would not spend much of our time in scheduling .

Inconvénients

Nothing as such , but yes a limited free feature .

Avantages

I love how easy it is to update availability and send invites out. I love how easy it is to send your link for clients to schedule calls with you on. It also has great features like scheduling windows and the ability to reschedule and cancel.

Inconvénients

I think the mobile experience could improve by increasing visibility and allowing users to update availability easier on here. I also think sending hour before meeting reminders would be helpful!

Avantages

Calendly bietet viel Voraussicht, Planung, Zielsetzung, Zeitmanagement und Entscheidungsfindung. Kein anderer mag es.

Inconvénients

Ich finde die Anpassung von Calendly etwas verwirrend. Vor allem nach der Aktualisierung der Software wird es zu einer Herausforderung.

Avantages

I like the idea behind the product, for scheduling meetings on the go. It helps enable a lot of things to be manually checked automated. I had first used this when an interview was scheduled with a company. They shared the link and I was able to schedule the interview based on my availability and slots prescribed by the interviewer. It comes with integration with the calendar you use - say outlook or any calendar you use for daily lookup for your meetings. It is integrated with Zoom which helps me streamlining all of my meetings efficiently

Inconvénients

The free plan I tried has limited features, doesn’t actually give me the feel of what the product has more to explore. Customisation is another bottleneck which is limited. Sometimes sync issues happen with other integrated tools

Avantages

I really like the fact that I've eliminated a bunch of phone tag and comparing schedules and flipping through planners to try to find an open meeting time with someone. I like that someone can just choose a time on my calendar and book it.

Inconvénients

I don't like that you can't add multiple people to a shared meeting. I would like to use this more with my team of 5.

Avantages

It was good until I tried to upgrade. Then it all turned south.

Inconvénients

The customer service or more appropriately lack there of.

Avantages

With calendly handling the scheduling, our team can dedicate more attention to clients who need in-person assistance, enhancing the overall experience in our practice.

Inconvénients

For our clients who are not tech-savvy,this has been slightly more difficult to set up and use.

Avantages

Calendly's simplicity and ability to jump right in after a few minutes to set up stood out to me the most! It streamlines the scheduling process by eliminating the back-and-forth and allowing people to book directly based on availability.

Inconvénients

While Calendly does offer some more robust scheduling features, sometimes I found it a little difficult to independently set up certain customizations. In addition, some customizations are blocked behind their paid subscription, which can be a significant drawback for those seeking a more personalized experience.