Calendly Alternative

The free, modern alternative
to Calendly

Calendly is great — but it's not the only option. SlothCal gives you everything you need to share your availability and let people book time with you, starting completely free. No bloat. No enterprise upsells. Just scheduling that works.

Why people switch from Calendly to SlothCal

Calendly pioneered online scheduling, but as it's grown, it's become complex and expensive for individuals and small teams. Here's why SlothCal is a refreshing alternative.

Simpler pricing

Calendly has four tiers with confusing feature gates. SlothCal has two: Free and Pro at $9/month. That's it. No sales calls required.

Fast and lightweight

SlothCal loads fast and stays out of your way. No dashboard bloat, no features you'll never use, no mandatory onboarding flow that takes 10 minutes.

Privacy-first

We don't sell your data or track your visitors across the web. Your scheduling data is yours. Simple as that.

Smart timezone handling

Automatic timezone detection for both you and your bookers. Times are always shown correctly — no more 'wait, was that my time or your time?' confusion.

Google Calendar sync

Real-time two-way sync with Google Calendar. When someone books, it's instantly on your calendar. Blocked time on your calendar? Those slots are automatically unavailable.

AI-ready scheduling

SlothCal is built for the future — with a public API that lets AI assistants book meetings on behalf of your clients. No other scheduling tool offers this.

SlothCal vs Calendly: Feature comparison

A side-by-side look at what you get with each platform.

Feature
SlothCal
Calendly
Free plan
Yes — generous free tier
Yes — limited to 1 event type
Google Calendar sync
Automatic timezone detection
Email confirmations
Custom booking page
Google Meet auto-generation
Pro ($9/mo)
Standard ($10/mo)
Remove branding
Pro ($9/mo)
Standard ($10/mo)
Buffer time controls
Pro ($9/mo)
Standard ($10/mo)
Embeddable widget
Standard ($10/mo)
AI agent booking API
Pro ($9/mo)
Open and transparent pricing
Complex tier structure
No credit card required
Calendar event for bookers (ICS)
Team scheduling
Coming soon
Teams ($16/mo)

Who is SlothCal for?

SlothCal is perfect for anyone who needs a scheduling link without the overhead.

Freelancers & consultants

Share a single link and let clients book discovery calls, consultations, or project kickoffs. No back-and-forth emails.

Founders & indie hackers

You're building fast and need tools that stay out of the way. SlothCal is lightweight, fast, and won't lock you into an enterprise plan.

Coaches & educators

Let students and clients book sessions on their own time. Calendar sync ensures you never double-book.

Anyone tired of email ping-pong

If you've ever sent a 'when works for you?' email, SlothCal is for you. Drop a link, done.

Frequently asked questions

Is SlothCal really free?

Yes. The free plan includes a booking page, Google Calendar sync, email confirmations, and timezone handling. No credit card needed, no trial that expires.

Can I migrate from Calendly to SlothCal?

Getting started takes less than 2 minutes — sign in with Google, set your availability, and share your link. Your existing calendar events are automatically respected as busy time.

How does SlothCal compare to Calendly on price?

Calendly's paid plans start at $10/month per seat for Standard and go up to $16/month for Teams. SlothCal Pro is $9/month and includes features like embeddable widgets, Google Meet, and AI agent booking — all in a single tier.

Does SlothCal work with Google Calendar?

Yes. SlothCal syncs in real-time with Google Calendar. When someone books through your page, the event appears on your calendar instantly. If you have existing events blocking a time, those slots are automatically hidden.

What is AI agent booking?

SlothCal exposes a public API with structured data that allows AI assistants (like ChatGPT, Claude, or custom agents) to check your availability and book meetings programmatically. This is a feature unique to SlothCal.

Is my data safe?

Yes. We don't sell your data, we don't track your visitors, and we use secure OAuth for Google Calendar access. Your scheduling data stays yours.

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Ready to switch from Calendly?

Get started in under 2 minutes. Sign in with Google, set your availability, and share your link. It's that simple.