# Open Source Alternative to Calendly

Open source alternatives · Productivity

Calendly charges US$12 per user monthly for booking links. The Cal.com community edition is the open-source scheduler, free to self-host.

**What the paid app costs:** US$12/user/mo

## Why switch?

Scheduling links are a simple product with an aggressive price tag. Note: Cal.com's main company moved toward closed source in 2026; the community edition remains AGPL-licensed and fully self-hostable. Your booking page should not be a monthly bill.

## Compare the alternatives

AlternativeLicensePlatformsBest for[Cal.com (community edition)](https://cal.com/)AGPL-3.0 (community edition)Web, self-hostableThe open-source scheduling standard

### [Cal.com (community edition)](https://cal.com/)

Free forever AGPL-3.0 (community edition) · Web, self-hostable

- Booking pages like Calendly
- Calendar integrations
- Self-host for free

**The open-source scheduling standard**

[Official site →](https://cal.com/)

## Which one should you pick?

- **Cal.com (community edition):** The open-source scheduling standard

## Frequently asked questions

### What happened to Cal.com's open source version?

In 2026 the company shifted its main product toward closed source. The community edition stays AGPL-3.0 and self-hostable.

### Can I use my own domain?

Yes, self-hosted instances support custom domains for booking pages.

### Does it sync with Google Calendar?

Yes, plus Outlook, iCloud, and CalDAV calendars.

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