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Hi, can you detail what does the free version provide that Google Calendar Appointment Slots don't?

I mean, other than SEO link and logo.

Thanks!

Hi ​@lwc - Thanks for reaching out!

We actually have a blog post that details the differences between the two here: https://calendly.com/blog/calendly-versus-google-calendar


I had ChatGPT compare some of the key differences below.

Category Google Appointment Scheduling Calendly
Platform Scope Built into Google Calendar Standalone, platform-agnostic
Best Use Case Simple 1:1 internal meetings Complex scheduling for individuals and teams
Integrations Google-only (Gmail, Google Meet) Integrates with Zoom, Salesforce, Slack, HubSpot, Outlook, etc.
Calendar Compatibility Google Calendar only Google, Outlook, Exchange, Office 365, iPhone calendars
Team Scheduling Features Limited (manual co-hosting) Extensive (collective, round robin, group scheduling)
Group Events (One-to-Many) Not supported Supported — e.g., webinars, trainings
Round Robin Scheduling Not supported Fully supported
Meeting Polls Not supported Supported for up to 40 people
Branding Options Personal branding only (user profile pic) Custom branding, logos, custom URLs even in free plan
Workflow Automation Not available Automate reminders, follow-ups, surveys
Lead Routing (Marketing/Sales) Not supported Supports lead routing, CRM matching (HubSpot, Salesforce)
Mobile Experience View-only via app; create/edit via web browser only Full-featured iOS/Android apps
Browser Extension Not available Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Outlook add-ins available
Pricing (as of article) Paid plans start at $6/user/month (Workspace needed) Free plan available; paid starts at $10/user/month
Customer Support & Focus No dedicated scheduling support; feature is secondary Scheduling is core product; dedicated support & updates

 


Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks, but I’ve specifically asked multiple times about the free version. 😀

As for ChatGPT, it gives fake info in this case like “Google-only (Gmail, Google Meet)”.

As far as I can see, the article mentions only these free benefits, right?

  1. SEO link and logo - but I’ve mentioned that one in the question itself
  2. Browser extension - true, but I don’t know how many potential schedulers use it

Yes thats right, outside of the Link, Logo and Browser Extension, the free version is similar to the Google Appointment Scheduler.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

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