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!
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Which benefits does the Free Calendly version have over Google Calendar Appointment Slots?
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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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Hi
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?
- SEO link and logo - but I’ve mentioned that one in the question itself
- 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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