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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Calendly Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SG Sauve G Sales RepresentativeInsurance, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I like the ability to create custom calendar links that I share with both existing clients and prospects making it simple for them a convenient appointment time without having any back and forth .The smooth calendar integration prevent double bookings automatically which eliminates scheduling conflicts.“ June 10, 2026 Bruno M Sales ExecutiveAutomotive, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Another significant problem is the lack of personalisation and control over the details of the scheduling process, which does not allow creating a unique design, booking page, and individual customer journey and managing complex booking scenarios.“ July 22, 2026 PH Paul H Creative DirectorDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has helped us to streamline and simplify scheduling of our virtual meetings which help us to easily set aside time for our regular meeting discussions.“ June 25, 2026 Mark M Regional Account DirectorInformation Technology and Services, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I feel that the analytics dashboard does not offer as many detailed meeting performance insights as it should for being an excellent appointment scheduling platform.“ July 14, 2026 PH Paul H Creative DirectorDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Calendly's ease of integration with multiple of our conferencing products allows us to have just one meeting scheduling tool for all our meetings even though we hold them on different products.“ June 25, 2026 CK Cara K TutorE-Learning, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Otherwise, I had to arbitrarily offer them only part of the list of possible times, so as not to overlap, and then they wouldn't find what they needed. If I offered students a window (anytime between 4 and 8), they would choose awkward times (such as 5:30) that meant I could fit fewer total sessions in. If students forgot to come to sessions, I had no proof that they had scheduled, which meant I couldn't hold them accountable.“ November 25, 2025 SK Samara Zuri K Director of Project Controls and FinanceInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We introduced it to simplify how meetings are planned across project teams, finance functions, leadership, clients and external stakeholders, and it has improved how we manage time and coordination.“ June 29, 2026 NS Niketan S Chief Technology OfficerComputer Software, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Unfortunately, last month it would show my calendar as completely booked for two days out of the month (and I was getting absolutely nothing in the way of help from the customer service team except automated bot responses).“ September 12, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 4159 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Andrew C. VP, Digital Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "A simple scheduling tool, basic is better" November 2, 2026 5.0 Pros Calendly is an incredibly simple and user-friendly tool. We use it for public bookings, and it has been hugely beneficial in allowing clients to self-schedule. Cons Sometimes it's a little too simple; it doesn't have the most amount of features and is a bit slow to come out with improvements. Review Source Director Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Helpful Scheduling Tool Once Everyone Gets on Board" October 26, 2026 4.0 Overall, I liked Calendly and found it helpful once I got comfortable with it. It worked well, but its usefulness was limited when invitees continued scheduling through other methods. Pros Once I learned how to use it, Calendly worked well and made it easier to share my availability without going back and forth to schedule a meeting. Cons There was a bit of a learning curve at first. The bigger challenge was getting people to use the scheduling link, although that may have been more of an agency adoption issue than a software problem. Review Source Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Front door for booking strategy calls" October 26, 2026 5.0 Positive overall. I use Calendly daily for booking strategy calls from my website and Google profile. It is the front door for those bookings, syncs with my calendar, and confirmations and reminders run themselves, so I show up prepared instead of trading emails to find a time. The value is in removing scheduling friction; there is nothing material I dislike. Pros Prospects book from my site and Google profile, it syncs with my calendar, confirmations and reminders run themselves, and I show up prepared instead of trading emails to find a time. Cons Nothing material. The value for me is in removing scheduling friction, and the only minor point I would raise is that I would like even more branding control on the booking page. Review Source Owner Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Good Product" October 26, 2026 4.0 Overall, I would say the experience was ok. I feel like it is a good program depending on your needs. Pros I liked how it was easy as a person scheduling an appointment it was. It felt like the program was intuitive. Cons The setup of the calendars did not feel as intuitive. Especially when it comes to connecting multiple calendars. Review Source Operations Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Simple, Efficient, and Hassle-Free Meeting Scheduling" October 16, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Calendly has been very positive. It makes scheduling meetings quick and convenient, reduces email communication, and integrates well with existing calendars. While some advanced features require a paid plan, it is a reliable and efficient tool for managing appointments and coordinating schedules. Pros I liked Calendly’s ease of use and automatic scheduling features. It simplifies booking meetings, avoids back-and-forth emails, and integrates well with calendars, making it easy to manage appointments and coordinate availability. Cons Some useful features are only available on paid plans, and customization options can feel limited on the free version. Calendar integrations occasionally require extra setup, and managing complex scheduling needs could be more flexible. Review Source Photographer Agent Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Planification" October 12, 2026 5.0 Pros Calendly permet de planifier facilement des rendez-vous sans devoir échanger plusieurs messages pour trouver une disponibilité. Le partage d’un simple lien fait gagner du temps, notamment pour les réunions avec des clients ponctuelle. Cons La version gratuite reste limitée. Cette fonctionnalités professionnelles nécessitent un abonnement. La configuration peut également demander un peu de temps au début. Review Source Marketing Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great tool. Easy to use and efficient. " October 5, 2026 5.0 Our overall experience was great. The tool is easy to use, it works great and the automated emails are usually delivered without being flagged as spam etc. I recommend this tool. Pros Calendly is a simple and powerful tool, it allowed us to automate appointment scheduling and reminders, as well as organizing schedules with different providers. It is a good value for the money and has work great for us. Cons I wish the tool could integrate better with our CRMs and internal calendars. The tool also needs some features like no show, show, integrations where the success rate can be calculated. Review Source Senior Project Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Quick client calls via shared link" September 30, 2026 5.0 I love how Calendly’s buffer time feature automatically inserts a 15‑minute break after every meeting, so I never feel rushed. Setting it up was a snap, and it fits right into my daily schedule, giving me a moment to grab coffee before the next call. Pros Scheduling meetings has become a breeze thanks to Calendly's buffer time and automatic time zone detection. I use it daily to sync with clients across the UK and Europe, and the one‑click link integration with Google Calendar keeps my agenda tidy. The email reminders are smart, and the free tier covers all my needs. Cons The only downside is the pricing for premium features feels a bit steep for a small team, and the support response time can be slow at times. Also, the mobile app's UI feels cluttered when adding multiple events in a row. Review Source Lead Geomechanics Specialist Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "No more back-and-forth to find a time" September 27, 2026 4.0 Calendly has made arranging appointments and meetings more efficient. Sharing availability and letting others select a suitable time saves time and avoids unnecessary scheduling exchanges. Pros Calendly takes much of the back-and-forth out of scheduling. Instead of exchanging several messages to find a suitable time, availability can be shared through a link and the other person can choose an open slot. Automatic calendar updates and reminders are also convenient. Cons It works very well for straightforward scheduling, but setting up different availability rules and event types can take some initial adjustment, particularly if your schedule changes frequently. Review Source Melissa R. Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "The Ultimate Time-Saver for Scheduling"" September 27, 2026 5.0 Calendly is an excellent, reliable tool that drastically simplifies appointment scheduling. While the free version has structural limitations, its core functionality efficiently saves time and streamlines client booking workflows. Pros Seamless Automation: Eliminates back-and-forth emails.Calendar Syncing: Real-time integration prevents double-bookings.User-Friendly Interface: Easy for hosts and clients. Cons Paywalled Features: Essential tools like multiple event types require a paid plan.Limited Customization: Restricted branding options on lower tiers.Time Zone Confusions: Occasional display glitches for international clients. Review Source Ashley P. VP of the Board Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Easy-to-Use Scheduling Tool That Saves Time and Reduces Back-and-Forth" May 22, 2026 4.0 Overall, Calendly is a reliable and highly effective scheduling platform that has saved me a considerable amount of time and improved the overall scheduling experience. It is simple enough for anyone to use, yet powerful enough to handle complex scheduling needs. I would highly recommend Calendly to individuals and organizations looking for an easy-to-use, professional appointment scheduling solution. Pros Calendly has been an excellent tool for simplifying the scheduling process. One of the features I appreciate most is how intuitive and user-friendly the platform is. Setting up appointment types, availability, and meeting preferences is straightforward, and the system integrates seamlessly with my calendar to prevent double-booking. The customization options are another major strength. Calendly allows you to create different meeting types, add custom questions, set buffer times, and send automated confirmations and reminders. This has significantly reduced the back-and-forth emails that typically come with coordinating meetings and has created a much more professional experience for clients and candidates. I also value the integrations with tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Calendar, which make it easy to automatically generate meeting links and keep everything organized in one place. Cons My only criticism is that some of the more advanced customization and workflow features are only available in higher-tier paid plans. Additionally, making changes to existing bookings or managing certain settings can occasionally be less intuitive than expected. Switched from [Zoho Meeting](https://www.capterra.com/p/202121/Zoho-Meeting/) I found Zoho was not as user friendly and inconsistent with reminders and meeting quality. Review Source HK Hamza K. Video Editor and Motion Designer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Simplified Scheduling At Its Best" September 17, 2026 5.0 Overall the experience with Calendly has been good.I just share my booking link which makes it easy and fast for clients and teams schedule an appointment with me.Has an easy interface and best integration with my calendar.Also the automated reminders and confirmation emails are helpful,never misses any appointment/call. Pros Calendly makes scheduling super easy.I like the booking link lets the clients and different teams I work with pick the most convenient time without going back and forth over email.It easily accessible via mobile and syncs well with my calendar which help shows my available time.Also it dispays automatically the right time zone for anyone booking which reduces a lot of confusion since I work with clients and teams across different time zones. Cons Sometimes there is a small confusion when managing multiple schedules ,calendars and event types although the customer support repsond on time incase challenge arses . Review Source CEO Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "No refunds even if you cancel on the renewal date." December 10, 2025 1.0 The product is OK but pricey and is missing some features. Support is not great and they refuse to process any refunds no matter what. If you cancel on the renewal day you will be charged the full year and they will not refund you no matter what. Pros Multiple event types with individual settings allowing you to set different meeting options like length of meeting and location as well as specific availability for each event type. Cons Customer service is not great and has gotten worse since they started using AI. There are limitations if you plan on using this for multiple locations. The price is high compared to some alternatives. Review Source Alyssa O. Marketing Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great experience with Calendly! " August 14, 2026 5.0 Calendly was a very helpful tool for our team's complex event-booking needs. We were able to book on-site meetings in advance and during the event with ease. I'd recommend them to anyone needing a booking service! Their pricing was fair, and their customer service team was helpful. Pros Calendly was very easy to use, and the customer service was great. We had a complicated use case, and they were able to help us every step of the way! It was also great value for our money, and we appreciated the mobile access. Cons Nothing stood out to dislike about Calendly. I enjoyed the experience and thought that it was worth the cost, and the packages seemed fair. Alternatives considered [Chili Piper](https://www.capterra.com/p/171443/Chili-Piper/) Reasons for choosing Calendly Calendly was within our budget and seemed better suited to our needs during our initial review. Review Source Tax Accountant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Simple and Reliable Scheduling Tool" September 10, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Calendly has been very positive. We use it to schedule calls and appointments with clients, and it saves a lot of time. The interface is simple, bookings are easy to manage, and automated confirmations and reminders help reduce missed appointments. It provides good value for money and has been reliable for our day-to-day scheduling needs. Pros Calendly is very easy to use and makes scheduling appointments much more efficient. I like being able to share a booking link with clients so they can choose an available time without going back and forth by email. The calendar integrations, automatic reminders, and mobile access are also very useful. Cons Some of the more useful customization and advanced features require a paid plan. Occasionally, changing availability or managing multiple event types can also take a little time to set up properly. Review Source Founder Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "It saves me hours of chasing down supplier meetings." August 29, 2026 5.0 For what I need it does the job. It's not cheap for a small operation like ours, but the time I save coordinating meetings with manufacturers and stockists pays for itself. Setup took maybe twenty minutes and now I don't think about it much, which is exactly what I need from software. Pros Running a small t-shirt business means I’m doing pretty much everything myself. Calendly has been a lifesaver for cutting out all those back-and-forth emails when I need to schedule calls with fabric suppliers or wholesale clients. They just pick a time that works for them, it hits my calendar automatically, and I can get back to designing and running the production side of things instead of spending three days playing email tag. Cons The free version is too limited when you're trying to look professional with bigger retail buyers. Had to upgrade sooner than I wanted. Also wish I could customize the confirmation emails more, the branding options feel basic for what we pay monthly. Review Source Chief Technology Officer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "I'm surprised it's working fairly well" September 14, 2026 5.0 This prevents all the "Are you available Tuesday @ 2" messages. I now simply copy and past the link. Beforehand I had problems with double-booking myself frequently due to being unable to keep track of things during loud times in the office. Since Calendly provides instant confirmation, I am also able to stop sending Zoom invitations. I am just happy that it seems to run itself most of the time. Pros People click on an available time with no input from me. I still expect Google Sync to fail every day, however, it has been running. The timezone automatically calculates, which is good news. Cons Calendly has limits on their free version. Unfortunately, last month it would show my calendar as completely booked for two days out of the month (and I was getting absolutely nothing in the way of help from the customer service team except automated bot responses). Also, creating buffers for meetings is extremely difficult. Review Source JM Justin M. CEO Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Thank goodness that it really does book the appointments" August 24, 2026 5.0 Although the analytics features are there for anyone who wants to look at charts, this is what I want my hours back. Pros I suppose the tags will work. Our ATS somehow integrated with Calendly as I was fully expecting it to simply fail. It makes booking of the schedule possible for me instead of having to email every person individually, which has been a huge stress reliever. Cons However, it also sometimes shows none of the available time slots for an appointment despite being completely free. This product costs way too much money. In addition to it taking forever to load, the dashboard displays in a somewhat unusual format each time I click rapidly through it, and I experienced two instances where the program crashed and displayed zero results last week. Review Source Counselor and Consultant Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Scheduling with Ease" August 27, 2026 4.0 Over all Calendly seems to have few bugs or issues when I go to use it to book with my business partners. This makes it tempting to use for my consultation meetings. Pros I see alot of the professional businesses around me using this tool for securing their appointments and I like the connivence of being able to connect with ease. The features of being able to see availability several days out and especially if I am accessing it using my cell or tablet. Cons I honestly don't have any complantiants at this time about the product. It's nice to see the options business budget friendly options for big and small businesses. Review Source Consultant Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Finally, a booking tool that actually works with my website" May 7, 2026 5.0 As someone who relies on Calendly specifically for client-facing scheduling via my website, it delivers exactly what it promises. Setting it up wasn't complicated, and once it was live, clients took to it immediately without needing any guidance from me. Customer support has been responsive whenever I've had questions, and the platform has been rock solid — no bugs or downtime that ever disrupted a booking. The value for money on the paid plan is solid given how much time it saves on both my end and my clients'. If you work with clients and want a professional, frictionless booking experience on your website, Calendly is the tool to get. Pros Honestly, the biggest win for me has been the time it saves. Before Calendly, I was going back and forth with clients just to find a meeting time, now they just click a link on my website and pick a slot that works for them. It's so easy to use that I've never had a client complain they couldn't figure it out, which says a lot. The features like automatic reminders and setting my own availability mean I rarely deal with no-shows or last-minute surprises anymore. For what you pay, the value is genuinely there, especially once you start using it daily. The platform has also been very stable, I haven't run into any bugs or technical issues that disrupted a client booking. When I was getting set up and had a couple of questions, customer support got back to me without much fuss. Being able to include information in the confirmation email also helped with sharing what clients need before our meeting. Cons The free plan is quite limited if you want more advanced features like multiple event types or deeper integrations. Some of the more useful customisation options — like removing Calendly branding or adding routing forms — are locked behind higher-tier plans, which can feel restrictive for small business owners. File sharing or sending documents alongside a booking confirmation isn't natively supported, which would be a great addition for client onboarding workflows. Alternatives considered [Doodle](https://www.capterra.com/p/142620/Doodle/)[Acuity Scheduling](https://www.capterra.com/p/191978/Acuity-Scheduling/) Reasons for choosing Calendly Calendly felt the most straightforward to embed directly into my website. Acuity Scheduling seemed more geared towards service businesses with complex booking needs, and Doodle was better suited for group polling rather than one-on-one client bookings. What won me over with Calendly was how clean the booking experience looked on my site and how quickly I could get it up and running without any technical knowledge. It just made the most sense for what I needed. Review Source Software Developer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Best planner out there" March 12, 2026 5.0 It stops me from having to chase down a student or client via email for 3-4 days to find 10 minutes to discuss anything. All of the information regarding meetings etc, gets placed into my CRM automatically, no additional steps required. It prevents me from being double booked while I am away from the office. The workshops are kept organized even though the mobile version of the software has some weird design choices. Pros The Google Calendar syncing finally works. It sends out the Zoom meeting links and they mostly work (which is a miracle). I am just glad that I do not have to hand enter every invitation anymore. Cons I do not like that it does not allow easy management of multiple separate business accounts under one account profile without going crazy. It is far better than that last piece of software I used which caused me to merge two different clients together by accident because both client names were the same. This caused quite the circus. Switched from [Chili Piper](https://www.capterra.com/p/171443/Chili-Piper/) It was more expensive than Calendly so I had to switch. Review Source SZK Samara Zuri K. Director of Project Controls and Finance Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Simple scheduling with real operational impact is the definition of Calendly " July 1, 2026 5.0 Calendly has become one of the tools that quietly delivers major operational value. We introduced it to simplify how meetings are planned across project teams, finance functions, leadership, clients and external stakeholders, and it has improved how we manage time and coordination. Instead of spending unnecessary effort arranging calendars and confirming availability, we now have a more efficient and predictable scheduling process that keeps projects moving and helps everyone stay aligned. The result has been better meeting attendance, faster decision cycles, fewer scheduling conflicts and more time spent on execution and financial oversight rather than administration. Pros The biggest advantage has been how effectively Calendly has eliminated scheduling friction. It has completely removed the endless back and forth emails that usually come with finding suitable meeting times by allowing our teams, clients and partners to book directly based on our real time availability. In a role where coordinating project reviews, budget discussions, governance meetings and stakeholder updates happen constantly, this automation has created incredible efficiency. Its sync with Google Calendar and Outlook ensures our schedules reflect actual workload and prevent overlapping bookings. We also appreciate how clean and uncluttered the platform is. Setting up availability, sharing booking links and managing schedules is straightforward and our clients have found it equally easy to book meetings without confusion . The onboarding experience was also excellent. Calendly's customer support team was responsive throughout the deployment and helped our team adopt features quickly across the business. Cons After using Calendly for 3years now, we genuinely have very little to criticize. The platform has been reliable and stable throughout our usage and we haven't experienced notable glitches or disruptions. It has consistently helped us to manage scheduling efficiently and remove administrative burden. At this point, it feels less like a scheduling tool and more like a personal assistant that quietly handles coordination in the background so our teams can stay focused on delivering IT projects. Review Source Secretary General Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Quick and easy scheduling for busy teams." July 1, 2026 5.0 We are using Calendly and it takes care of 99% of our scheduling needs, making it easier to schedule appointments with outside parties and other teams in our Administrative department. It does have some minor bugs and lacks some functionality such as being able to share files with participants, but its simplicity and ability to sync with our calendars make up for these. Overall, the platform offers good value for money, particularly given the wide range of scheduling needs and the size of our IT company. Pros The process of setting up a meeting with clients, vendors, or internal teams has been greatly streamlined with Calendly, cutting down the back-and-forth emails. I really like the option of setting specific availability time so that I don't double book myself. Since it integrates with Google Calendar, I have everything synced, and the options for the type of meeting means I can use it for formal and informal meetings. It's helped our department to be more productive, and it's great. Cons Sometimes guests find problems to use some of the booking-links, which needs follow-up. Plus, there's no built-in way to send extra documents right through the booking process, such as an agenda or updates, which may come in handy. That makes it so that often we had to use a different tool for this. Not a major concern but these gaps can very slightly complicate the workflows in an environment like ours that moves fast. Review Source KK Keith K. Field Operations Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "It cuts out all that back-and-forth email nonsense." August 16, 2026 5.0 It does what I need it to, without any real fuss. It probably saves me an hour a week just on back-and-forth scheduling, and that really adds up over time. Honestly, the price feels a little steep for what it is, but I haven't found anything better that my clients will actually use without complaining. It’s worth the cost just to keep the inbox from becoming a total mess. Pros I'm finally done with that "does Tuesday work?" email game. Now, clients just book directly into my calendar, and I can set up different meeting types with their own specific lengths and buffer times. The Zoom integration is a lifesaver, too, it adds the link automatically so I don't have to worry about forgetting to paste it. Plus, the time zone detection is spot on, which is great since I’m working with people all over the place. Cons The free version is way too limited if you need more than one event type, so you're basically forced to pay. Customization options for the booking page are pretty basic unless you're on a higher tier, too. Sometimes people get confused by the interface and book the wrong meeting type, and then I have to go in and manually fix it. Review Source Head of BD Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "The most convenient scheduling tool " May 26, 2026 5.0 Calendly has been the most convenient scheduling tool I have ever used: shared availability for meetings with multiple people, different scheduling links for different use cases, automatic reminders to people who booked a call. Pros When I first tried Calendly, it was a huge relief! I like that Calendly can account for multiple people’s availability, so if someone need to schedule a meeting with three of us, the other person can see our shared availability. I also like being able to create different scheduling links for different use cases, such as urgent questions or client demos. Automatic reminders for people who booked a call are also very useful. Cons I now use Notion for many parts of my workflow, and it includes scheduling features too. From a budget perspective, it is sometimes harder to justify paying for Calendly separately when I already pay for Notion and other work tools. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.