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Kalendar is a free, open-source scheduling tool built as an alternative to paid services like Calendly and Cal.com.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

A free and open-source scheduling tool offering premium features without the cost.

Who should look elsewhere

Smaller community compared to Calendly or Cal.com

Pros

  • +Completely free with no premium tier or usage limits
  • +Open-source and self-hostable for maximum control
  • +Full feature parity with $15-30/month competitors
  • +Custom branding on booking pages and emails
  • +Two-way sync prevents double-booking across calendars

Cons

  • −Smaller community compared to Calendly or Cal.com
  • −Self-hosting requires technical setup and maintenance
  • −Limited third-party integrations compared to established players
  • −No native payment collection for paid appointments
  • −No team scheduling or round-robin assignment features yet

Key features

  • ✓Free and open-source scheduling platform
  • ✓Custom-branded booking pages
  • ✓Unlimited event types and meeting configurations
  • ✓Two-way sync with Google Calendar and Outlook
  • ✓Branded email notifications and reminders
  • ✓Flexible availability settings with buffer times
  • ✓Attendee rescheduling and cancellation self-service
  • ✓Self-hostable codebase for full control
  • ✓No credit card required, free forever
  • ✓Mobile-responsive booking pages

Pricing

No public pricing plans recorded.

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