Overview
Calendly revolutionized meeting scheduling by eliminating the endless email chains of 'does Tuesday at 3pm work?' You create event types, set your availability, and share a link. Others see only times you're free and book instantly. The platform handles time zones, calendar conflicts, and reminders automatically. For solopreneurs doing discovery calls, client meetings, or consultations, it's essential. However, Calendly only does scheduling - you'll need separate tools for everything else in your business. The free tier is limited to one event type, pushing most serious users to paid plans.
Pricing
Best for: Professionals who schedule meetings
The Good
- Best-in-class scheduling experience
- Eliminates scheduling back-and-forth completely
- Great calendar integrations
- Automatic time zone handling
- Professional booking pages
- Reliable reminders
- Very easy to set up and use
The Bad
- Only does scheduling - nothing else
- Free tier limited to 1 event type
- No project management
- No time tracking
- No CRM (just captures contact info)
- Paid features add up for full experience
- Need separate tools for actual work management
Best For
Professionals who schedule meetings
Calendly is great for scheduling, but that's all it does. You'll still need Asana + Toggl + HubSpot + Calendly = $40+/mo for a complete stack.
Key Features
- 01Shareable booking links
- 02Calendar integration (Google, Outlook, iCloud)
- 03Automatic time zone detection
- 04Customizable availability windows
- 05Email and SMS reminders
- 06Buffer times between meetings
- 07Team scheduling and round-robin
Integrations
Use Cases
- Sales Calls
- Consulting
- Recruiting
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