The polished default versus the open-source challenger.
✓ The pick — Calendly
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Popular meeting-scheduling tool that lets people book time based on your availability.
Open-source scheduling platform you can self-host or use in the cloud.
The all-in India cost for a GST-registered business (card forex included), plus the gross figure if you can't reclaim GST, billing model, and free-plan availability. Cheaper entry price is marked.
| India buying factor | Calendly | Cal.com |
|---|---|---|
| India price (entry) | ₹986/user/mo ✓ | ₹1,183/user/mo |
| If you can't reclaim GST | ₹1,164/mo | ₹1,396/mo |
| Billing model | Per user / seat | Per user / seat |
| Bills in | USD — forex applies | USD — forex applies |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
Narrow on purpose — which tool someone like you should pick, and why. Not every checkbox.
Calendly is the polished, widely-integrated default with a strong free plan. Cal.com is the open-source alternative offering more control and self-hosting, attractive to teams that want flexibility or to avoid lock-in. Choose Calendly for polish and integrations; Cal.com for openness and control.
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