Updated February 2026 • 4 min read
Calendly charges $10/user/month for Standard or $16/user/month for Teams. The free tier gives you 1 event type with unlimited bookings — which is all most people need. Here's how to downgrade and what you lose.
✅ Reality check: If you're an individual who needs people to book 30-minute calls, the free tier does everything you need. You only need paid if you have multiple meeting types, team round-robin scheduling, or payment collection.
Cal.com is the open-source Calendly alternative that's genuinely free with unlimited features. It offers everything Calendly charges $10-16/month for: multiple event types, team scheduling, workflows, custom branding, Zoom/Google Meet integration, and even Stripe payments. The only reason Calendly is more popular is brand recognition. If you're starting fresh, Cal.com is the obvious choice.
Bottom line: Calendly's free tier handles most individual scheduling. If you need more, Cal.com gives you everything for free. Downgrade Calendly and save $120-192/year per user. The scheduling link business model shouldn't cost $10/month.
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