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Cal.com vs ClassPass

Cal.com logo

Cal.com

Software

Scheduling infrastructure for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClassPass logo

ClassPass

Software

One membership to access thousands of fitness studios

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cal.com has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cal.com free plan limited to single user only; ClassPass limited class availability from partner studios; typically only 1-2 spots per class for ClassPass members
  • They diverge on capability: Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, ClassPass covers Multi-studio access.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cal.com and ClassPass actually diverge.

Attributes where Cal.com and ClassPass differ
AttributeCal.comClassPass
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Browser extensionWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20212013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cal.com

  • Custom booking pages
  • Team scheduling
  • Collective scheduling
  • Routing forms
  • Webhooks
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet

Only in ClassPass

  • Multi-studio access
  • Credit-based booking
  • Wellness services
  • Live classes
  • Gym day passes
  • Apple Health
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cal.com

  • Schedule meetings and manage availabilitynot ClassPass
  • Accept payments via Stripe and PayPalnot ClassPass
  • Integrate with Salesforce and HubSpotnot ClassPass

ClassPass

  • Workout trackingnot Cal.com
  • Nutrition managementnot Cal.com
  • Health monitoringnot Cal.com
  • Fitness coachingnot Cal.com
  • Wellness improvementnot Cal.com

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cal.com

  • Free plan limited to single user only
  • Free plan restricted to 1 user account
  • Teams plan requires yearly billing at $12/user/month
  • Organizations plan requires yearly billing at $28/user/month
  • Free plan lacks team collaboration features

ClassPass

  • Limited class availability from partner studios; typically only 1-2 spots per class for ClassPass members
  • Late cancellation and no-show fees accumulate quickly and stack on top of subscription costs
  • Poor customer service with limited phone support and unhelpful AI chatbots
  • Premium credits pricing means high-demand classes cost significantly more
  • Expensive compared to direct membership at a single preferred studio

Pricing, plan by plan

Cal.com

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cal.com review.

ClassPass

$19/month
  • Entry Plan$19/month
    • 8 credits per month
  • Mid-tier$99/month
    • 80 credits per month
  • Premium$249/month
    • 125 credits per month

Which should you pick?

Choose Cal.com if

  • You need custom booking pages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension.
  • You also want team scheduling.
Cal.com review

Choose ClassPass if

  • You need multi-studio access.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want credit-based booking.
ClassPass review

Questions people ask

Is Cal.com or ClassPass better?
Neither clearly leads. Cal.com starts at Free and ClassPass at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cal.com or ClassPass?
Cal.com has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cal.com and $19/month for ClassPass.
Does Cal.com or ClassPass run on more platforms?
Cal.com runs on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension. ClassPass runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Cal.com for free?
Yes. Cal.com has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ClassPass starts at $19/month.
What is Cal.com best used for?
Cal.com is most often used for schedule meetings and manage availability, accept payments via stripe and paypal, integrate with salesforce and hubspot. Of those, schedule meetings and manage availability and accept payments via stripe and paypal are not what ClassPass is typically brought in for.
What can Cal.com do that ClassPass cannot?
Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, Team scheduling, Collective scheduling, Routing forms. ClassPass covers Multi-studio access, Credit-based booking, Wellness services, Live classes. Both handle Google Calendar, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClassPass: How does ClassPass credit pricing work?

ClassPass allocates monthly credits to members; each class or service costs a variable number of credits (typically 8-14). Members can attend any participating studio, with higher costs during peak times.

Source
ClassPass: Are there cancellation fees?

Yes. ClassPass charges late cancellation and no-show fees that accumulate and can significantly increase the effective cost of membership.

Source
ClassPass: How many partner studios does ClassPass have?

As of 2025, ClassPass operates a network of approximately 30,000 partner studios and wellness businesses globally.

Source
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