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Cal.com vs SalonRunner

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Cal.com

Scheduling

Scheduling infrastructure for everyone

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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SalonRunner

Beauty

Run your salon like a pro

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; SalonRunner salonRunner is the underlying platform behind the flagship Rosy Salon Software brand, offered white-label through a VAR program (Internet Archive capture, 29 December 2021); no pricing figures were published
  • They diverge on capability: Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, SalonRunner covers Online booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cal.com and SalonRunner differ
AttributeCal.comSalonRunner
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Browser extensionWeb, Ios, Android
CategorySchedulingBeauty
Founded20212012

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

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 SalonRunner

  • Online booking
  • Client management
  • Staff scheduling
  • POS system
  • Commission tracking
  • Mobile apps
  • SMS reminders
  • Marketing campaigns

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Stripe
  • 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 SalonRunner
  • Accept payments via Stripe and PayPalnot SalonRunner
  • Integrate with Salesforce and HubSpotnot SalonRunner

SalonRunner

  • Mobile salon managementnot Cal.com
  • Client bookingnot Cal.com
  • Staff coordinationnot Cal.com
  • Payment processingnot 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

SalonRunner

  • SalonRunner is the underlying platform behind the flagship Rosy Salon Software brand, offered white-label through a VAR program (Internet Archive capture, 29 December 2021); no pricing figures were published

Pricing, plan by plan

Cal.com

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited event types
    • Calendar syncing
    • Workflow automation
  • Teams$16/month
    • Round-robin scheduling
    • Shared availability
    • Team workflows
  • Organizations$37/month
    • Organization-wide admin controls
    • Centralized management
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Priority support
    • Dedicated database
    • Higher SLAs

SalonRunner

$19/month
  • Solo$19/month
    • 1 user
    • Online booking
    • Client management
  • Team$49/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • All Solo features
    • Staff scheduling

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 SalonRunner if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
SalonRunner review

Questions people ask

Is Cal.com or SalonRunner better?
Neither clearly leads. Cal.com starts at Free and SalonRunner at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cal.com or SalonRunner?
Cal.com has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cal.com and $19/month for SalonRunner.
Does Cal.com or SalonRunner run on more platforms?
Cal.com runs on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension. SalonRunner 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. SalonRunner 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 SalonRunner is typically brought in for.
What can Cal.com do that SalonRunner cannot?
Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, Team scheduling, Collective scheduling, Routing forms. SalonRunner covers Online booking, Client management, Staff scheduling, POS system. Both handle Google Calendar, Stripe, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cal.com: Does Cal.com have a free version?

Yes, Cal.com's free plan includes unlimited event types, calendar syncing, workflow automation, Stripe payments, and Cal Video at no cost, positioning it as one of the most fully featured free scheduling tools available.

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Cal.com: What is the difference between Teams and Organizations pricing?

Teams plan costs $16/user/month and is designed for small businesses with round-robin scheduling and shared availability. Organizations plan costs $37/user/month and adds organization-wide admin controls and centralized management for larger companies.

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Cal.com: Is there a limit on the number of team members?

The free plan and Teams plan do not specify member limits in the documented pricing. Organizations plan is designed to scale for larger deployments.

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Cal.com: How much does the Enterprise plan cost?

Enterprise plan pricing is custom. Cal.com requires contacting their sales team to obtain a quote based on specific needs and SLA requirements.

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