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Calendly vs Timepage

Calendly logo

Calendly

Software

Scheduling automation platform for eliminating back-and-forth

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Timepage logo

Timepage

Software

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Calendly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Calendly the free plan allows one event type and one calendar connection, so it cannot handle different meeting formats; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: Calendly covers Calendar sync, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Calendly and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where Calendly and Timepage differ
AttributeCalendlyTimepage
Starting priceFree$4.99/one-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Apple Watch
Founded20131997

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Calendly

  • Calendar sync
  • Automated scheduling
  • Custom availability
  • Time zone detection
  • Reminder emails
  • Buffer time
  • Meeting polls
  • Embed on website

Only in Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Exchange
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Google Calendar

What people use each for

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

Calendly

  • Sales meetingsnot Timepage
  • Interview schedulingnot Timepage
  • Customer callsnot Timepage
  • Office hoursnot Timepage
  • Webinar registrationnot Timepage

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot Calendly
  • Appointment bookingnot Calendly
  • Time trackingnot Calendly
  • Resource managementnot Calendly
  • Team coordinationnot Calendly

Where each one falls short

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

Calendly

  • The free plan allows one event type and one calendar connection, so it cannot handle different meeting formats
  • Automated reminders and multiple calendars need Standard at $10 per seat per month
  • Round-robin routing, lead qualification and Salesforce integration require Teams at $16 per seat per month
  • SAML single sign-on, audit logs and domain control are Enterprise only, starting at $15,000 a year
  • Advertised prices are the annual rates

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Pricing, plan by plan

Calendly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 event type
    • 1 calendar connection
    • Basic confirmation email
  • Standard$10/month
    • Unlimited event types
    • Multiple calendars (up to 6)
    • Integrations with HubSpot, Mailchimp, Stripe, PayPal
  • Teams$16/month
    • All Standard features
    • Salesforce integration
    • Round-robin meetings
  • Enterprise$15000/year
    • All Teams features
    • Salesforce routing lookup
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Calendly if

  • You need calendar sync.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want automated scheduling.
Calendly review

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.
Timepage review

Questions people ask

Is Calendly or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. Calendly starts at Free and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Calendly or Timepage?
Calendly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Calendly and $4.99/one-time for Timepage.
Does Calendly or Timepage run on more platforms?
Calendly runs on Web, iOS, Android. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
Can I use Calendly for free?
Yes. Calendly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time.
What is Calendly best used for?
Calendly is most often used for sales meetings, interview scheduling, customer calls, office hours. Of those, sales meetings and interview scheduling are not what Timepage is typically brought in for.
What can Calendly do that Timepage cannot?
Calendly covers Calendar sync, Automated scheduling, Custom availability, Time zone detection. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Both handle Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Calendly: Does the free tier include automatic reminders?

No. The free plan only includes a basic confirmation email when someone books. Automated reminder workflows, SMS reminders, and follow-up sequences require the Standard plan ($10/month or higher).

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Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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Calendly: Can I offer multiple meeting types on the free plan?

Only one event type can be active at a time. You can create multiple event types, but only one booking link works simultaneously. Switching between different meeting lengths requires manually activating another event type.

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Calendly: Does Calendly work with Apple Calendar and iCloud?

No longer for new users. As of August 20, 2024, new users cannot connect iCloud or Apple Calendar. Existing connections continue to work, but Calendly ended support for new Apple Calendar integrations citing Apple's security changes.

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Calendly: What platforms can I use Calendly on?

Calendly is available on Web, iOS, and Android. Browser extensions are available for Safari. There are no dedicated Windows or Mac desktop applications.

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Calendly: What does the Standard plan ($10/month) add over free?

Unlimited event types, multiple calendar connections (up to 6), integrations with HubSpot, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Stripe, PayPal, Zapier, and webhooks, plus automated reminders and email sequences.

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