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Doodle vs VWO

Doodle logo

Doodle

Software

Find the best time for anything

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VWO logo

VWO

Software

Experience Optimization Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit; VWO growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • They diverge on capability: Doodle covers Group polls, VWO covers A/B testing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Doodle and VWO actually diverge.

Attributes where Doodle and VWO differ
AttributeDoodleVWO
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)Web, iOS, Android, Server-side

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2007).

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 Doodle

  • Group polls
  • 1:1 scheduling
  • Booking pages
  • Calendar sync
  • Time zone support
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

Only in VWO

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Heatmaps
  • Session recordings
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Doodle

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

VWO

  • A/B testing and multivariate testingnot Doodle
  • Conversion rate optimisationnot Doodle
  • Behavioural analytics and session recordingsnot Doodle
  • Feature experimentation and progressive rolloutsnot Doodle

Where each one falls short

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

Doodle

  • Free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • Free users see excessive advertisements on booking pages
  • Limited customization options for poll types and response formats
  • Mobile app experiences bugs and has less polished interface than desktop version

VWO

  • Growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and API access limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Growth plan offers only 8-hour first response time for support

Pricing, plan by plan

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle review.

VWO

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the VWO review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Doodle if

  • You need group polls.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
  • You also want 1:1 scheduling.
Doodle review

Choose VWO if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
VWO review

Questions people ask

Is Doodle or VWO better?
Neither clearly leads. Doodle starts at Free and VWO at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doodle or VWO?
Doodle starts at Free and VWO at Free.
Does Doodle or VWO run on more platforms?
Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android). VWO runs on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
Can I use Doodle for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Doodle best used for?
Doodle is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what VWO is typically brought in for.
What can Doodle do that VWO cannot?
Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Calendar sync. VWO covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Heatmaps, Session recordings. Both handle Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Doodle: Does Doodle offer a free plan?

Yes. Doodle's free plan includes one active group poll, one booking page, and one 1:1 meeting, limited to 10 slots per poll with ads displayed. Premium plans start at $15/month.

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Doodle: What are Doodle's pricing plans?

Professional plan costs $15/month (or $132/year). Team plan costs $19.95/user/month (or $8.95/user/month billed annually) with a two-seat minimum.

Source
Doodle: Does Doodle integrate with calendar apps?

Yes. Doodle integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar to prevent double-bookings. Slack integration allows poll creation and sharing directly in Slack channels.

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