Project Management · head to head
LiquidPlanner vs When2meet
The short version
- Only When2meet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; When2meet no calendar synchronization capability
- They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, When2meet covers Visual availability grid.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and When2meet actually diverge.
| Attribute | LiquidPlanner | When2meet |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Category | Project Management | Scheduling |
| Founded | 2006 | 2003 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 LiquidPlanner
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Time tracking
- Analytics
- Workload management
- Jira
- Salesforce
- Slack
Only in When2meet
- Visual availability grid
- No account required
- Drag-to-select availability
- Group overview
- Shareable links
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LiquidPlanner
- Productivitynot When2meet
- Collaborationnot When2meet
- Task managementnot When2meet
- Organizationnot When2meet
When2meet
- Schedulingnot LiquidPlanner
- Appointment bookingnot LiquidPlanner
- Time trackingnot LiquidPlanner
- Resource managementnot LiquidPlanner
- Team coordinationnot LiquidPlanner
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
LiquidPlanner
- Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
When2meet
- No calendar synchronization capability
- No automated reminders to participants
- No dedicated mobile app, web-only access
- No integration with calendar systems or other tools
- Requires manual entry of availability rather than auto-sync from calendar
Pricing, plan by plan
LiquidPlanner
On request- Essentials$15/month
- Project management
- Basic scheduling
- Professional$25/month
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
When2meet
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited events
- Visual availability
- No account needed
Which should you pick?
Choose LiquidPlanner if
- You need predictive scheduling.
- You also want resource management.
Choose When2meet if
- You need visual availability grid.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want no account required.
Questions people ask
- Is LiquidPlanner or When2meet better?
- Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and When2meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or When2meet?
- When2meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for When2meet.
- Does LiquidPlanner or When2meet run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use When2meet for free?
- Yes. When2meet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
- What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
- LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what When2meet is typically brought in for.
- What can LiquidPlanner do that When2meet cannot?
- LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. When2meet covers Visual availability grid, No account required, Drag-to-select availability, Group overview. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
LiquidPlanner: How is Tempo timesheets pricing calculated for my organization?
Pricing is per-user per month and scales based on organization size. For 1-10 users: $1.00/user; 11-100 users: $5.21/user; 101-250 users: $3.66/user; scaling down to $0.25-$0.39/user for organizations with 5,000+ users.
SourceWhen2meet: Is When2meet free to use?
Yes, When2meet is completely free. Anyone can create and participate in availability surveys at no cost. The service is supported by advertising.
SourceLiquidPlanner: What license matching requirement exists for Tempo?
Your Tempo license size must match your Jira license size, with a user defined as anyone who can log into Jira.
SourceWhen2meet: Do I need to create an account to use When2meet?
No, When2meet requires no login or account creation. You can create scheduling polls and share them instantly.
SourceLiquidPlanner: Is there a free trial for Tempo timesheets?
Yes, Tempo offers a free trial available through the Atlassian Marketplace.
SourceWhen2meet: How does When2meet differ from Doodle or Calendly?
When2meet is a basic polling tool where participants manually mark availability. Unlike Doodle, it has no calendar sync or timezone handling. Unlike Calendly, it does not support direct booking or calendar integrations.
SourceLiquidPlanner: What deployment options are available for Tempo?
Both Cloud and Data Center deployment options are offered, with annual billing available.
SourceRelated pages
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- When2meet vs Kanbanize
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- When2meet vs Moovit
- When2meet vs Picktime
- When2meet vs Motion
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- When2meet vs Timely
- When2meet vs Airbnb
- When2meet vs Bookedin
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