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Paymo vs SavvyCal

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Paymo

Software

Work & project management for teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SavvyCal logo

SavvyCal

Software

Scheduling that puts your recipients first

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SavvyCal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90; SavvyCal fewer native third-party integrations compared to Calendly
  • They diverge on capability: Paymo covers Task management, SavvyCal covers Calendar overlay.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paymo and SavvyCal actually diverge.

Attributes where Paymo and SavvyCal differ
AttributePaymoSavvyCal
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb
Founded20082020

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 Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • SSL encryption

Only in SavvyCal

  • Calendar overlay
  • Personalized links
  • Priority scheduling
  • Time zone detection
  • Recipient experience focus
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Paymo

  • Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot SavvyCal
  • Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot SavvyCal

SavvyCal

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

Where each one falls short

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

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

SavvyCal

  • Fewer native third-party integrations compared to Calendly
  • Limited automation workflows compared to enterprise solutions
  • Smaller user base means less marketplace ecosystem

Pricing, plan by plan

Paymo

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • Basic features
  • Starter$4.95/month
    • Time tracking
    • Kanban
    • Invoicing

SavvyCal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 scheduling link
    • 1 calendar connection
    • Basic scheduling
  • Standard$12/month
    • 6 scheduling links
    • 3 calendar connections
    • Payment collection
  • Pro$40/month
    • Unlimited scheduling links
    • Unlimited calendars
    • Admin access

Which should you pick?

Choose Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.
Paymo review

Choose SavvyCal if

  • You need calendar overlay.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want personalized links.
SavvyCal review

Questions people ask

Is Paymo or SavvyCal better?
Neither clearly leads. Paymo starts at On request and SavvyCal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paymo or SavvyCal?
SavvyCal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Paymo and Free for SavvyCal.
Does Paymo or SavvyCal run on more platforms?
Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. SavvyCal runs on Web.
Can I use SavvyCal for free?
Yes. SavvyCal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paymo starts at On request.
What is Paymo best used for?
Paymo is most often used for project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies, tracking billable hours and project profitability. Of those, project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies and tracking billable hours and project profitability are not what SavvyCal is typically brought in for.
What can Paymo do that SavvyCal cannot?
Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. SavvyCal covers Calendar overlay, Personalized links, Priority scheduling, Time zone detection. Both handle Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SavvyCal: Does SavvyCal have a free plan?

Yes. SavvyCal offers a free plan with one active scheduling link and one calendar connection for basic individual use.

Source
SavvyCal: What makes SavvyCal different from Calendly?

SavvyCal uniquely allows recipients to see their own calendar overlaid with your availability, making it easier to find matching times without browsing a list of open slots.

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SavvyCal: What calendar platforms does SavvyCal integrate with?

SavvyCal integrates with iCloud Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams to prevent double-bookings and sync availability.

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