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SavvyCal vs Sawyer

SavvyCal logo

SavvyCal

Calendars

Scheduling that puts your recipients first

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sawyer logo

Sawyer

Scheduling

Class and camp booking software for children activity businesses, with a marketplace that takes up to 30 percent

From
$189/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SavvyCal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: SavvyCal fewer native third-party integrations compared to Calendly; Sawyer the Launch plan looks free but forces a marketplace listing at 30 percent commission, so a single high-value camp booking through the marketplace can cost more than a year of the Grow subscription would have.
  • They diverge on capability: SavvyCal covers Calendar overlay, Sawyer covers Class and camp registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SavvyCal and Sawyer actually diverge.

Attributes where SavvyCal and Sawyer differ
AttributeSavvyCalSawyer
Starting priceFree$189/month
Pricing modelUnknownPer business per month, plus marketplace commission
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCalendarsScheduling
Founded2020Unknown

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 SavvyCal

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

Only in Sawyer

  • Class and camp registration
  • Memberships and class packs
  • Consumer marketplace
  • Auto-billing
  • Waivers and e-signature
  • Multi-location

What people use each for

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

SavvyCal

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

Sawyer

  • A new kids activity studio with no mailing list that wants the marketplace to fill its first termsnot SavvyCal
  • An established music school moving off spreadsheets that will run Sawyer as software only and never list on the marketplacenot SavvyCal
  • A gym selling memberships, class packs and birthday parties that needs all three billed from one systemnot SavvyCal
  • A provider running summer camps alongside term-time classes who wants a single parent account for bothnot SavvyCal

Where each one falls short

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

SavvyCal

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

Sawyer

  • The Launch plan looks free but forces a marketplace listing at 30 percent commission, so a single high-value camp booking through the marketplace can cost more than a year of the Grow subscription would have.
  • Marketplace commission applies to the order value, not the margin, so low-margin providers can lose money on a marketplace booking.
  • Payment processing fees are charged separately by Stripe on top of the subscription and any commission, which the plan comparison does not surface clearly.
  • The step from Grow to Scale doubles the monthly cost for account management and integrations rather than for capability most providers need, making the middle tier the only sensible choice for many.
  • It is built for consumer activity businesses, so providers who invoice schools, councils or corporate clients will find the billing model a poor fit.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Sawyer

$189/month
  • Launch$undefined/month
    • No monthly subscription fee
    • 3 percent per transaction
    • Marketplace listing required, 30 percent commission on marketplace orders
  • Grow$189/month
    • 189 USD per month billed annually, 219 monthly
    • Marketplace listing optional, 20 percent commission if used
    • Advanced scheduling, waitlists, free trials
  • Scale$379/month
    • 379 USD per month billed annually, 399 monthly
    • Marketplace listing optional, 15 percent commission if used
    • Dedicated account manager and registration launch support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom pricing for large multi-site operators

Which should you pick?

Choose SavvyCal if

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

Choose Sawyer if

  • You need class and camp registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want memberships and class packs.
Sawyer review

Questions people ask

Is SavvyCal or Sawyer better?
Neither clearly leads. SavvyCal starts at Free and Sawyer at $189/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SavvyCal or Sawyer?
SavvyCal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SavvyCal and $189/month for Sawyer.
Does SavvyCal or Sawyer run on more platforms?
SavvyCal runs on Web. Sawyer runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use SavvyCal for free?
Yes. SavvyCal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sawyer starts at $189/month.
What is SavvyCal best used for?
SavvyCal is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Sawyer is typically brought in for.
What can SavvyCal do that Sawyer cannot?
SavvyCal covers Calendar overlay, Personalized links, Priority scheduling, Time zone detection. Sawyer covers Class and camp registration, Memberships and class packs, Consumer marketplace, Auto-billing.

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
Sawyer: Is the Launch plan really free?

No. It has no monthly fee but charges 3 percent per transaction and requires a marketplace listing that takes 30 percent of marketplace orders.

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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Sawyer: Can I use Sawyer without the marketplace?

Yes, on Grow and Scale the listing is optional. On Launch it is required.

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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Sawyer: What does the marketplace commission apply to?

The full order value of bookings originating on hisawyer.com, not to bookings from your own website.

Sawyer: Is there a contract?

Monthly plans are month to month with 30 days notice; annual billing saves roughly 5 to 14 percent depending on tier.

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