Top Scheduling Alternatives: Automation & Integration
These competitors to Cal.com act as an intermediary for booking while offering built-in workflow automation and powerful integrations.
| Competitor | Core Intermediary Function | Direct GCal Sync | Native Workflow Builder (Built-in Automation) | Zapier Integration | Make.com Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly | Meeting scheduler, provides shareable link for invitees to book. | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Workflows, Routing Forms) | ⭐ Yes (Strong, Deep Integration) | ⭐ Yes (Dedicated App) |
| Acuity Scheduling | Appointment scheduler, client-facing booking page for services. | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Invoicing, Payments, Custom Forms) | ⭐ Yes (Native Integration) | ⭐ Yes (Dedicated App) |
| YouCanBookMe | Online scheduling link that syncs with your calendar. | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Reminders, No-show tracking, Client records) | ⭐ Yes (Relies Heavily on Zapier) | ⭐ Yes (Dedicated App) |
| Chili Piper | Advanced scheduling for sales, routing qualified leads. | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Lead Qualification, Instant Booking) | ⭐ Yes (Commonly used for Post-booking) | ⭐ Yes (Via API/Webhooks) |
| Fillout (Scheduling) | Form builder combined with scheduling, conditional qualification. | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Workflow Branching, Conditional Logic) | ⭐ Yes (Compatible) | ⭐ Yes (Dedicated App) |
| HubSpot Meeting Scheduler | Scheduling link deeply integrated into the HubSpot CRM. | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Integrated with CRM Workflow features) | ⭐ Yes (Fully Integrated) | ⭐ Yes (Via HubSpot App) |
| Setmore | Simple online scheduling link and booking page. | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (24/7 automated booking, reminders, payments) | ⭐ Yes (Integrates with Zapier) | ⭐ Yes (Dedicated App) |
| SimplyBook.me | Online booking website for service providers. | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Automated notifications, Feedback requests) | ⭐ Yes (Integrates with Zapier) | ⭐ Yes (Dedicated App) |
Key:
- Direct GCal Sync: Confirms direct, two-way, native synchronization with Google Calendar to check availability and block time.
- Native Workflow Builder: Indicates the platform has built-in features (like automated emails, payment processing, or routing logic) that run automatically without needing a third-party tool.
- Zapier Integration: Indicates connectivity for linking booking events to thousands of other external apps for extended automation.
- Make.com Integration: Confirms that the platform connects with the Make (formerly Integromat) workflow automation tool.