A Calendly alternative that works inside Telegram
With MeetCal guests book in the chat, reminders arrive there too, and the Free plan costs €0. If you work mostly on the web, compare Cal.com and Doodle below.
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Calendly alternatives compared
| Tool | MeetCal | Calendly | Cal.com | Doodle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Telegram meetings | Sales and teams | Web, many apps | Group polls |
| Telegram | Native bot, Mini App | Via Zapier | Meeting location | Not listed |
| Free plan | One link, 3 bookings in total | One event type | One user, unlimited links | One poll |
| Price a month | €6 | $12 per seat | $16 per user | $15 |
Which one to choose
Start from where your meetings get arranged.
- MeetCal, when your calls start in Telegram. The guest books in the chat, the AI agent creates meetings from text or voice, and /meet finds a time for a group.
- Calendly, when you need sales and team features: round-robin, lead routing, CRM connections.
- Cal.com, when you want a generous free web plan: one user, unlimited links and calendars, 100+ apps. Telegram works as a meeting location.
- Doodle, when you poll a group outside Telegram. Participants need no account, and the free plan has one group poll.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Calendly?
It depends on where you work. For web scheduling with many links, Cal.com has a free plan for one user with no usage limits. For Telegram, MeetCal has a Free plan at €0 with one booking link, 3 confirmed bookings in total, Google Calendar, Meet and reminders in Telegram.
Is there a Calendly for Telegram?
Yes. MeetCal works like Calendly inside Telegram: you share a booking link, and the guest picks a free time in the chat or in any browser.
Facts checked: . Sources: Calendly pricing, Cal.com pricing, Doodle pricing, Doodle Pro price.