Schedule.so vs TidyCal
Schedule.so
schedule.so
TidyCal
tidycal.comSide by side
| Figure | Schedule.so | TidyCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Meeting Scheduling Software | 7.8 (#21) | 8.2 (#10) |
| Spec score · Appointment Scheduling Software | 7.5 (#106) | 8.8 (#17) |
| Booking pages | Users can publish booking pages on a custom domain and send booking emails through their own email setup. | Yes |
| Free plan | The Starter plan is free and includes unlimited calendars and personal events; it is described as suited to individuals or early-stage teams. | Yes |
| Payments | The site says users can accept booking payments with Stripe or Razorpay. | TidyCal accepts booking payments through Stripe and PayPal, including recurring subscriptions and session packages. |
| Security | The security page states that data is encrypted at rest and in transit, with regular backups and spam protection on booking pages. | Device verification is on by default for every account and requires a six-digit email code when logging in from an unrecognized device. |
| Team scheduling | Team options include round-robin assignments, fixed-host routing, collective events, and team member permissions. | Agency and Pro plans include dedicated team booking pages, round robin meetings, and collective meetings. |
Plans
Schedule.so
- StarterFree
- Essentials$49 a month
- Pro$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
TidyCal
- FreeFree
- Individual Lifetime$29 a month
- Agency Lifetime$79 a month
- Pro$12 a month
- Individual Lifetime$29, paid once
- Agency Lifetime$79, paid once
In their own words
Schedule.so
Schedule.so has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
TidyCal
TidyCal is a web app for creating booking types and shareable pages where clients can book time on connected calendars. Pages need no separate domain, hosting, or design skills. Calendar connections can use Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, or Apple Calendar, with two-way sync. The service supports group bookings, round-robin scheduling, automated reminders, and payments through Stripe or PayPal, including recurring subscriptions and session packages. Every plan includes a storefront for selling digital products through Stripe checkout. The Free plan costs nothing, billed Forever free, and includes unlimited bookings and booking types, one calendar connection, and a 1% platform fee on paid Stripe bookings in addition to Stripe fees. Individual Lifetime is $29 a month, billed as a one-time payment; Agency Lifetime is $79 a month, also billed as a one-time payment. Pro costs $12 a month, or $8.25 per month billed annually at $99. Paid plans add options including video meeting integrations, automation, and team booking features. TidyCal lists email support with a typical eight-hour response time.