1. Zoho Bookings
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.8/5
Appointment scheduling from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Cal.com
- Built in India (Chennai)
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Cal.com alternatives in India (2026)
Cal.com is an appointment scheduling & booking product from Cal.com, San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Cal.com are Zoho Bookings (Free plan), SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan), Doodle (Free plan) and YouCanBookMe (Free plan). Zoho Bookings is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Cal.com alternative
Indian support and GST
Cal.com is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Cal.com alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Cal.com's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Cal.com (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Bookings | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  SimplyBook.me | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Setmore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Doodle | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  YouCanBookMe | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Google Calendar Appointment Schedules | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  TidyCal | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Zcal | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  OnceHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Square Appointments | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Bookafy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Appointlet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Timify | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Reservio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Dingg | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Picktime | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Backstage | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  10to8 (Sign In Scheduling) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Trafft | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Simply Schedule Appointments | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Cal.com alternatives in detail
2. SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me · Limassol · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Booking system for services.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Setmore
Setmore (Full Circle) · Portland · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Free appointment scheduling with Chennai team.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
5. YouCanBookMe
YouCanBook.me · Bedford · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Booking pages for calendars.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Google Calendar Appointment Schedules
Google · Mountain View · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Booking pages in Google Calendar.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Zcal
Zcal · San Francisco · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Free scheduling with branding.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. OnceHub
OnceHub · Auckland · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Scheduling and lead engagement.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Square Appointments
Block · Oakland · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Scheduling with payments.
Free plan
Free plan available
Cal.com alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Cal.com
How to choose a Cal.com alternative
- Check WhatsApp reminders — email alone gets ignored in India.
- If you need payments at booking, confirm Indian gateway support.
- Industry-specific suites may already include it.
Cal.com alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Cal.com in 2026?+
The closest matches to Cal.com on App Advisor are Zoho Bookings (Free plan), SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Cal.com, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Cal.com?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Bookings (Free plan), SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Cal.com?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Bookings (Free plan), Dingg (Free plan), Picktime (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Cal.com vs Zoho Bookings: which is better?+
Zoho Bookings is the closest match to Cal.com in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Cal.com alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Cal.com also covers, and Cal.com's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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