Choose TidyCal if: You want 95% of Calendly's features at a one-time $29 cost instead of $16-20/month forever.
Choose Calendly if: You need Salesforce/HubSpot direct integration or advanced enterprise routing.
| Feature | TidyCal | Calendly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 once | $16-20/month |
| 3-Year Cost | $29 | $576-720 |
| Unlimited Bookings | ✅ | ✅ |
| Team Scheduling | ✅ | ✅ |
| Payment Collection | ✅ Stripe | ✅ (paid add-on) |
| Salesforce Integration | ❌ (via Zapier) | ✅ Direct |
For 95% of users, TidyCal is the better choice. It has all the core features at 5% of the lifetime cost. Unless you absolutely need Salesforce integration, TidyCal saves you $547-691 over 3 years.
TidyCal offers 95% of Calendly's functionality at a one-time $29 cost. For consultants, coaches, freelancers, and small teams, it's the obvious choice. Only choose Calendly if you're enterprise and need specific integrations.