Calendon

Comparison

Calendon vs Cal.com

Open source and free to self-host, but the managed cloud version costs more than Calendon for similar features.

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Pricing at a glance

Calendon

Free plan included

Pro: $5/month ($48/year)

  • 3 services on Free, unlimited on Pro
  • Google Calendar sync included free
  • Stripe payments on Pro, 0% commission

Cal.com

Free plan available

Teams: $16/month per user

Self-hosted (open source) is free but requires your own server and maintenance. Organizations plan is $37/user/month.

Feature comparison

Feature Calendon Free plan · Pro $5/mo Cal.com Free plan available · $16/month per user
Unlimited bookings
Multiple services 3 on Free · unlimited on Pro
Custom branding Paid
Google Calendar sync
Google Meet links
Custom intake questions Pro
0% commission on payments
Payment collection (Stripe) Pro
Zoom integration Pro
Automated reminder emails Pro Paid
Analytics dashboard Pro Paid
Remove platform branding Pro Paid

Feature and pricing data is based on publicly available information as of July 2026 and may change. Check each provider's website for current details.

When Calendon is the better fit

  • You want a fully managed, no-setup solution with no server to maintain
  • You are a coach or freelancer who needs simple booking and payment in one place
  • You want predictable pricing without needing to evaluate self-hosted vs cloud

When Cal.com is the better fit

  • You are a developer or technical team who wants full control via self-hosting
  • You need deep API access and custom integrations beyond standard scheduling
  • Open-source licensing and data ownership are a hard requirement

How to switch from Cal.com to Calendon

  1. 1

    Export your event type configuration from Cal.com.

  2. 2

    Create a free Calendon account, no credit card needed.

  3. 3

    Recreate your services in Calendon, including availability and questions.

  4. 4

    Connect Google Calendar and Stripe if you collect payments.

  5. 5

    Update your booking links wherever you have shared them.

  6. 6

    Cancel your Cal.com subscription once everything is working.

Frequently asked questions

Cal.com is open source and free to self-host. The managed cloud version has paid plans. If you want zero setup and a fully managed service, Calendon's free plan covers the same core scheduling features without running a server.

Yes. Calendon is a fully hosted SaaS: you sign up, connect Google Calendar, and your booking page is live in minutes. Cal.com self-hosting requires provisioning a server, deploying the app, and managing updates.

Calendon integrates with Google Calendar, Zoom, Google Meet, and Stripe. Cal.com has a broader integrations marketplace. If a specific integration is essential, check both tools before deciding.

Yes. Calendon Pro ($5/month) includes Stripe payment collection with 0% commission. You can require clients to pay at the time of booking.

Calendon is focused on the core booking and payment experience rather than developer extensibility. If you need a programmable scheduling API, Cal.com's self-hosted option is more suitable.

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