The difference between a regular digital calendar and a calendar scheduling platform like Cal.com is simple: we can handle much more of life's complexity with ease. It means you don't have to spend as much time rearranging your day like it's a game of Jenga. Cal.com acts as a hub for all your appointment booking and scheduling needs - the platform helps you avoid double bookings by providing a space where all your various digital calendars can communicate. Cal can do this because it stops scheduling conflicts before they happen; it can verify your calendar connections and scheduling preferences before allowing anyone to book an appointment with you.
Why should I choose Cal?
There are a lot of calendar scheduling platforms out there. Calendly, Savvycal, and Gmail appointments are all great options, but none are open-source. Going with an open-source product like Cal.com that grows and transforms organically gives you an edge on the latest and greatest in scheduling software. Best of all, you can watch the product evolve in real-time.
In the last year alone, the product has grown leaps and bounds; it now supports features like automated notifications, multiple time zones, video conferencing, and payment Integrations. Want to use GIFs when scheduling? No problem, we've got an app for that. Maybe you're into live streaming, or you're thinking about dipping your toes into the world of podcasting. Cal.com offers integrations for Riverside and Ping.gg, making it easier for you to expand your portfolio. In addition, since Cal.com is open source, you can take a look under the hood, see how it’s built, and even contribute to the project by making your own customizations.
Is it even going to make a difference?
Many variables are involved whenever a person tries to do something as simple as arranging a study date or a movie night with friends. After all, you must account for your schedule as well as everyone else's. Even when you have the same classes and live in the same neighborhood, things like part-time jobs, family, or previous social commitments need to be accounted for. Let's say that the stars align, and it's only one phone call and some texts back and forth to each person you're going to hang out with; that's still a lot more back and forth than sending a single link. Now, what happens when someone needs to cancel or reschedule? Using Cal makes all of this simpler by letting you confirm and reschedule everyday events with just a click of a button.
What is this going to cost me?
Cal is free for individual users, and it's simple to use. We're minimalistic by choice, allowing users to be as involved or hands-off as they want when customizing their scheduling environment. This makes Cal extremely accessible for students and their friends and family members.
There are many reasons to use Cal, but the key thing to remember is that we're here to make it easy for you to spend time with important people, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
Learn why MentorCruise switched to Cal.com, and how our product changed their scheduling experience for the better by reducing Cancellations by over 50%.
