Scheduling for absolutely everyone — now including the 28.3% of the world who still rely on pen and paper.
In a world that’s gone digital, there’s one analog tool that continues to stand the test of time: the paper calendar – powered by AI.
Whether it’s pinned to the fridge, hanging in the office, or tucked into a well-worn planner, paper calendars are still the go-to scheduling method for 28.3% of people around the world. And until now, that’s meant missing out on the convenience and power of modern scheduling platforms.
Today, we’re changing that.
Cal.com is proud to unveil a breakthrough in scheduling technology: the world’s first portable scanner for paper calendars — designed to bridge the gap between ink and internet powered by the latest AI models for computer vision.
How It Works
Using advanced OCR (optical character recognition) and seamless Cal.com integration, our scanner lets you:
Mark events by hand on your physical calendar — like always.
Scan your calendar with the portable device.
Sync events automatically to your Cal.com account.
That’s it. No typing. No copying. No double-bookings.
It’s scheduling made universal — for grandparents, pen-and-paper purists, old schoolers, and anyone who just loves the feel of flipping a real page.
Why This Matters
At Cal.com, our mission is scheduling for absolutely everyone.
That means meeting people where they are — not just on smartphones and laptops, but on kitchen counters, desk planners, and notebooks. With this new tool, we’re unlocking scheduling access for:
People without consistent internet
Multigenerational families coordinating across digital and analog systems
Businesses that still rely on appointment books
Anyone who prefers writing to tapping
Paper Calendar, Meet the Internet
You shouldn’t have to choose between tradition and technology. With Cal.com’s paper scanner, you get the best of both worlds — the tactile simplicity of pen and paper, combined with the automation and intelligence of digital scheduling.
Coming Soon
We’re currently rolling out a limited release of the scanner to early testers and enterprise partners. If you're interested in being part of the first wave, join the waitlist here! https://go.cal.com/paper-waitlist
Because for the first time, you can write it down and sync it up.
Cal.com Scheduling infrastructure for absolutely everyone.
