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Calendly vs Rallly
Calendly vs Rallly
A side-by-side look at Calendly (the paid SaaS) and Rallly (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Calendly | Rallly | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Appointment scheduling and meeting links. | Open source Doodle-style meeting poll. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | AGPL-3.0 |
| Pricing | Free tier; Standard from $10/seat/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 1/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | None official |
Ad slot — between tables
Best for
When you just need to find a meeting time with a group.
Rallly strengths
- Focused scope — just find a meeting time.
- Clean UI and fast.
- Simple docker deploy.
Rallly weaknesses
- Not a full booking product.
- No recurring event support.
- Limited integrations.
What's the catch with Calendly?
- Free tier is limited to one event type.
- Pricing grows with team size.
- No self-hosted option.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Calendly: see Calendly alternatives, or learn more about Rallly on its project page.
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