Scheduling & Booking

TidyCal

A low-cost, lifetime-deal Calendly alternative from the AppSumo team.

4.6· 55 reviews· via CapterraFounded 2021 · Austin, TX

What is TidyCal?

TidyCal is a low-cost scheduling tool from AppSumo for booking meetings, with calendar integrations and paid bookings. Sold largely via lifetime deal, it is a budget Calendly alternative for individuals and small teams.

Best known for: Budget lifetime-deal Calendly alternative

Key features

Customizable booking pages
Calendar integrations
Paid bookings and payments
Group and recurring bookings
Buffer and availability rules
Lifetime-deal pricing

Who TidyCal is best for

Budget-conscious solopreneurs avoiding subscriptions
Anyone who prefers a one-time payment over monthly fees
Simple 1:1 and group booking needs

Ideal team: Freelancers and micro-teams of 1–5 who want low or no recurring cost for scheduling.

TidyCal pricing

Free

Unlimited bookings
Unlimited booking types
Accept paid bookings

Popular

Individual (Lifetime)

$29/one-time

Zoom/Meet/Teams links
Group bookings
AI booking assistant

Agency (Lifetime)

$79/one-time

Round-robin & collective
Dedicated team page
SMS reminders (US/CA)

Costs to watch before you commit

Lifetime deals are one-time but feature-capped by tier — upgrades cost the price difference.
Unbranded pages and a custom domain sit on the separate Pro subscription, not the lifetime deals.
SMS reminders are limited to the US and Canada.
AppSumo purchases carry a 60-day refund window but are non-portable off-platform.

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