The Calendly alternative
that doesn't charge for basics.
Calendly locks one-time links, Google Meet, webhooks, and analytics behind $10–16/month. DraftMeet ships all of it free. Always.
(paid on Calendly)
| Feature | DraftMeet | Calendly Free | Calendly Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time booking links | Free | × Not available | Paid |
| Permanent booking pages | Free | Free | Free |
| Automatic Google Meet | Free | × Not available | Paid |
| Google Calendar sync | Free | Free | Free |
| Booking analytics | Free | × Limited | Paid |
| Webhooks | Free | × Not available | Paid |
| REST API | Free | × Not available | Paid |
| Custom questions | Free | × Not available | Paid |
| Self-serve reschedule | Free | × Limited | Paid |
| Custom domains | Free | × Not available | $$$ |
| Timezone auto-detect | Free | Free | Free |
| Daily booking limits | Free | × Not available | Paid |
* Calendly Paid = Standard $10/user/month or Teams $16/user/month (billed annually)
Key Differences
One-Time Booking Links
Create links that automatically expire after a single booking. Perfect for cold outreach or client proposals where you don't want to expose your permanent scheduling page. Calendly charges for this feature.
Automatic Google Meet
When a guest books with you, DraftMeet automatically creates a Google Meet event and adds it to both calendars. No manual copy-pasting required. Calendly requires a paid plan for auto-conferencing.
Webhooks & REST API
Connect your scheduling flow to Zapier, Make, n8n, or your own custom backend. Receive real-time events for new bookings and cancellations. Completely free on DraftMeet, paid on Calendly.
Switching from Calendly takes 90 seconds
Sign up with Google
No long forms to fill out. Just authenticate with your Google account.
Set working hours
Drag and drop to set your availability and buffer times.
Share your link
Copy your permanent or one-time booking link and share it anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is DraftMeet really a free Calendly alternative?
Yes. DraftMeet provides one-time booking links, permanent booking pages, automatic Google Meet creation, booking analytics, webhooks, and REST API — all free during early access. These are features Calendly charges $10–16/user/month for.
What does DraftMeet do that Calendly doesn't?
DraftMeet's one-time booking links are unique — each link expires after one booking, making them perfect for cold outreach and client proposals without exposing your permanent scheduling page. Calendly does not offer this on free or even standard paid plans.
Does DraftMeet integrate with Google Calendar?
Yes. DraftMeet uses Google OAuth to sync with your calendar in real time, prevent double-bookings, and automatically write new bookings (with a Google Meet link) to your chosen calendar.
How does DraftMeet compare to Calendly on pricing?
Calendly's free plan is very limited. Standard starts at $10/user/month, Teams at $16/user/month. DraftMeet's full feature set is free during early access.