Cal.com is the open-source Calendly alternative. TimeLync is the group scheduling platform. Different tools for different needs.
| Feature | TimeLync | Cal.com |
|---|---|---|
Open Source Self-host option available | ||
Group Scheduling Find when multiple people are free | Basic | |
Calendar Aggregation Unified view of multiple calendars | Limited | |
Team Availability Sharing Share team's collective availability | ||
Booking Links Individual scheduling pages | ||
Self-Hosting Run on your own servers | ||
Managed Hosting Cloud-hosted option | ||
Free Plan Free tier on hosted version | Generous | Generous |
API Access Developer API | ||
Enterprise Features Advanced admin controls | Available | Available |
Cal.com's strength is open-source flexibility—you can self-host, customize the code, and own your data completely. TimeLync's strength is specialized group scheduling features you won't find in Cal.com.
TimeLync advantage: Purpose-built group scheduling vs generalist tool.
Cal.com has basic collective scheduling (multiple hosts for one meeting). TimeLync has comprehensive group availability—see when any combination of people is free, create group calendars, share team availability externally.
TimeLync advantage: Comprehensive group scheduling vs basic collective booking.
Choose Cal.com if you need self-hosting, want to customize the code, or prefer open-source philosophy. Choose TimeLync if group scheduling, team coordination, and calendar aggregation are your priorities.
TimeLync advantage: Better for teams prioritizing coordination features.
They serve different needs. Cal.com is best for users who want open-source, self-hosting, or code customization. TimeLync is best for users who need group scheduling, calendar aggregation, and team coordination.
No, TimeLync is a cloud-hosted platform. If self-hosting is a requirement, Cal.com is the better choice. If you want the most powerful group scheduling, choose TimeLync.
TimeLync has more comprehensive group scheduling features including group availability search, shared team calendars, and external availability sharing. Cal.com's collective scheduling is more basic.
Cal.com wins for open-source enthusiasts and self-hosting needs. TimeLync wins for group scheduling, team coordination, and calendar aggregation.
Choose based on your priority: open-source flexibility (Cal.com) or group scheduling power (TimeLync).
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