Cheapest scheduling tools
Lowest verified entry costs — free tiers and lifetime deals first.
| # | Tool | Entry /mo | Annual /mo | Seats | Free? | Why on this list | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Google Appointment Schedules | $0 | $0 | 1 seat | Yes | Native booking pages inside Google Calendar for personal and Workspace users | Visit |
| 2 |  Microsoft Bookings | $0 | $0 | Per user | Yes | Booking pages included with eligible Microsoft 365 business/enterprise SKUs | Visit |
| 3 |  TidyCal | $12 | $8.25 | Not listed | Yes | AppSumo-famous scheduler with forever-free, $29 lifetime, and Pro subscription | Visit |
| 4 |  Setmore | $12 | $5 | Per user | Yes | Free multi-user booking with cheap Pro seats for growing service teams | Visit |
| 5 |  Cal.com | $16 | $12 | Per user | Yes | Open-source scheduling platform with self-host or cloud Teams/Organizations | Visit |
| 6 |  Appointlet | $12 | $9 | Per user | Yes | Simple free + Premium per-member booking with reminders | Visit |
| 7 |  SimplyBook.me | $13.90 | $11.90 | Not listed | Yes | Booking system with free tier, custom domain, POS, and booking add-ons | Visit |
| 8 |  Calendly | $12 | $10 | Per user | Yes | Market-leading booking links, round-robin, and CRM routing for sales and CS teams | Visit |
FAQ
What is the best scheduling tool for cheapest?
Shortlist (verified entry prices): Google Appointment Schedules $0/mo; Microsoft Bookings $0/mo; TidyCal $12/mo; Setmore $12/mo; Cal.com $16/mo; Appointlet $12/mo; SimplyBook.me $13.90/mo; Calendly $12/mo. Match seat billing to headcount — per-user plans scale fast; flat plans do not.
Is cheapest always best?
No. Fees / notes, seat models, and workflow fit usually matter more than a $10 sticker. Use the yearly calculator on the scheduling hub.