Short verdict
Good fit for
Coaches, consultants and sales teams who want calls scheduled in their existing calendar.
Less suited to
Anyone who wants data in the EU or wants clients to pay with iDEAL; neither is possible.
Key facts
- Free plan with one event type
- Data in US data centres (Google Cloud and AWS)
- Pay via Stripe by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, not iDEAL
What is Calendly?
Calendly is a scheduling tool from Calendly in Buford (Georgia, US). You connect your Google or Outlook calendar, share a link and clients pick a free moment themselves; reminders and follow-up emails go out automatically. From Standard you can charge at booking via Stripe or PayPal. Calendly stores data of users and invitees in US data centres of Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services. For transfers from the EU, Calendly uses standard contractual clauses in the data processing agreement (Data Processing Addendum).
Good: the free plan is enough for one kind of appointment. There are integrations with many calendar, video and CRM tools.
Less good: the data is in the US and prices are in dollars only. Via Stripe, Calendly supports cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Klarna, but not iDEAL.
How much does Calendly cost?
Starting price
On request
Prices in dollars only: Standard $10 per user per month (annual payment gives a discount). Free plan with one event type and one connected calendar, without payments. Stripe and PayPal only from Standard.
- ✓ Free plan
- No free trial
- The vendor does not say whether this is excl. VAT
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The Netherlands check
Useful if you run a business in the Netherlands. "Unknown" means we could not verify it.
Support in Dutch: Unknown
You would rather ask a question in Dutch, to someone who knows how things work in the Netherlands.
App in Dutch: Unknown
An app in Dutch is quicker to use and avoids mistakes, also for colleagues who read less English.
Data in the EU: No
Data in the EU falls under the GDPR. Outside the EU, especially in the US, other laws can give access to your data.
More about data in the EU →Data processing agreement: Yes
If a tool processes personal data of your customers, the GDPR requires you to sign a data processing agreement.
More about the data processing agreement →iDEAL: No
Most Dutch people pay online with iDEAL. If customers cannot pay with iDEAL, they drop out sooner.
More about iDEAL and Wero →Company in the Netherlands: No
A Dutch company falls under Dutch law. For some businesses that matters, for example in a dispute.
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Integrations
According to Calendly itself, at least 150 integrations (source, seen on ).
According to its own site, Calendly integrates with, among others:
Google Agenda
Outlook
Stripe
PayPal
HubSpot
Mailchimp
Salesforce
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Frequently asked questions about Calendly
How much does Calendly cost?
Calendly has a free plan. Prices in dollars only: Standard $10 per user per month (annual payment gives a discount). Free plan with one event type and one connected calendar, without payments. Stripe and PayPal only from Standard.
Who is Calendly for?
Calendly is aimed at freelancers, SMEs and large companies. Scheduling tool where clients book into your calendar themselves, with reminders and payment via Stripe or PayPal.
Does Calendly store my data in the EU?
No, Calendly does not store your data in the EU. You can sign a data processing agreement.
Does Calendly support iDEAL and Peppol?
Calendly does not support iDEAL and Peppol.
Which banks and tools does Calendly integrate with?
Calendly integrates with Google Agenda, Outlook, Stripe, PayPal, HubSpot, Mailchimp and Salesforce, among others.