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Calendly

Calendly streamlines meeting scheduling by eliminating email tag and automatically finding a time that works for everyone.

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Features
Pricing
Comparison
Userflows

What is Calendly?

Calendly is a user-friendly scheduling tool designed to streamline the process of booking appointments, meetings, and events. It eliminates the back-and-forth communication often involved in scheduling by allowing users to set their availability and share a link for others to book time with them. Founded in 2013, Calendly has grown to become a leading scheduling solution, catering to individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises alike.

Features of Calendly

1. Calendar Integrations: Connect your existing calendar (like Google Calendar or Outlook) to Calendly to avoid double bookings.
2. Scheduling Links and Pages: Create customizable scheduling links and pages that you can share with others.
3. Team Scheduling: Set up team scheduling with features like round robin and collective scheduling to distribute meetings among your team.
4. Meeting Types: Define different meeting types with varying durations and purposes.
5. Customization: Brand your scheduling page with your logo, colors, and a welcome message.
6. Automated Workflows: Set automated reminders and follow-up emails/texts for meetings. Integrations: Integrates with various business tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and HubSpot.

Calendly Pricing

Comparison

  • Podia
  • Teachable
  • Kajabi
  • Thinkific
  • Mighty Networks
Feature PodiaTeachableKajabiThinkificMighty Networks
Feature
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Course Creation
Membership Options
Community Building
Digital Product Sales
Email Marketing

Features Comparison Table
Feature Podia Teachable Kajabi Thinkific Mighty Networks
Course Creation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ❌
Membership Options ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Community Building ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Digital Product Sales ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Email Marketing ✔️ ✔️ ✔️> ✔️ ✔️

User Reviews Comparison Table
Platform Positive Feedback Common Criticisms
Podia Easy to use, great customer support Limited customization, lacks some advanced features
Teachable Extensive course creation features Higher transaction fees
Kajabi Advanced features, strong marketing tools High price
Thinkific Flexible, good for various creators >Less intuitive for some users
Mighty Networks Strong community features Complex setup process

Ease of Use Comparison Table
Platform User Interface Ease of Setup
Podia Clean, intuitive Straightforward, helpful onboarding
Teachable User-friendly More complex due to extensive features
Kajabi< Powerful  Steeper learning curve
Thinkific Flexible Can be less intuitive
Mighty Networks Robust community tools Harder to navigate

Integration Comparison Table
Platform Integrations Advanced Features
Podia Zapier, Mailchimp, Google Analytics Automation, detailed analytics, affiliate tools
Teachable Various integrations Strong course creation, fewer marketing tools
Kajabi Extensive integrations Advanced marketing and automation tools
Thinkific Flexible integrations Requires more setup
Mighty Networks Community-focused integrations Less emphasis on marketing<

Target Audience Comparison Table
Platform Ideal Users
Podia Course creators, educators, small businesses, content creators
Teachable Educators, course creators
Kajabi Larger businesses, marketers
Thinkific Various types of creators
Mighty Networks Community-focused creators

Feature/Aspect Calendly Acuity Scheduling Doodle HubSpot Meetings
Free Plan Yes, basic features Yes, limited features Yes, limited features Yes, with CRM integration
Paid Plans Yes, Essentials ($8/month), Professional ($12/month), Teams ($16/user/month) Yes, Emerging ($15/month), Growing ($25/month), Powerhouse ($50/month) Yes, Pro ($6.95/month), Team ($8.95/user/month) Yes, part of HubSpot CRM bundles
Calendar Integration Google, Outlook, iCal Google, Outlook, iCal Google, Outlook, iCal Google, Outlook
Customization Options Custom branding, personalized links, reminders Extensive customization, intake forms, payment processing Limited customization Limited customization, CRM data integration
Team Scheduling Yes, round-robin, pooled availability Yes, group scheduling, calendar management Basic team scheduling Yes, through HubSpot CRM
Integrations Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zapier, Salesforce Zoom, QuickBooks, Google Analytics, Zapier Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Zapier Deep integration with HubSpot CRM and tools
User Interface Simple and user-friendly More complex, feature-rich Simple, focused on polls Integrated with HubSpot CRM
Mobile App Yes Yes Yes Yes
Customer Support Email support, help center Email, phone, chat support Email support, help center Email, phone support, knowledge base
Analytics and Reporting Basic analytics and reporting Advanced reporting and metrics Limited analytics Reporting through HubSpot CRM
Ideal For Individuals, small to medium-sized teams Service-based businesses, consultants Quick group scheduling, polls Sales teams, businesses using HubSpot CRM


Ready to see a more detailed comparison between Calendly and some of the leading contenders? Check out our in-depth guides:

Acuity Scheduling: Offers extensive customization and is ideal for service-based businesses that need advanced features like intake forms and payment processing.
Doodle: Focuses on group scheduling and finding common availability among multiple participants. Best for informal or ad-hoc scheduling needs.
HubSpot Meetings: Integrates deeply with HubSpot CRM, making it a great choice for sales teams and businesses already using HubSpot's suite of tools. Offers robust CRM data integration.

User flows

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Calendly offers a free plan with basic features, including one calendar integration and one event type. It’s suitable for individuals with simple scheduling needs.

Yes, Calendly integrates with Zoom, allowing automatic creation of Zoom meeting links when appointments are scheduled.

Yes, Calendly offers various customization options such as custom branding, personalized booking links, and custom questions for invitees.

Calendly employs industry-standard security measures, including data encryption and secure server infrastructure, to protect user information.

Calendly offers email support on all plans, with priority support available on higher-tier plans. The help center and community forums provide additional resources.

What is Podia?

Podia is an all-in-one platform designed to help creators sell online courses, memberships, and digital products. Founded with the mission to make it easy for anyone to monetize their knowledge, Podia offers a range of tools to simplify the process of creating and managing digital content. Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur, or creative professional, Podia aims to provide everything you need to succeed in one convenient place.<br>

Features of Podia

1. Course Creation: Podia offers robust tools for creating and managing online courses. With an intuitive interface, you can easily upload videos, create quizzes, and organize your content into sections and lessons.
2. Membership Options: Managing memberships is seamless with Podia. You can create multiple membership tiers, offer exclusive content, and interact with your members. 
3. Community Building: Podia includes tools for creating and managing online communities. You can set up community spaces where members can interact, share content, and engage in discussions. 
4. Digital Product Sales: Selling digital products such as eBooks, templates, and downloads is easy with Podia. The platform supports various digital formats and provides secure delivery options.
5. Email Marketing: Podia comes with built-in email marketing tools, allowing you to send newsletters, automated campaigns, and promotional emails directly from the platform.

Podia Pricing

App Comparison

Features Comparison Table
Feature Podia Teachable Kajabi Thinkific Mighty Networks
Course Creation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ❌
Membership Options ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Community Building ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Digital Product Sales ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Email Marketing ✔️ ✔️ ✔️> ✔️ ✔️

User Reviews Comparison Table
Platform Positive Feedback Common Criticisms
Podia Easy to use, great customer support Limited customization, lacks some advanced features
Teachable Extensive course creation features Higher transaction fees
Kajabi Advanced features, strong marketing tools High price
Thinkific Flexible, good for various creators >Less intuitive for some users
Mighty Networks Strong community features Complex setup process

Ease of Use Comparison Table
Platform User Interface Ease of Setup
Podia Clean, intuitive Straightforward, helpful onboarding
Teachable User-friendly More complex due to extensive features
Kajabi< Powerful  Steeper learning curve
Thinkific Flexible Can be less intuitive
Mighty Networks Robust community tools Harder to navigate

Integration Comparison Table
Platform Integrations Advanced Features
Podia Zapier, Mailchimp, Google Analytics Automation, detailed analytics, affiliate tools
Teachable Various integrations Strong course creation, fewer marketing tools
Kajabi Extensive integrations Advanced marketing and automation tools
Thinkific Flexible integrations Requires more setup
Mighty Networks Community-focused integrations Less emphasis on marketing<

Target Audience Comparison Table
Platform Ideal Users
Podia Course creators, educators, small businesses, content creators
Teachable Educators, course creators
Kajabi Larger businesses, marketers
Thinkific Various types of creators
Mighty Networks Community-focused creators

Features Comparison Table
Feature Podia Teachable Kajabi Thinkific Mighty Networks
Course Creation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ❌
Membership Options ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Community Building ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Digital Product Sales ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Email Marketing ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
User Reviews Comparison Table (source: G2, Trustpilot)
Platform Positive Feedback Common Criticisms
Podia Easy to use, great customer support Limited customization, lacks some advanced features
Teachable Extensive course creation features Higher transaction fees
Kajabi Advanced features, strong marketing tools High price
Thinkific Flexible, good for various creators Less intuitive for some users
Mighty Networks Strong community features Complex setup process
Ease of Use Comparison Table
Platform User Interface Ease of Setup
Podia Clean, intuitive Straightforward, helpful onboarding
Teachable User-friendly  More complex due to extensive features
Kajabi Powerful  Steeper learning curve
Thinkific Flexible  Can be less intuitive
Mighty Networks Robust community tools Harder to navigate
Integration Comparison Table
Platform Integrations Advanced Features
Podia Zapier, Mailchimp, Google Analytics Automation, detailed analytics, affiliate tools
Teachable Various integrations Strong course creation, fewer marketing tools
Kajabi Extensive integrations Advanced marketing and automation tools
Thinkific Flexible integrations Requires more setup
Mighty Networks Community-focused integrations Less emphasis on marketing
Target Audience Comparison Table
Platform Ideal Users
Podia Course creators, educators, small businesses, content creators
Teachable Educators, course creators
Kajabi Larger businesses, marketers
Thinkific Various types of creators
Mighty Networks Community-focused creators

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