Cal.com

Self-Hosted

Open-source scheduling infrastructure for everyone

Overview

Cal.com enables customizable booking pages, team scheduling (round-robin, collective), and 100+ integrations (Google Calendar, Zoom, Stripe). It supports self-hosting via Docker, Kubernetes, or one-click deployments, giving full control over data. Automate reminders, manage availability rules, and scale for individuals, teams, or businesses—all without relying on proprietary scheduling tools.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  cal_com:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: cal-com
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Customizable booking pages with availability rules
Team scheduling (round-robin, collective, and group bookings)
100+ integrations (Calendar tools, video conferencing, payment gateways)
Self-hosting options (Docker, Kubernetes, one-click deployments)
Automated reminders and confirmation emails

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Cal.com hard to install?

No—Cal.com offers simple self-hosting via Docker Compose (single command), Kubernetes manifests, or one-click deployments on platforms like DigitalOcean. Comprehensive docs guide users through setup, even those with basic server experience.

? Is it a good alternative to Calendly?

Yes—Cal.com matches Calendly’s core scheduling features (custom links, integrations) plus self-hosting, team management, and open-source flexibility. It’s ideal for users wanting data ownership or to avoid subscription lock-in.

? Is it completely free?

The self-hosted open-source version is 100% free with no hidden costs. Cal.com also offers a paid cloud plan for additional features (priority support, enterprise tools), but the self-hosted core remains free to use and modify.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Booking and Scheduling

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control via self-hosting
⊕ Open-source (modify and extend as needed)
⊕ Extensive integration ecosystem
⊕ Team collaboration features
⊕ No subscription lock-in for core functionality

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for self-hosted setup
⊖ Advanced enterprise features (like SSO for self-hosted) may need paid add-ons
⊖ Cloud plan required for priority support and some premium integrations