# TidyCal vs YouCanBookMe

| Attribute | TidyCal | YouCanBookMe |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 78.2 (26% (low)) | 55.5 (42% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A scheduling solution that lets service providers share a booking link, accept payments via Stripe or PayPal, and synchronize calendars with clients. | YouCanBookMe is an online scheduling tool that lets small business owners create branded booking pages, manage appointments across multiple calendars, and handle payments—all with extensive customization options and automated workflows. It supports integrations with popular apps like Zoom, Stripe, and over 7,000 tools via Zapier. |
| integrations.count | 11 | 16 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Microsoft Office 365"},{"name":"Apple Calendar"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Meet"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Google Tag Manager"}]` | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Apple Calendar"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Meet"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Apple Pay"},{"name":"Google Pay"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Google Mail"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"Zapier"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["Unlimited bookings","Unlimited booking types","Paid bookings","Recurring & package bookings","Booking page","Translation/localization"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"bookings":"unlimited","booking_types":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Individual Lifetime","summary":"$29 one-time","features":["Everything in Free","Auto-create Zoom/Meet/Teams links","Group bookings","AI booking assistant","Custom emails & analytics","10 calendar connections"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":29,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendar_connections":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Agency Lifetime","summary":"$79 one-time","features":["Everything in Individual","Round robin & collective meetings","Dedicated team booking page","SMS reminders (US & Canada)","Reduced TidyCal branding","25 calendar connections"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":79,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendar_connections":"25"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$12/month or $99/year billed annually","features":["Everything in Agency","No TidyCal branding","Custom domain","Priority support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendar_connections":"25"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Lifetime plans from $29 one-time. Pro subscription from $12/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://tidycal.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:37:45.490Z","startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free plan","features":["1 calendar connection","1 booking page","Check calendar availability (Google, Apple, Microsoft)","Booking page with logo and text customization","Set daily availability and breaks","Customizable confirmation emails and SMS","Custom booking form questions","Integration with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet","Stripe payments (credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay)","Easy reschedule and cancellation links","Chrome extension","Access to support site and community forum"],"description":"Basic scheduling with 1 calendar connection and 1 booking page","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendars":"1","booking_pages":"1"}},{"free":true,"name":"Individual","summary":"Free plan with enhanced customization","features":["2 calendar connections","2 booking pages","Custom page design with colors, background, and footer","3 availability display options (monthly, weekly, daily)","Customizable reminder emails and SMS","Fixed-date scheduling","Group sessions and webinars","Password-protected booking pages","Premium support"],"description":"Enhanced customization for solo operators with 2 calendar connections and 2 booking pages","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendars":"2","booking_pages":"2"}},{"free":true,"name":"Professional","summary":"Free plan with automations and integrations","features":["6 calendar connections","10 booking pages","Multi-resource booking (appointment types, rooms, locations)","Automated workflows with reminders and follow-ups","No-show management","Unlimited booking form questions","Promotion code support","Direct HubSpot integration","Zapier integration (1000+ apps)","Google Analytics and social pixel tracking (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)","SMS messaging from dedicated business line","Premium support"],"description":"Scalable solution for solopreneurs with 6 calendar connections, 10 booking pages, automations and integrations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendars":"6","booking_pages":"10"}},{"free":true,"name":"Team","summary":"Custom pricing for teams of 50+","features":["10 calendar connections per user","15+ booking pages per user","Invite and manage team members","Role-based access control","Multiple administrators","Round-robin scheduling","Centralized billing","Unlimited API access","Personalized onboarding","Premium support"],"description":"Collaborative scheduling for teams with role-based access, multiple administrators, and centralized management","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"calendars_per_user":"10","booking_pages_per_user":"15+"}}],"summary":"Free scheduling platform with optional enterprise plans via sales","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://youcanbook.me/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:38:47.954Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | free |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Appointment Scheduling)

| Capability | TidyCal | YouCanBookMe |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Round robin | - | - |
| Collective scheduling | - | - |
| Group events | - | - |
| Payments at booking | - | - |
| Website embed | - | - |
| Routing forms | - | - |
| Free tier | - | - |
| HIPAA available | - | - |
| SOC2 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:46:54.219Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*