Cal

Cal.com is an open-source scheduling infrastructure designed to simplify the process of scheduling appointments and meetings.

It aims to eliminate the back-and-forth communication often involved in finding a mutually convenient time.

Key Features:

• Calendar Integrations: Connect multiple calendars (Google Calendar, Outlook, etc.) to avoid double-booking.
• Customizable Booking Pages: Tailor your scheduling page with your branding, availability, meeting types, and more.
• Automated Scheduling: Allows invitees to book appointments directly based on your real-time availability.
• Workflow Automations: Send reminders, follow-ups, and other notifications related to scheduled events.
• Payments Integration: Option to accept payments for appointments via Stripe.
• Team Scheduling: Coordinated scheduling for teams, round-robin assignments, and collective availability views.
• App Store: Extend functionalities with various integrations (Zoom, Zapier, etc.).

Use Cases:

• Individual Professionals: Consultants, coaches, freelancers, and anyone who schedules appointments with clients.
• Businesses: Sales teams, customer support, recruiters, and any department that needs to schedule meetings.
• Educational Institutions: Scheduling office hours, tutoring sessions, parent-teacher conferences, etc.
• Healthcare Providers: Booking patient appointments, managing staff schedules, and sending appointment reminders.

How Cal.com Works:

1. Sign Up: Create an account and connect your calendars.
2. Set Availability: Define your working hours, meeting types, and other preferences.
3. Share Your Link: Send your personalized Cal.com link to invitees or embed it on your website.
4. Invitees Book: Invitees select a suitable time slot based on your availability.
5. Confirmation: Both parties receive confirmation emails with the meeting details.