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