Pricing
freemium
Best For
Teams that frequently schedule meetings with 5+ external participants across organizations
Rating
7.3/10
Last Updated
Mar 2026
TL;DR
Doodle is a different beast from Calendly or Acuity. Its core feature is group polling: propose several time slots, send a link, everyone votes, the best time wins. Millions of people have used a Doodle poll without even signing up. Since 2022 they've added a proper booking page (like Calendly), but polling is still the reason you'd choose Doodle. Professional plan starts at $6.95/user/month. The free plan now has ads, which annoys everyone.
What is Doodle?
The Original Group Scheduling Tool
Doodle was born in 2007 in Zurich, Switzerland. Before Calendly, before Google Calendar scheduling, there was Doodle. The concept was radical at the time: instead of endless email chains trying to find a meeting time, create a poll with proposed times and let everyone vote. Over 30 million people use Doodle monthly. The company was acquired by TX Group (Swiss media) and has been adding features to compete with modern scheduling tools.
Polling: Still the Killer Feature
Nothing matches Doodle for finding a time when 5, 10, or 20 people can meet. Create a poll with proposed dates and times, send the link, participants mark "yes," "if need be," or "no" for each slot. Doodle identifies the winning time automatically. Participants don't need accounts. It works across organizations, which is the key advantage — try scheduling a meeting between three companies using Calendly. Now try it with a Doodle poll. Night and day.
The Booking Page Addition
Since 2022, Doodle has offered a 1-on-1 booking page similar to Calendly. It's functional but basic. Calendar sync with Google and Outlook works well. Automated confirmations and reminders are solid. But it lacks the routing, team features, and CRM integrations that make Calendly the leader for B2B scheduling.
The Free Plan Problem
Doodle's free plan used to be clean and generous. Now it's ad-supported, which means participants see ads on your polls. For a professional setting, that looks bad. The Pro plan ($6.95/month) removes ads and adds deadlines, custom branding, and Zoom integration. Worth it if you poll regularly.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Group polling is unmatched — nothing else finds a time for 10-20 people across organizations this easily
- Participants never need to create an account, which maximizes response rates on polls
- Pro plan at $6.95/month is cheaper than most scheduling tools for individual professionals
- Brand recognition: people trust and understand Doodle polls, reducing friction in scheduling
- Cross-organization scheduling works seamlessly, unlike calendar-sharing tools that need same-domain access
Cons
- Free plan now shows ads on polls, which looks unprofessional in business settings
- The 1-on-1 booking page is basic compared to Calendly — limited customization and no CRM integrations
- No payment processing at all — you cannot collect fees or deposits through Doodle
- Team plan requires a minimum of 5 users at $8.95/each, making small teams overpay
- Mobile app reviews are mixed, with users reporting slow performance and occasional sync issues
Doodle Pricing
Pro
- No ads
- Custom branding
- Zoom integration
- Deadlines on polls
- Custom booking page
- Email support
Team
- Everything in Pro
- Shared booking pages
- Admin console
- Activity dashboard
- Team scheduling
- Priority support
Enterprise
- Everything in Team
- SSO/SAML
- Managed accounts
- Dedicated CSM
- SLA guarantee
- Custom integrations
Pricing last verified: March 25, 2026
Who is Doodle Best For?
- Teams that frequently schedule meetings with 5+ external participants across organizations
- Professors and committee chairs coordinating meetings with many stakeholders
- Event organizers finding the best date for workshops, dinners, or group activities
- Professionals who need basic 1-on-1 scheduling at a lower price than Calendly
Technical Details
The Bottom Line
Doodle scores 7.3/10. It stands out for group polling is unmatched — nothing else finds a time for 10-20 people across organizations this easily. Best suited for teams that frequently schedule meetings with 5+ external participants across organizations. Keep in mind that free plan now shows ads on polls, which looks unprofessional in business settings. There is a free plan to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on editorial analysis