Calendly vs. Doodle: Which Scheduling Tool Is Right for You?
If you've ever tried to schedule a meeting with more than one person, you've probably run into Calendly or Doodle.
Both help you avoid the back-and-forth — but they solve the problem differently:
- Calendly = structured booking links
- Doodle = flexible group availability polls
Let's break down how they compare and when to use each.
🔗 What is Calendly?
Calendly lets you create a personalized booking link that others can use to book time with you based on your availability.
You can define:
- Working hours
- Meeting types (15 min intro, 30 min sync, etc.)
- Buffers between meetings
- Limits per day
- Custom workflows (on paid plans)
It's great for:
- 1:1 meetings
- Sales demos
- Interview scheduling
- Customer onboarding
Calendly is best when you want people to book directly into your calendar — no discussion required.
📊 What is Doodle?
Doodle is built for group scheduling. You create a poll with multiple time options and share it with your invitees. Everyone votes on what works, and you choose the winning time.
It's useful when:
- You don't know others' schedules
- You're planning a meeting with a big group
- You're working across organizations
- You want everyone to have input
Doodle is best when you need consensus, not speed.
🧠 Calendly vs. Doodle: Side-by-Side
🎯 Which One Should You Use?
Use Calendly if:
- You want people to book directly into your calendar
- You're scheduling lots of 1:1s
- You need integrations with CRMs, video platforms, or payments
Use Doodle if:
- You're wrangling a group of people with different schedules
- You don't know participants' availability
- You're okay finalizing the meeting manually after a poll
Want Something That Does It All?
If you're looking for a tool that:
- Coordinates availability
- Responds in real time
- Works across email, Slack, and SMS
- Books meetings automatically
- Handles groups like a pro
- Feels like an assistant, not a tool…
👉 Check out Skej — and let your meetings schedule themselves.