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Cal.com vs Embeddable

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Overview

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Cal.com

Open-source scheduling infrastructure

Cal.com is an open-source alternative to Calendly with self-hosting options. Great for developers who want control, but complex for non-technical users.

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Embeddable

AI-powered widget builder with unlimited customization

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Feature Comparison

FeatureCal.comEmbeddable
AI-Powered✗✓
Open Source✓✓
Self-Hosting✓✓
Technical SetupRequired✓
Other Widget Types✗✓
Free PlanUnlimited bookings✓
No-Code✗✓

Pricing Comparison

Cal.com

Free
Unlimited bookings, Cal.com branding
Pro - $12/month
  • • Remove branding
  • • Custom domain
  • • Priority support

Embeddable

Free
  • • 25 messages/month
  • • 1 embeddable per project
  • • Includes watermark
Pro - $19/month
  • • 100 messages/month
  • • Unlimited embeddables
  • • Unlimited pageviews
  • • 2,000 submissions/month
  • • Custom domains
  • • No watermark
Pro Plus - $45/month
  • • 250 messages/month
  • • All Pro features
Pro Max - $85/month
  • • 500 messages/month
  • • All Pro features
Pro Ultra - $165/month
  • • 1,000 messages/month
  • • All Pro features
One-Time Token Purchase

Buy 5-50 additional messages ($5-$16) - never expire

Why Choose Embeddable Instead?

✓
True No-Code: Build booking widgets with AI, no technical setup or self-hosting required.
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AI-Powered: Describe your booking flow and AI builds it instantly.
✓
40+ Widget Types: Build booking systems plus forms, quizzes, calculators, and more.
✓
Free Templates: Start with [free calendar templates](/free-calendar-widgets) and customize.
✓
Easier Setup: No self-hosting, no code, just describe and embed.
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All-in-One: Database, hosting, integrations all included.

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600K+ businesses
2M+ widgets created
10+ years expertise in smart widgets

Key Differences

Choose Embeddable if you need:

  • ✓No-code vs technical setup required
  • ✓AI-powered creation
  • ✓40+ widget types
  • ✓No self-hosting needed

Choose Cal.com if you need:

  • •Open-source code access
  • •Self-hosting option
  • •Developer-friendly

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