CalendarForm vs TidyCal
TidyCal is a low-cost scheduler with a free plan and a $99 a year Pro plan. CalendarForm adds a full form builder, class timetables and staff calendars, free for 100 bookings and 250 submissions a month.
And how CalendarForm handles it
Real reviews, linked to the source. Collected 2026-10-31.
Users discovered a 1% fee on paid sessions.
“I notice a new 1% fee on one of my sessions.”Source
No platform fee: CalendarForm charges for packs, never a cut of your sessions.
TidyCal and CalendarForm compared
| TidyCal | CalendarForm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Unlimited bookings, 1 calendar connection, TidyCal branding | Unlimited services and forms; 250 form submissions + 100 bookings / month |
| Paid | Pro $12 / month or $99 / year; 1% platform fee on paid bookings on free and lifetime plans | $5 per 2,000 submissions, $5 per 500 bookings (packs never expire) |
| Standalone forms | No | Yes, full form builder |
Competitor details as of October 2026, from TidyCal pricing. Check their site for current terms. Logos belong to their owners and are shown only to identify the product.
Pick TidyCal if
- You only take 1:1 bookings and want unlimited free bookings.
- You like paying once for a lifetime deal.
Where it shines: $29 lifetime deal undercuts every subscription; Free plan includes group, package and paid bookings; Simple booking pages with storefront/directory.
Pick CalendarForm if
- You also need sign-up, enquiry or waiver forms.
- You run classes or have several staff.
- You do not want a platform fee on sessions.
Questions
Is CalendarForm cheaper than TidyCal?
CalendarForm is free for 250 form submissions and 100 bookings every month. Past that you buy $5 packs that never expire, with no monthly plan or per-seat fee.
Can I move from TidyCal to CalendarForm?
Yes. Paste your website and CalendarForm pulls in your services and hours, or add them by hand in a few minutes.
Does CalendarForm sync with Google Calendar?
Not yet. It is on the roadmap. Use time off to block busy periods today.
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250 form submissions and 100 bookings every month, free. No card, no subscription.