Cal.com
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VisitCal.com vs Fresha
What both publish
| Fact | Cal.com | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Automated reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Booking pages | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar sync | two-way | one-way |
| Documentation and support | Cal.com maintains API documentation and a help desk, and lists [email protected] as a support contact. | Fresha provides a searchable help center, academy lessons, email and chat support on Independent, and phone, chat and email support on Team. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Group booking | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The pricing page lists Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cal Video, Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, Zoho Calendar, Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, PayPal, Zapier, Make and more than 100 direct integrations. | Official booking connections are available for Facebook and Instagram profiles and for Google Search and Maps through Reserve with Google. |
| Notable news | Cal.com announced on April 14, 2026 that it was going closed source and would continue Cal.diy as an open option for hobbyists. | Fresha announced NF525 certification for its French POS software on September 10, 2026. |
| Payment collection | Yes | Yes |
| Payments | Bookings can require payment through Stripe, with PayPal also listed on the Free plan. | Fresha supports online and in-person payments, tap to pay, terminals, deposits, saved cards and cancellation or no-show policies. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings | 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings for Fresha for business |
Cal.com plans
- FreeFree
- Teams$12
- Organizations$28
- EnterprisePriced on request
Fresha plans
- Independent$19.95 a month
- Team$14.95 a month
- Team Connect$2.95 a month
- Insights$9.95 a month
- Google Rating Boost$14.95 a month
- Smart Website$15.95 a month
Pick Cal.com if…
Cal.com suits individuals who want booking pages and teams coordinating shared scheduling. Its group booking and round-robin options also fit organizations routing appointments among team members.
Pick Fresha if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.