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Last checked October 2026 against TidyCal’s own pages

TidyCal alternative: Caletus vs TidyCal

Low-cost scheduling from AppSumo, with a free plan, one-time lifetime deals and a yearly Pro plan.

Pick TidyCal if…

You're a freelancer or small agency on a tight budget who wants simple booking links for a one-time price, and you don't need AI notes.

Pick Caletus if…

Client meetings drive your revenue, and you want AI meeting notes, SOC 2 Type II security and no Caletus fee on Stripe payments.

The big differences

Caletus vs TidyCal: the main differences.

  1. 01

    Price

    CaletusFree for one person, or $6 per person a month on Professional, billed yearly.
    TidyCalA free plan, a $29 one-time Individual Lifetime deal, a $79 Agency Lifetime deal for up to 4 people, or Pro at $99 a year per account.
  2. 02

    Reliability and security

    CaletusSOC 2 Type II audited, with a 99.99% uptime SLA on Enterprise.
    TidyCalTidyCal doesn't publish SOC 2 or an uptime SLA.
  3. 03

    AI and payments

    CaletusAI notes for Caletus video calls on Professional, and a 0% Caletus fee on Stripe payments.
    TidyCalAI helps write booking questions and descriptions, but there's no notetaker. Stripe payments carry a 1% TidyCal fee, except on Pro.
Feature by feature

TidyCal vs Caletus: feature comparison.

  • Free planYesYes
  • Round robinEnterprise planAgency Lifetime or Pro
  • AI meeting notesCaletus video callsNo
  • Fee on Stripe payments0% Caletus fee1% (none on Pro)
  • SOC 2 Type IIYesNot mentioned
  • Plans & platform
  • Free planBoth have one. TidyCal's free plan includes unlimited booking types and 1 calendar; Caletus's includes one booking link.SupportedSupported
  • Round robin and collectiveOn Caletus Enterprise. On TidyCal, only Agency Lifetime and Pro.Plan-dependentPlan-dependent
  • AI meeting notesCaletus Professional includes AI notes for Caletus video calls. TidyCal's AI writes booking content, not meeting notes.SupportedNot supported
  • SOC 2 Type IICaletus is SOC 2 Type II audited. TidyCal doesn't mention SOC 2 on its site.SupportedUnknown
In practice

How TidyCal and Caletus handle the same job.

The situation

A consultant books a $10,000 discovery call with a corporate client.

With TidyCalTidyCal books the slot too, but doesn't publish an uptime SLA.
With CaletusCaletus adds the meeting to your calendar right away and sends the client a confirmation email and calendar invite. Enterprise adds a 99.99% uptime SLA.
What it means: Meetings that bring in revenue don't slip through the cracks.
Price & verdict

TidyCal vs Caletus pricing, and our verdict.

Caletus
$0, or $6/user/mo billed yearly ($8 monthly)
Free, or Professional per person
TidyCal
$29 one-time; Pro $99/yr
Individual Lifetime, or Pro (as of October 2026)
Seat minimums
None for either. TidyCal Pro covers unlimited team members on one account.
Add-ons to budget for
TidyCal keeps 1% of Stripe payments on Free and lifetime plans (not on Pro or PayPal). A custom domain and full branding removal need Pro.
The bottom line
For a team of two or more, TidyCal costs less: a $29 one-time lifetime deal, or Pro at $99 a year per account. Caletus includes AI notes and SOC 2 Type II security. Pick on what your meetings need.
Where TidyCal wins
TidyCal is very cheap: a free plan, a $29 one-time lifetime deal, and Pro at $99 a year for a whole team. If you need simple booking links and nothing more, it's hard to beat on price.
Our verdict
Choose TidyCal for the lowest price. Choose Caletus when client meetings drive your revenue and you want AI notes and SOC 2 security.
Switching

How to switch from TidyCal to Caletus.

  1. 1

    List your booking links

    Write down your TidyCal booking types and their settings.Copy any custom booking questions.
  2. 2

    Connect calendars to Caletus

    Connect your Google or Microsoft accounts to Caletus.Check that busy times are blocked.
  3. 3

    Recreate your meeting types

    Build your 1:1 and team booking pages in Caletus.Make a test booking on your phone.
  4. 4

    Replace your TidyCal links

    Update your website and email signature with your Caletus link.Book a test meeting from your website.
FAQ

Caletus vs TidyCal FAQs.

Straight answers on pricing, features and switching, for anyone weighing TidyCal alternatives.

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  • Yes, if you need more than basic booking links. Caletus includes AI meeting notes, SOC 2 Type II security and no Caletus fee on Stripe payments. TidyCal costs less for most teams, with a free plan, a $29 one-time lifetime deal and Pro at $99 a year, as of October 2026.

  • Yes. Caletus's free plan for one person has no time limit and needs no credit card. It includes one booking link, email confirmations to your guests and Caletus video calls, with no ads. Choosing which calendars are checked, and Zoom or Google Meet links, need Professional.

  • Caletus is SOC 2 Type II audited and offers a 99.99% uptime SLA on Enterprise. As of October 2026, TidyCal's site doesn't mention SOC 2 or an uptime SLA, so ask TidyCal directly if those matter to your clients or your security team.

  • Yes, on Enterprise ($12 per person a month, billed yearly). Enterprise lets you invite teammates and adds round robin, collective meetings where every host must be free, and workspace analytics with CSV export. Professional ($6) covers group events, AI notes and analytics for your own bookings.

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