Booking & Scheduling
Self-hosted booking and scheduling tools for appointments, consultations, and team calendars without per-seat pricing.
Published: March 1, 2026
Cal.com
Open scheduling infrastructure — the self-hosted Calendly alternative
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Easy!Appointments
Simple, self-hosted appointment scheduling for businesses that need booking without the complexity
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Why Self-Host Your Booking & Scheduling Tools?
Self-hosted booking and scheduling tools for appointments, consultations, and team calendars without per-seat pricing. Self-hosting gives you:
- Full data ownership — Your data stays on your servers
- No per-seat costs — Add unlimited team members
- Customization — Modify the tool to fit your workflow
- Privacy compliance — Easier GDPR/CCPA compliance
Open-Source Booking & Scheduling Tools
Easy!Appointments
Simple, self-hosted appointment scheduling for businesses that need booking without the complexity.
Cost Comparison: SaaS vs Self-Hosted
The typical booking & scheduling SaaS tool costs $20-200/user/month. Self-hosted alternatives run on a $5-20/month VPS with unlimited users.
| SaaS Alternative | Typical Cost | Self-Hosted | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly | $50/mo | Self-hosted | $5-20/mo |
| Acuity Scheduling | $100/mo | Self-hosted | $5-20/mo |
| SavvyCal | $200/mo | Self-hosted | $5-20/mo |
Choosing the Right Tool
Consider self-hosting if you:
- Have 5+ team members (per-seat pricing adds up)
- Want full control over your data
- Need customization beyond what SaaS offers
- Have basic technical skills for Docker deployment