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Questions & Answers

What is Cal.com?

Cal.com is an open-source scheduling platform designed as an alternative to proprietary tools like Calendly. It allows users to manage their event bookings, offering full control over data, workflow, and appearance, and can be self-hosted or managed.

Who is Cal.com designed for?

Cal.com is designed for individuals and organizations that need a flexible scheduling solution and desire full control over their scheduling data and branding. It caters to users who find existing tools limiting in terms of customization and data ownership.

How does Cal.com differentiate itself from other scheduling tools like Calendly?

Unlike many proprietary scheduling tools, Cal.com is open-source, allowing for self-hosting and complete control over data and customization. It is white-label by design, API-driven, and gives users ownership of their scheduling infrastructure and appearance.

When should someone consider using Cal.com?

Cal.com should be considered when there's a need for a highly customizable and data-private scheduling solution. It's ideal for scenarios where businesses or individuals want to integrate scheduling seamlessly into their own platforms, control the branding, or host the service themselves.

What are the technical prerequisites for running Cal.com locally?

To run Cal.com locally, you need Node.js (version >=18.x), PostgreSQL (version >=13.x), and Yarn. Additionally, Docker and Docker Compose are recommended for a quick start with a local Postgres instance and test users.