Too many "free" apps require a credit card to sign up, then quietly charge you after a 14-day trial. Here are 5 scheduling tools that are genuinely free — no credit card, no trial timer, no surprise charge.
1. Cal Clear ✅ No card ever
Connect your Google account and get a booking link. No payment info required — not now, not after 30 days. Free plan includes unlimited calendar connections, anti-spam, and email confirmations. Upgrade to paid ($4.99/mo) only if you need multiple booking links.
2. Cal.com ✅ No card for cloud tier
Free cloud tier available without payment. Self-hosted option is also free (requires a server). More complex setup but genuinely free for the hosted option.
3. Calendly ✅ Free but limited
Free plan available without credit card. Limited to 1 calendar and 1 booking type. No spam protection. Good starting point if you have just one calendar and don't need anti-spam.
4. HubSpot Meetings ⚠️ Free with HubSpot account
Free within the HubSpot free CRM — no credit card for the CRM itself. Requires creating a HubSpot account. Your clients' data goes into HubSpot's CRM automatically.
5. When2meet ✅ Completely free, no account
The simplest group scheduling tool — create a meeting poll without even creating an account. Not a booking page tool, but genuinely free and requires nothing from participants.
Honorable Mention: Zcal
Zcal's free tier also doesn't require a credit card. Good basic scheduling with beautiful pages. Limited feature depth compared to Cal Clear.
Tools to Avoid (Credit Card Required)
- Acuity Scheduling — No free plan at all. $20/mo minimum.
- SavvyCal — No meaningful free plan. $12/mo required for real use.
- Many others — "Free trial" tools that charge after 14-30 days
Cal Clear is the most capable free scheduling tool that genuinely never requires a credit card. Start at calclear.app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which scheduling apps are free without a credit card?
Cal Clear, Cal.com (cloud tier), Calendly (limited free), HubSpot Meetings (with HubSpot account), and When2meet are genuinely free without requiring a credit card.
Does Cal Clear ever require a credit card?
No. Cal Clear's free plan never requires a credit card. You can create a booking link, connect unlimited Google calendars, and start accepting bookings with zero payment information.
Try Cal Clear Free — No Credit Card Required
Privacy-first scheduling with true multi-calendar conflict detection. Free forever for 1 booking link.