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Compare Calendly and Drift 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $2,500.00 Per Month
Calendly
Star Rating
(2,528)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansDrift
Star Rating
(1,255)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2,500.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Calendly excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Drift. Users appreciate its simplicity and seamless integration with various platforms, making scheduling a breeze without the hassle of back-and-forth emails.
- Users say that Calendly's ease of use is a standout feature, with many highlighting how it allows them to share availability through a single link. This functionality is particularly praised for facilitating meetings, interviews, and client calls effortlessly.
- According to verified reviews, Drift offers a robust platform for engaging potential customers directly on websites, which users find valuable for real-time conversations. However, its overall satisfaction ratings lag behind Calendly, indicating room for improvement in user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Drift's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with users successfully launching chatbots in just a few hours. This rapid setup is a significant advantage for businesses looking to enhance demand generation quickly.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Drift has a variety of features, including a calling option that allows for immediate customer engagement, it still faces challenges in overall user satisfaction compared to Calendly's more intuitive scheduling capabilities.
- Users express that Calendly's free trial offers a wide range of options, making it accessible for small businesses. In contrast, Drift's higher entry-level price point may deter smaller organizations from fully exploring its features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Calendly
Free
Free
For personal use
- 1 event type
- Connect 1 calendar
- Customizable availability
Drift
Premium
Starting at $2,500.00
Per Month
For small businesses. The right amount of conversational firepower to keep your business growing.
- * Everything in Free, plus:
- Live Chat
- Meetings
Free Trial
Calendly
Free Trial is available
Drift
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,961
8.7
1,018
Ease of Use
9.4
1,989
8.7
1,031
Ease of Setup
9.1
847
8.4
508
Ease of Admin
9.1
671
8.5
473
Quality of Support
9.0
1,274
8.8
939
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
618
8.9
472
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,886
8.9
996
Features by Category
Messenger
Not enough data
8.5
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
274
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
251
|
Verified
Channels
Not enough data
7.9
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
251
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
91
|
Verified
Customers
Not enough data
8.6
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
203
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
242
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
242
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
246
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Facilitation
Not enough data
8.9
316
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
310
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
306
|
Verified
Organization
Not enough data
8.0
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
278
|
Verified
Performance Analysis
Not enough data
7.8
242
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
262
|
Verified
Sales Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
222
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
88
Not enough data
7.6
86
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.0
413
Not enough data
9.4
476
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.2
466
Not enough data
9.3
466
Not enough data
8.9
410
Not enough data
9.6
434
Not enough data
9.2
474
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.6
302
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
362
Not enough data
8.6
290
Not enough data
8.7
261
Not enough data
8.9
323
Not enough data
9.3
371
Not enough data
9.3
319
Not enough data
8.3
257
Not enough data
8.9
298
Not enough data
Responses
Not enough data
8.2
281
Not enough data
8.3
269
Not enough data
8.5
304
Not enough data
8.1
274
Not enough data
8.0
229
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
310
Not enough data
8.4
292
Not enough data
8.4
276
Not enough data
8.1
282
Not enough data
7.9
241
Not enough data
8.4
262
Not enough data
8.2
287
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
85
Not enough data
7.7
83
Matching
9.0
37
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Routing
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
Platform Operations
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
8.4
118
Not enough data
8.7
129
Not enough data
8.6
93
Support Automation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
148
Not enough data
8.8
139
Not enough data
8.5
93
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Calendar View
8.9
220
Not enough data
8.9
222
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.1
227
Not enough data
8.9
227
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.5
210
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
9.1
229
Not enough data
8.6
215
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
228
Not enough data
8.4
206
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
152
Not enough data
7.5
150
Not enough data
7.4
150
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.4
7
Not enough data
Notifications
9.3
575
Not enough data
9.0
516
Not enough data
9.4
580
Not enough data
Settings
9.2
581
Not enough data
9.3
589
Not enough data
9.2
575
Not enough data
Personalization
8.5
512
Not enough data
9.2
544
Not enough data
Integrations
9.0
519
Not enough data
9.0
445
Not enough data
8.0
335
Not enough data
8.7
449
Not enough data
8.9
470
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
199
Not enough data
7.0
200
Not enough data
6.6
196
Not enough data
6.6
192
Not enough data
6.5
192
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
6.9
14
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
Integrations
8.1
357
7.4
92
9.2
503
7.9
95
9.1
485
7.8
91
8.6
401
7.3
88
7.7
344
8.0
94
Branding & Customizatio
9.0
493
8.2
94
9.2
489
8.3
93
8.7
403
7.9
90
Automatic Rules & Configurations
9.3
531
8.4
95
9.1
489
8.2
90
9.1
482
8.1
93
Agentic AI - Business Scheduling
7.0
27
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
Customer Support
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Automation
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.9
30
Agentic AI - Bot Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
83
Not enough data
7.7
81
Not enough data
7.3
81
Communication
Not enough data
9.2
542
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
538
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
323
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
414
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
189
Internal Use
Not enough data
8.4
461
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
471
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
472
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
409
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
372
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
402
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
20
Self-Service Experience
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.5
57
Self-Service Platform
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.5
58
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Calendly and Drift are categorized as Business Scheduling
Unique Categories
Calendly is categorized as Lead-to-Account Matching and Routing, Interview Scheduling, Online Appointment Scheduling, and Calendar
Drift is categorized as Conversational Support, AI Sales Assistant, Conversational Marketing, Chatbots, Bot Platforms, Live Chat, Customer Self-Service, and Customer Service Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Calendly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Drift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Financial Services
6.3%
Education Management
5.8%
Other
58.7%
Computer Software
32.9%
Information Technology and Services
20.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Financial Services
3.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.0%
Other
33.3%
Discussions
Can a candidate recommend times?
3 Comments
VR
No, but they can choose from any time you have made available for the meeting type.Read more
How do you use Calendly to save time and increase your earning potential?
3 Comments
LW
It is so easy for the client to choose the time to suit them and check my availability easily - works like a dream.Read more
How do you use Calendly free?
3 Comments
LF
As with most subscription service platforms, there's a free level, but it's pretty limited in features/functionality. It is a good way to test out the...Read more
Do I have to completely remove all of my lead capture forms?
2 Comments
Official Response from Drift
Getting started with conversational marketing isn’t an “all or nothing” decision. Rather than ripping all the forms off their site, many companies start by...Read more
How do I measure the effectiveness of conversational marketing?
2 Comments
Official Response from Drift
You can measure your conversational marketing efforts just like you would measure any other marketing channel. Platforms like Drift give you dashboards that...Read more
What types of people are having conversations with businesses?
2 Comments
Official Response from Drift
When we analyzed the data from the 50,000+ businesses using Drift for conversational marketing, we found that people in key decision-making roles are often...Read more
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