Compare Doodle and zcal 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6/month 1 User
$0.00
Doodle
Star Rating
(2,064)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6/month 1 User
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Star Rating
(14)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Doodle excels in its "Confirmations & Reminders" feature, scoring a remarkable 9.8, which ensures that users never miss an appointment. In contrast, zcal, while still effective, has a lower score of 9.4 in this area, indicating that Doodle may provide a more reliable reminder system.
- Reviewers mention that Doodle's "Survey Builder" is highly rated at 9.4, allowing for a seamless creation of surveys. On the other hand, zcal does not have a comparable survey feature, which may limit its functionality for users needing robust survey capabilities.
- G2 users highlight Doodle's "Multi-Calendar Integration" feature, scoring 9.0, which allows users to sync multiple calendars effortlessly. In contrast, zcal does not provide this level of integration, which could be a drawback for users managing various schedules.
- Users on G2 appreciate Doodle's "Quality of Support" rating of 8.7, indicating a solid support system. However, zcal's support is rated lower at 7.7, suggesting that users may experience more challenges when seeking assistance.
- Reviewers say that Doodle's "Reporting & Analytics" feature is robust, scoring 9.3, which helps users gain insights into their scheduling patterns. zcal, while functional, does not offer the same depth in analytics, which may be a disadvantage for data-driven users.
- Users report that Doodle's "Time Zone Detection" feature, rated at 9.2, is particularly useful for international scheduling, ensuring that all participants are on the same page. zcal does not highlight this feature as prominently, which could lead to potential scheduling errors for users across different time zones.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Doodle
Pro
$6/month
1 User
- No Ads
- Sync meetings to calendars
- Deadlines and reminders
zcal
Free
$0.00
Everything you need for individual use and more. The most generous free plan in scheduling.
- Unlimited scheduling links
- Unlimited calendar accounts
- Automated email reminders
Free Trial
Doodle
Free Trial is available
zcal
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,841
9.3
7
Ease of Use
9.1
1,852
9.6
8
Ease of Setup
8.9
626
10.0
5
Ease of Admin
9.0
617
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
1,061
8.1
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
478
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
1,769
10.0
6
Features by Category
Survey Management
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Survey Customization
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Survey Insights
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Notifications
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
7.3
5
9.0
10
8.3
5
Settings
9.2
10
9.3
5
9.7
10
8.7
5
9.5
7
8.7
5
Personalization
9.0
7
8.0
5
9.3
7
9.0
5
Integrations
9.0
8
7.7
5
9.2
6
7.7
5
9.4
6
7.3
5
9.0
7
9.3
5
9.2
6
9.0
5
Generative AI
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Integrations
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Branding & Customizatio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automatic Rules & Configurations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Features
9.4
51
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.3
51
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.5
49
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Doodle and zcal are categorized as Online Appointment Scheduling
Unique Categories
zcal has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Doodle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
zcal
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
Education Management
16.7%
Higher Education
12.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.9%
Research
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Other
52.4%
Consulting
25.0%
Computer Software
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Doodle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Catherine C.
Verified User in Higher Education
It's quick and easy to create an account and for users to go in and change responses if necessary
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
The name doodle makes it sounds like it works with google but it does not. Many employees or members are asked to use doodle but can’t find it because they are confused about the name.
zcal
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Paymahn M.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Zcal has lots of features like group polls and unlimited events for free accounts.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ryan T.
Verified User in Computer Software
It would be nice of the zcal homepage had a "docs" section, where I could see in one place all of the functionality of zcal without the marketing framing of the home page. I'm a technical person, and I like to read technical information on other software...
Catherine C.
Verified User in Higher Education
It's quick and easy to create an account and for users to go in and change responses if necessary
Paymahn M.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Zcal has lots of features like group polls and unlimited events for free accounts.
Verified User in Education Management
The name doodle makes it sounds like it works with google but it does not. Many employees or members are asked to use doodle but can’t find it because they are confused about the name.
Ryan T.
Verified User in Computer Software
It would be nice of the zcal homepage had a "docs" section, where I could see in one place all of the functionality of zcal without the marketing framing of the home page. I'm a technical person, and I like to read technical information on other software...
Alternatives
Discussions
Has a mobile/cell phone friendly version of Doodle been created?
4 comments
EG
Yes. And the app is very easy to useRead more
What ways are others choosing to use Doodle for personal and business use?
3 comments
EG
I use it with classes I teach to poll students on which topics they’d like to see us coverRead more
What is Doodle software?
1 comment
AG
Group "poll" scheduling software. It has sort of slacked off in recent years. I am somewhat disappointed.Read more
zcal has no discussions with answers
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