Doodle

Overview

Doodle pioneered the polling-based approach to group scheduling, helping teams find meeting times when multiple people need to coordinate. Unlike calendar-based schedulers, Doodle collects availability through polls, making it ideal for scheduling with external participants who don’t share calendar access.

Key Features

• Polling: Propose times and collect votes from participants
• No Sign-Up Required: Participants can respond without creating accounts
• Group Scheduling: Find times that work for many people
• Calendar Integration: Sync with Google, Outlook, iCloud
• Booking Pages: Personal scheduling links (like Calendly)
• 1:1 Meetings: Quick scheduling for individual meetings

Who Should Consider Doodle

Doodle works well for:

• Teams coordinating with external parties
• Committee or board meeting scheduling
• Event planners finding times for groups
• Anyone scheduling with people outside their organization

Pricing Model

Doodle offers a free plan with basic polling and ads. Pro at $6.95/month removes ads and adds calendar integration. Team plans at $8.95/user/month include admin features and custom branding.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use Doodle vs Calendly?

Use Doodle when scheduling requires input from multiple external participants who need to vote on times. Use Calendly when you control availability and invitees pick from your slots. See our Doodle vs Calendly comparison.

Is Doodle free?

Doodle’s free plan works for basic group polls with ads. Most professional users upgrade to remove ads and get calendar sync. The free tier is functional but limited.

Can Doodle handle regular 1:1 scheduling?

Yes, Doodle added booking pages similar to Calendly. However, this isn’t their strength—dedicated scheduling tools like Calendly or Cal.com offer better experiences for 1:1 booking.