Novacal as a Doodle Alternative
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Why Choose Novacal for Scheduling?
Doodle built its name on group polls, but has since added personal booking pages to compete with modern schedulers. But is a polling tool with added features the right choice for a professional booking experience?
This comparison cuts to the chase, showing how Doodle's scheduling functionality stacks up against Novacal, a platform designed from the ground up to be a sleek, powerful, and dedicated scheduling tool. We'll see which one truly streamlines your professional bookings.
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A scheduling tool must represent your brand well. Doodle's booking page can feel like an extension of its polling system. The free version includes Doodle branding and ads, branding and ads, which can look unprofessional to clients.
Novacal is purpose-built for a clean, professional booking experience. The interface is modern, intuitive, and 100% ad-free. You can set up a polished, branded booking page in minutes, ensuring a great first impression every time.
Features: What You Get for Free
Your workflow requires flexibility. Doodle places critical scheduling features behind a paywall. On its free plan, you cannot connect more than one calendar, add custom questions to your booking form, or redirect attendees after they book.
Novacal provides these professional-grade features for free. Connect unlimited calendars to avoid conflicts, qualify clients with custom questions, and manage your workflow with powerful tools—all without needing to upgrade.
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Simple & User-Focused We build tools we actually use, simple, reliable, and frustration-free. Every update is shaped by how people actually work. | ||
Ad-Free Booking Page Enjoy a clean, professional booking page that puts your brand first. Doodle’s pages include ads, which can feel cluttered and unprofessional. | ||
Perfect for Small Business Built for small businesses and individuals that value time over complexity. Simple to set up, easy to use, and focused on getting things done. Doodle is overly complex and can feel outdated, with an enterprise-focused design that adds unnecessary layers. | ||
Calendar View We have a beautiful calendar that we constantly improve and upgrade, where you can visualize all your events in one place and stay on top of your schedule with ease. | ||
Support We care deeply about our users, and you can communicate directly with our core development team. Doodle provides support only through general channels. | ||
Joyful to Use We've designed every interaction to be smooth, intuitive, and enjoyable. Clean interface and thoughtful UX make scheduling feel refreshing. |
Conclusion
So, which one is right for you?
Doodle remains a decent tool for its original purpose: casual group polls. Its free booking page is serviceable for infrequent, non-critical scheduling.
However, for any professional, freelancer, or team that needs a reliable and impressive scheduling solution, Novacal is the clear winner. It's a dedicated, modern platform that offers a superior user experience and more powerful features for free. If you're serious about your scheduling, Novacal is the upgrade you need.
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