Scheduling tools:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, Calendly was the most searched among scheduling tools worldwide, with an estimated 1M branded searches and 78.5% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Calendly78.5%
Acuity Scheduling8.6%
Microsoft Bookings7.1%
Setmore3.9%
Cal.com1.9%
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Compare the scheduling tools people choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Calendly, Acuity Scheduling, Microsoft Bookings, Setmore. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Calendly | Acuity Scheduling | Microsoft Bookings | Setmore | Cal.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.2% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.2% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.4% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.5% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.2% | 10.5% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.1% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 76.1% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.8% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.9% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 76.8% | 10.2% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 1.9% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78.5% | 1M | +21% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.6% | 110K | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.1% | 90.5K | +22.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.9% | 49.6K | +22.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.9% | 24.7K | 0% | -0.4 points |
1.
Calendly78.5%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, +21% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
8.6%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
7.1%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Setmore3.9%
Held 4th. 49.6K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Cal.com1.9%
Held 5th. 24.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among scheduling tools worldwide?
5 brands
In September 2026, Calendly was the most searched among scheduling tools worldwide, with an estimated 1M branded searches and 78.5% estimated Share of Search within this set. Acuity Scheduling is in 2nd place, 69.8 percentage points behind at 8.6% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly | 77.2% → 78.5% | 78.5%Sep 2026 | 76.1%May 2026 | 1st |
| Acuity Scheduling | 10.4% → 8.6% | 12.6%Dec 2025 | 8.6%Sep 2026 | 2nd |
| Microsoft Bookings | 6.9% → 7.1% | 7.1%Sep 2026 | 4.6%Dec 2025 | 3rd |
| Setmore | 3.8% → 3.9% | 3.9%Sep 2026 | 3.7%May 2026 | 4th |
| Cal.com | 1.6% → 1.9% | 2.4%Jun 2026 | 1.6%Jan 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Calendly’s estimated Share of Search among scheduling tools worldwide increased from 77.2% to 78.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acuity Scheduling’s estimated Share of Search among scheduling tools worldwide decreased from 10.4% to 8.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Calendly’s estimated Share of Search among scheduling tools worldwide peaked at 78.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 76.1% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acuity Scheduling’s estimated Share of Search among scheduling tools worldwide peaked at 12.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 8.6% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Bookings’ estimated Share of Search among scheduling tools worldwide peaked at 7.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 4.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Bookings, Setmore and Cal.com held steady: their estimated Share of Search among scheduling tools worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for scheduling tools worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Calendly gained estimated Share of Search among scheduling tools worldwide, from 76.8% to 78.5%.
In September 2026, Acuity Scheduling lost estimated Share of Search among scheduling tools worldwide, from 10.2% to 8.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cal.com worldwide rose 15.4% over 12 measured months, from 21.4K to 24.7K in September 2026.
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