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Calendly vs Google Calendar:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Google Calendar had more branded searches than Calendly among scheduling apps worldwide. Google Calendar had about 11.1 million branded searches, while Calendly had 1 million. Google Calendar made up 89.5% of all scheduling app searches we track, and Calendly accounted for 8.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about scheduling apps, Calendly and Google Calendar each appeared in four of the five answers. Calendly and Google Calendar were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among scheduling apps worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Google Calendar, about 11 searches for every 1 for Calendly

Google Calendar 11.1M searchesCalendly 1M searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.

Calendly in 4 of 5Google Calendar in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Calendly first in 2Google Calendar first in 2

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Top scheduling apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Calendly was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Google Calendar was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Calendly and Google Calendar were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Calendly1st
  2. Google Calendar2nd
  3. Acuity Scheduling3rd
  4. Motion4th
  5. Cal.com5th
  6. Setmore6th
  7. TidyCal7th
  8. Microsoft Bookings–
  9. Doodle–
  10. SavvyCal–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Google Calendar4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Calendly4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Acuity Scheduling3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Motion2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Setmore1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cal.com1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • TidyCal1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Microsoft Bookings0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Doodle0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SavvyCal0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Calendly or Google Calendar more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Calendly and Google Calendar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten scheduling apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Calendly and Google Calendar among scheduling apps worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Google Calendar, Calendly. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGoogle CalendarCalendlyAcuity SchedulingMicrosoft BookingsSetmoreCal.comMotionDoodleSavvyCalTidyCal
Oct 202587.3%9.6%1.3%0.86%0.48%0.2%0.21%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Nov 202585%11.4%1.5%0.84%0.57%0.24%0.25%0.04%0.03%0.01%
Dec 202584.8%11.5%1.9%0.69%0.57%0.24%0.25%0.03%0.03%0.01%
Jan 202687.1%9.6%1.6%0.71%0.47%0.2%0.26%0.03%0.03%0.02%
Feb 202685.1%11.4%1.5%0.84%0.57%0.24%0.21%0.04%0.03%0.01%
Mar 202687.2%9.6%1.3%0.86%0.47%0.24%0.21%0.03%0.03%0.02%
Apr 202685%11.4%1.5%0.84%0.57%0.34%0.21%0.04%0.03%0.02%
May 202687%9.7%1.6%0.7%0.47%0.29%0.21%0.04%0.02%0.02%
Jun 202687.2%9.7%1.3%0.86%0.47%0.31%0.17%0.03%0.02%0.02%
Jul 202687.3%9.7%1.3%0.71%0.47%0.29%0.17%0.03%0.02%0.02%
Aug 202689.3%8.1%1.1%0.72%0.4%0.24%0.14%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Sep 202689.5%8.1%0.89%0.73%0.4%0.2%0.12%0.02%0.02%0.01%

How has the Calendly and Google Calendar comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Google Calendar was ahead of Calendly in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Calendly’s share of searches among scheduling apps worldwide moved from 9.6% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Calendar’s share of searches among scheduling apps worldwide moved from 87.3% to 89.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.1M to 11.1M.

How did search popularity change for scheduling apps worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Google Calendar’s share of searches among scheduling apps worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 87.2% to 89.5% in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Calendly’s and Google Calendar’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Calendly

2 branded search terms

  • calendly
  • calendly scheduling app

Google Calendar

1 branded search term

  • google calendar

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