Cal.com vs Calendly:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Calendly had more branded searches than Cal.com among scheduling tools in New Zealand. Calendly had about 2,910 branded searches, while Cal.com had 70. Calendly made up 65.1% of all scheduling tool searches we track, and Cal.com accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about scheduling tools, Calendly appeared in four of the five answers and Cal.com in one. Calendly was mentioned before Cal.com in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Calendly, about 42 searches for every 1 for Cal.com
Who does AI mention more?
Calendly, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Cal.com in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Calendly, named ahead of Cal.com in every answer
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Top scheduling tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Calendly was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cal.com was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Calendly was listed before Cal.com in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Calendly4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Google Calendar appointment schedules4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Bookings3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Setmore2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Acuity Scheduling2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cal.com1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which meeting scheduling tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best meeting scheduling tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best meeting scheduling tool in New Zealand for a small team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best scheduling tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“appointment booking software nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Cal.com or Calendly more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cal.com and Calendly by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six scheduling tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Calendly, Cal.com. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Calendly | Setmore | Acuity Scheduling | Microsoft Bookings | Cal.com | Google Calendar appointment schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.4% | 11.9% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 0.66% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.7% | 14.2% | 15.4% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.6% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 8.9% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.3% | 12.7% | 10.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.2% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.3% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 62.6% | 14.5% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.5% | 12.3% | 11% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 65% | 10.2% | 10.9% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.7% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.1% | 12.5% | 11% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 0.89% |
How has the Cal.com and Calendly comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Calendly was ahead of Cal.com in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cal.com’s share of searches among scheduling tools in New Zealand moved from 1.5% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Calendly’s share of searches among scheduling tools in New Zealand moved from 68.8% to 65.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand scheduling tools in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cal.com’s and Calendly’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.
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