Cal.com vs Google Calendar appointment schedules:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cal.com had more branded searches than Google Calendar appointment schedules among scheduling tools in New Zealand. Cal.com had about 70 branded searches, while Google Calendar appointment schedules had 40. Cal.com made up 1.6% of all scheduling tool searches we track, and Google Calendar appointment schedules accounted for 0.89%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about scheduling tools, Google Calendar appointment schedules appeared in four of the five answers and Cal.com in one. Google Calendar appointment schedules was mentioned before Cal.com in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Cal.com, about 75% more searches than Google Calendar appointment schedules
Who does AI mention more?
Google Calendar appointment schedules, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Cal.com in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Calendar appointment schedules, 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, Google Calendar appointment schedules 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. Google Calendar appointment schedules 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 Google Calendar appointment schedules more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cal.com and Google Calendar appointment schedules 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 Cal.com, Google Calendar appointment schedules. 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 Google Calendar appointment schedules comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Google Calendar appointment schedules took it in February 2026, Cal.com took it in April 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, Google Calendar appointment schedules’ share of searches among scheduling tools in New Zealand moved from 0.38% to 0.89%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand scheduling tools in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Google Calendar appointment schedules lost share of searches among scheduling tools in New Zealand, from 1.5% to 0.89%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cal.com in New Zealand fell 12.5% over 12 measured months, from 80 to 70 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cal.com’s and Google Calendar appointment schedules’ 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.
Cal.com
5 branded search terms
- cal com
- cal com booking
- cal com calendar
- cal com scheduling
- calcom
Google Calendar appointment schedules
1 branded search term
- google calendar appointment schedules
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