Cal.com
Drip
| Feature | Cal.com | Drip |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12/mo | From $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, startups, agencies, privacy-conscious-teams | ecommerce-stores, dtc-brands, shopify-merchants, online-retailers |
| Founded | 2021 | 2013 |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Round Robin | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collective Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sms Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Revenue Attribution | ✗ | ✓ |
| Behavior Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Segmentation | ✗ | ✓ |
| A B Testing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Cal.com Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Unlimited event types on free plan
- Full API and webhook access
- White-label and embed options
✗ Cal.com Cons
- Self-hosting requires technical setup
- Fewer integrations than Calendly
- UI less polished than Calendly
✓ Drip Pros
- Deep e-commerce integrations (Shopify, WooCommerce)
- Visual workflow builder with revenue attribution
- Advanced segmentation based on purchase behavior
- Pre-built automation playbooks for common e-commerce flows
✗ Drip Cons
- Expensive compared to general email tools
- No free plan available
- Primarily focused on e-commerce (limited for other use cases)
The Verdict
Cal.com is built for developers and startups, with a focus on scheduling and self-hosting. Drip targets ecommerce stores and dtc brands and leads with visual-workflows and email-campaigns.
On pricing, Cal.com is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $12/mo compared to $39/mo for Drip. That $27/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Cal.com has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Drip requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.