Cal.com
Jane App
| Feature | Cal.com | Jane App |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12/mo | From $54/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, startups, agencies, privacy-conscious-teams | physiotherapists, chiropractors, psychologists, multi-practitioner-clinics |
| Founded | 2021 | 2012 |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Round Robin | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collective Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Online Booking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Charting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insurance Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Telehealth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Intake Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Staff Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Jane App Pros
- Beautiful and intuitive interface
- Online booking with custom intake forms
- Insurance billing built in
- Excellent customer support
✗ Jane App Cons
- No free plan or trial without credit card
- Canada-focused (expanding globally)
- Monthly cost adds up for solo practitioners
The Verdict
Cal.com is built for developers and startups, with a focus on scheduling and self-hosting. Jane App targets physiotherapists and chiropractors and leads with online-booking and charting.
On pricing, Cal.com is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $12/mo compared to $54/mo for Jane App. That $42/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. Jane App requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Cal.com offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Jane App takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Jane App has a slight overall edge — but if open-source and self-hostable matters most to you, Cal.com may still be the right call.