Can I open-source Doodle?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Cal.com (37k stars), Rallly (5k stars), Nextcloud Polls (284 stars) are mature open-source replacements for Doodle — self-host with docker and stop paying $15/mo.
People still pay for Doodle because people pay because one double booking or missed invite can cost more than years of subscription fees. The recurring cost buys OAuth refresh, webhooks, timezone databases, race conditions, reminders, deliverability, privacy, and uptime, not just the visible interface.
xparticipant familiarity, calendar connections, reminders, branding, and hosted delivery
xmultiple calendar providers
xteam routing and round-robin
xpayments
xtimezone edge-case maturity
These projects already replace it, free.
RRalllyDoodle’s useful half, date polls, votes, comments and finalization, without the account ambush.open source↗NNextcloud PollsExcellent Doodle replacement hiding inside a whole Nextcloud server; the poll is easy, the platform is not.open source↗CCal.comOpen scheduling infrastructure with booking pages, round-robin, routing forms, and app integrationsopen source↗What each one is, in full: Rallly · Cal.com
all 3 open-source alternatives to Doodle →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Doodle pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/user | $0/user | 1 Booking Page, 1 one-to-one page, max 10 time slots/group poll, max 20 sessions/sign-up sheet and up to 1,000 participants/group poll |
| pro | $15/user | $11/user | 1 user; unlimited group polls, one-to-ones, Booking Pages and sign-up sheets; up to 1,000 participants/group poll |
| team | $21/user | $16/user | 2–100 seats, unlimited scheduling per user and up to 5 hosts per Booking Page |
| enterprise | custom | — | More than 100 users, SSO/SAML, dedicated account management, advanced reporting and SLA |
free tier1 Booking Page, 1 one-to-one page, 10 time slots/group poll, 20 sessions/sign-up sheet and up to 1,000 participants/group poll
billingmonthly + annual; subscriptions auto-renew
hidden costsTeam has a 2-seat minimum. Annual subscribers can request a full refund within 14 days; monthly refunds are limited to rights required by law. Enterprise features and pricing require a quote.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Doodle?
Yes. Rallly replaces Doodle today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Doodle cost?
Doodle costs about $15/month (Pro, checked 2026-08-14), which is $180 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Doodle?
Honestly: participant familiarity, calendar connections, reminders, branding, and hosted delivery; multiple calendar providers; team routing and round-robin; payments; timezone edge-case maturity. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Doodle?
Yes: Rallly (Doodle’s useful half, date polls, votes, comments and finalization, without the account ambush.) Nextcloud Polls (Excellent Doodle replacement hiding inside a whole Nextcloud server; the poll is easy, the platform is not.) Cal.com (Open scheduling infrastructure with booking pages, round-robin, routing forms, and app integrations) All 3 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/doodle/alternatives.