Astrocal vs SavvyCal
API-first scheduling without per-seat pricing
SavvyCal is polished and recipient-friendly, but charges per user and isn't built for developers embedding scheduling into their own products. Astrocal gives you flat-rate pricing, a full REST API on every plan, and native MCP support for AI agents.
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8MCP tools for AI agents
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0per-seat fees
Which is right for you?
Astrocal is right for you if...
- You need a full REST API to embed scheduling into your own product
- You want flat-rate pricing instead of paying $12–$20 per user per month
- You need native MCP support so AI agents can book meetings out of the box
- You want a DOM-native widget embed, not an iframe overlay
SavvyCal is right for you if...
- You love SavvyCal's calendar overlay where recipients see their own calendar alongside yours
- You need meeting polls with ranked availability and time clustering
- You want a polished, non-technical scheduling UI and don't need API access
Astrocal vs SavvyCal
| Feature | Astrocal | SavvyCal | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee: $49/mo for your whole team | Per user: $12–$20/user/mo | A team of 5 on SavvyCal Basic costs $60/mo. Astrocal Pro is $49/mo for everyone. |
| MCP / AI agent support | Native: @astrocal/mcp-server on npm | Not available | — |
| REST API | Full read/write API with OpenAPI 3.1 spec, all plans including Free | API available on paid plans, primarily a UI-first product | — |
| Widget embed | Native embed: renders in your DOM, not an iframe | JavaScript embed with inline, floating, and popover modes | — |
| Calendar overlay | Not available | Recipients can overlay their own calendar on the scheduling page | SavvyCal's signature feature: recipients see their own calendar alongside your availability. |
| Meeting polls | Not available | Built-in group polling, free and ad-free | — |
| White-label booking | Your domain, your brand. No Astrocal branding on paid plans. | Custom domain and branding removal on Premium plan ($20/user/mo) | — |
| Webhooks | All plans including Free | Available on paid plans | — |
| Stripe payments | Built in: taken at booking time on all paid plans | Stripe on Premium plan only ($20/user/mo) | — |
| Google Calendar sync | Two-way sync on all plans | Two-way sync on all plans (Google, Outlook, iCloud) | — |
| Round-robin scheduling | Yes, included in Pro | Available on paid plans | — |
| Free plan | Up to 10 bookings/month, full API, webhooks | 1 scheduling link, 1 calendar connection; polls only, no personal booking links | — |
What does it actually cost for a team of 5?
Astrocal
Team plan (5 users)$49/mo
Growing team (10 users)$49/mo
Scaling team (25 users)$49/mo
- No per-user pricing
- API on every plan
- Native MCP server
- DOM-native widget embed
SavvyCal
Team plan (5 users)$60/mo
Growing team (10 users)$120/mo
Scaling team (25 users)$300/mo
- No per-user pricing
- API on every plan
- Native MCP server
- DOM-native widget embed
At the Scaling team (25 users) tier, you’d Save $251/mo compared to SavvyCal for a team of 5.
Migrating from SavvyCal? Here’s how.
- 5 min
Export your scheduling links
Note your SavvyCal link settings: durations, availability windows, buffer times, and custom questions. Screenshot or copy the settings you need from your SavvyCal dashboard.
- 5 min
Recreate your services in Astrocal
Use the Astrocal dashboard to set up equivalent event types, or POST to /v1/event-types if you prefer the API. Match your durations, availability, and booking rules.
- 3 min
Update your booking links
Replace your SavvyCal links wherever they appear: your website, email signature, social profiles. Or embed the Astrocal widget directly on your site.
- 5 min
Reconnect integrations
Connect Google Calendar via OAuth. Reconnect Stripe if you take payments. Set up webhooks for any automations you need.
Total estimated time: ~20 minutes
What carries over
- Your availability preferences and working hours
- Service durations and buffer times
- Client contact details (export from SavvyCal)
What to rebuild
- Custom branding and booking page theme
- Stripe payment connections
- Webhook automations
Simple, transparent pricing
Start for free. Upgrade as you grow. No hidden fees, no per-seat pricing.
Free
For prototyping
$0forever
- 10 bookings/month
- 1 calendar connection
- 30 req/min API rate
- Calendar sync
- Email notifications
Starter
For small teams
$12/month
- 50 bookings/month
- 3 calendar connections
- 60 req/min API rate
- Everything in Free
- Custom branding
Pro
Most PopularFor growing teams
$49/month
- 500 bookings/month
- 20 calendar connections
- 500 req/min API rate
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
Business
For scaling up
$199/month
- 5,000 bookings/month
- 100 calendar connections
- 2,000 req/min API rate
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated support
No per-seat pricing. Ever. See full pricing →
Frequently asked questions
SavvyCal's signature feature is the calendar overlay: recipients can see their own calendar alongside your availability when picking a time. They also offer meeting polls, ranked availability, and time clustering to reduce calendar fragmentation. If those UX features matter more to you than API access and flat-rate pricing, SavvyCal is the better fit.
SavvyCal has a free tier, but it's limited to 1 scheduling link, 1 calendar connection, and only meeting polls, with no personal booking links. Astrocal's free plan includes up to 10 bookings/month, full API access, webhooks, and Google Calendar sync.
Yes, SavvyCal has a REST API available on paid plans. However, SavvyCal is primarily a UI-first scheduling tool, so the API is secondary to the product experience. Astrocal is API-first: the REST API with OpenAPI 3.1 spec is available on every plan including Free, and the entire platform is designed to be embedded into other products.
Yes. Run both in parallel: set up Astrocal, test your booking flow, and only update your public links once you're happy. There's no requirement to cancel SavvyCal first.
About 20 minutes for most teams. Recreate your event types, connect Google Calendar, and update your booking links.
Yes. Up to 10 bookings per month, full API access, webhooks, and Google Calendar sync. No credit card required. No time limit.
Email us at support@astrocal.dev. We'll walk you through the migration and help you get set up.
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