Calendlyvs
Microsoft 365 for NonprofitsCalendly vs Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits for nonprofits
Choose Calendly if…
Caseworkers, advisers or fundraisers booking meetings with supporters or clients
Not ideal for: Group rostering of volunteer shifts (use a volunteer tool)
Choose Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits if…
Organisations whose staff, funders and partners rely on desktop Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Not ideal for: Tiny volunteer-led groups that need a simple setup with no IT help
| Calendly | Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | Free plan · paid from US$10/seat/month | Free for eligible nonprofits (Business Basic) |
| Nonprofit offer | Calendly offers special pricing to qualified nonprofits via its support team; third parties report about 25% off annual plans, but this is unconfirmed. | Free Microsoft 365 Business Basic for up to 300 users and about 60-75% off other plans. The free Business Premium grant ended from 1 July 2025; Office 365 E1 grants now only apply in limited cases. |
| Type | Specialist | Suite |
| Suits | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium | Small, Medium, Large |
| Available in | 🌍 Anywhere | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: Calendly: The familiar scheduling tool that removes email back-and-forth. Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits: Free Business Basic and deep discounts make it the other default suite.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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