Calendlyvs
ZoomCalendly vs Zoom 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 Zoom if…
Organisations running webinars, training or events with many attendees
Not ideal for: Organisations already paying for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace (Teams and Meet cover most meeting needs)
| Calendly | Zoom | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | Free plan · paid from US$10/seat/month | Free plan · paid from US$14.16/user/month |
| 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. | 50% off Zoom Workplace Pro, Workplace Business, Large Meetings add-on and Webinars (annual plans) for 501(c)(3) or international-equivalent nonprofits with an operating budget of US$10 million or less. |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium | Small, Medium |
| Available in | 🌍 Anywhere | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: Calendly: The familiar scheduling tool that removes email back-and-forth. Zoom: The most familiar video meeting tool, at 50% off for nonprofits.
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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