Doodle

Sometimes, the hardest part of setting up a meeting isn't choosing a topic—it's finding a time everyone can agree on. That’s where Doodle comes in. While it's not a full-blown appointment scheduling system like Calendly or Acuity, Doodle fills a very real need: coordinating meetings with multiple people, without endless email chains or back-and-forth texts.

What is Doodle?

Doodle is a scheduling tool designed specifically to simplify group coordination. Think: team meetings, client collaborations, or family get-togethers. Instead of sending out individual links for time slots, you create a poll, propose several time options, and let participants vote. You instantly see what works for everyone—no guesswork involved.

Over 30 million people use Doodle every month, which says something about its reliability and how universal this scheduling headache really is.

Key Features:

• Group Polls: Easily create and share polls to find the best time for everyone.

• 1:1 Scheduling: Doodle does offer personal scheduling links, similar to other platforms, but it's not its core strength.

• Calendar Integrations: Connects with Google, Outlook, and iCal, so confirmed meetings sync automatically.

• Booking Page (Paid): A simple, branded booking page for recurring 1:1s or events.

• Reminders & Follow-Ups: Automated notifications help participants show up on time.

Free vs Paid Plans

Doodle offers a free plan, which works well for basic polls. If you want to remove ads, customize branding, set deadlines, or use automatic reminders, you’ll need to upgrade.

Pro Plan starts at around $6.95/month (billed annually). There are also Team and Enterprise options for larger businesses.

Who Is Doodle Best For?

• Teams needing consensus: Great for remote teams, client projects, or group sessions.

• Educators or coaches: Perfect for setting group office hours, workshops, or planning sessions.

• Anyone tired of 20 emails just to set a meeting time.

It’s not a full replacement for a one-on-one scheduling platform, but it’s the ideal “sidekick” tool to have in your productivity toolkit.

What We Like:

✔ Super intuitive✔ Saves tons of time when coordinating groups✔ Free version works for most casual users✔ Easily integrates with your existing calendar

What Could Be Better:

✘ Branding/customization is limited on the free plan✘ Not ideal for payment collection or booking automation✘ Not a full-featured scheduler if you need client management

Final Thoughts:

Doodle isn't trying to be everything—and that's what makes it great. If you already use a scheduler for 1:1 meetings but constantly run into scheduling headaches with groups, Doodle is the missing puzzle piece. It's not the flashiest tool out there, but it works, and sometimes that's all that matters.

If you're building out your scheduling tech stack, Doodle is definitely worth bookmarking.