Sidekick

“Advanced calendar coordination solution”

Pros

After trying plenty of scheduling tools, this is the only one I've used that really gives enough flexibility with team calendar syncing, blocking out specific days and times and even accounting for buffer time between meetings.

Cons

I honestly wouldn't change anything about the core functionality though it would be nice to see a more expanded analytics section with insights into the most common meeting days and times.

“free scheduling win for teams”

Pros

After looking around for a reasonably priced scheduler that worked with both Microsoft Calendar and Teams, I was really happy to come across this. Since Google tends to dominate the business space, finding something affordable with those Microsoft integrations was surprisingly hard. On top of that, it's completely free and includes far more features than I expected. I also appreciate the different call scheduling options, like letting the client call me or allowing me to call the client which is especially useful when missed calls happen often in your type of business. I haven't tried the AI tools yet but I'm definitely curious to see how they improve over time. Overall it's an excellent tool for businesses.

Cons

Really haven't come across anything I dislike. I'm using the free plan so the platform branding is there which makes sense but with the upgrade costing only $5 per month, it's hardly an issue. The only thing I'd love to see added down the road is integration with CRM and marketing automation platforms.

“calendar magic for client bookings”

Pros

Booking meetings with clients every day used to take up way too much time and this AI has been a huge help. It's become essential for me. If you already use Calendly, I honestly think you'll want to switch right away. Being able to book a meeting automatically just by forwarding an email is fantastic, it genuinely feels like having your own assistant handling all the meetings piling onto your calendar. Chris and his team are also incredibly helpful. Anytime there's a question or an issue, they go out of their way to make sure everything is resolved and that you're happy. This company and its software have exceeded my expectations more than once and that's why they absolutely deserve five stars.

Cons

I'd love to add some criticism just to make this review feel more balanced but I really can't think of anything. The free plan is generous, the support team is responsive and it includes basically every feature you'd want. Amazing job, team.