Why teams choose GatiNOW's managed solution over Cal.com's open-source complexity for hassle-free scheduling with better support and reliability.
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| Feature | GatiNOW | Cal.com |
|---|---|---|
| Managed Hosting | Included | Self-managed or paid |
| Starting Price | €0 (Free) | Free (self-host) |
| Pro Plan | €9.99/mo | $12+/user/mo |
| Technical Setup | None required | Complex (self-host) |
| Payment Gateways | Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay | Stripe only |
| Automatic Updates | Manual (self-host) | |
| Support | 24/7 priority | Community only |
| Uptime Guarantee | 99.9% | None (self-host) |
| Data Backups | Automatic | Manual (self-host) |
| Calendar Sync | Google, Outlook, Zoho | Google, Outlook |
| Video Platforms | Zoom, Meet, Teams | Zoom, Meet, Teams |
| Workflows | Advanced | Basic |
| White-label | Pro plan | Yes (if self-host) |
Start scheduling in minutes, not hours. No servers to configure, no Docker containers to manage. GatiNOW is ready when you sign up.
We handle all security updates, backups, and maintenance. Cal.com self-hosting requires constant monitoring and security patching.
Accept payments through Stripe, PayPal, AND Razorpay. Cal.com only supports Stripe, limiting your payment options.
Get 24/7 priority support from our team. Cal.com self-hosted relies on community forums with no guaranteed response time.
99.9% uptime guarantee with automatic failover. Self-hosted Cal.com uptime depends entirely on your infrastructure.
Advanced workflows, analytics, and integrations included. Cal.com requires custom development for many business features.
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Sign up and start scheduling within 5 minutes. No technical setup, no server configuration needed.
Self-hosting requires Docker, database setup, SSL certificates, domain configuration, and ongoing server maintenance.
Accept payments via Stripe, PayPal, and Razorpay out of the box. Support customers in India and other emerging markets.
Only Stripe is supported. Adding other payment gateways requires custom development work.
Automatic security updates, encrypted backups, GDPR compliance, and 24/7 monitoring included.
Self-hosted means you're responsible for security patches, SSL certificates, and database security.
Automatic scaling to handle thousands of bookings without any intervention.
Self-hosted scaling requires server upgrades, load balancing, and infrastructure expertise.
Cal.com is excellent if you're a developer who wants full control. GatiNOW is perfect for businesses who want reliable scheduling without technical overhead, plus better payment options and real support.
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