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Why are scheduling tools still so frustrating?

5•chetansorted•3d ago
I've tried pretty much every scheduling app out there — Calendly, SavvyCal, you name it. They're great until you want something simple and client-friendly and designed around how actual freelancers work (like needing paid sessions, multiple meeting types, or booking without making people feel like they're filling out a form).

The tools either try to do too much or assume you're part of a big team. I’ve even started collecting examples of use-case-specific booking pages (for coaches, tutors, consultants, pet sitters, etc.) that actually convert.

Curious:

What are you using if you run solo or with a tiny team? Have you found any tools that don’t feel like overkill? Anyone here built a scheduling tool or integrated Stripe for bookings?

Comments

jony_stelvar•3d ago
Yes! I run a tutoring side hustle and every tool I’ve tried feels bloated. Clients get confused, and half the time they text me anyway. I’ve been looking for something that feels more “personal brand”-friendly — with built-in payments and clean UI.
chris_hammers•3d ago
As someone doing legal consults on the side, the problem is real. Calendly works but looks generic and isn’t optimized for conversions. I’d love a booking tool that feels more like a landing page and less like a settings dashboard. Stripe integration is a must.
latchkey•3d ago
zcal.co is great and integrates with stripe (although I haven't used that feature)
chetansorted•3d ago
Cool, will check that out. Hope they have good stripe integration feature. Thanks for the recommendation.

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