The free Doodle alternative
When by OpenApps is a free Doodle alternative: Free. Unlimited polls and participants. Doodle's free plan: One group poll, one booking page and one 1:1 meeting, with ads.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| When | Free. Unlimited polls and participants. | None |
| Doodle | One group poll, one booking page and one 1:1 meeting, with ads. | Doodle's free plan is limited (reported as one open group poll at a time with a capped number of options) and shows ads to you and your participants. Pro is roughly $11 to $15 a month. |
Ads for everyone you invite, and limits on the one thing you came to do.
Switching from Doodle
Put the same time options into When and share the link.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Doodle?
Yes. When by OpenApps does what Doodle does for group scheduling polls, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Doodle have a free plan?
One group poll, one booking page and one 1:1 meeting, with ads. That is from Doodle's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Doodle cost?
Doodle's free plan is limited (reported as one open group poll at a time with a capped number of options) and shows ads to you and your participants. Pro is roughly $11 to $15 a month.
How do I switch from Doodle?
Put the same time options into When and share the link.
Can an AI assistant use When instead of Doodle?
Yes. When has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Doodle is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Doodle's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.