vs Doodle
A simpler alternative to Doodle
Doodle gets the job done, but it comes with ads everywhere, a paywall for the good stuff, and an interface that feels like it was designed by a committee. whenyoufree does one thing well: show you which date works for your group.
Try the free alternative →With Doodle
You paste the Doodle link and half your friends see a wall of ads or get asked to create an account. The free plan is limited, the Pro plan is a subscription you'll forget to cancel, and the mobile experience is clunky.
With whenyoufree?
whenyoufree is clean, mobile-first, and free to start. Friends tap the days they're free — no account, no ads, no friction. You see a live colour calendar. Green means go. If you want confirmation emails and unlimited events, it's a one-time £15, not a monthly bill.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Doodle | whenyoufree? |
|---|---|---|
| No account for respondents | Sometimes required | Never required |
| Mobile-friendly design | Passable | Mobile-first |
| Ad-free experience | ✕ | Always |
| Free tier | Limited | 1 active event, full features |
| Paid plan pricing | ~£6/month subscription | £15 once |
| Confirmation emails to guests | Pro only | Included in Pro |
| Live results calendar | Table view | Colour calendar |
Questions
Is whenyoufree really free?
Yes. Free accounts include 1 active event with the full feature set — availability calendar, date confirmation, and add-to-calendar export. Pro (£15 once, not a subscription) adds unlimited events, confirmation emails, nudging non-responders, custom URLs, and response deadlines.
Do my friends need to create an account?
No. You share a link. Friends open it, tap the days they're free, and submit. No download, no sign-up, no friction.
Can I import my Doodle events?
Not directly, but creating a new event in whenyoufree takes about 30 seconds, so it's faster than an import would be.
How is whenyoufree different from Doodle?
whenyoufree is focused purely on group scheduling with a date-range approach — you pick a window of possible dates, friends mark which ones work, and you pick the best. No ads, no subscription, and a much cleaner mobile experience.
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Try the free alternative →Free to start · Friends need no account · No credit card