Cal.com is an open-source scheduling platform that handles bookings, routing, and workflow automation for individuals and teams. It plugs into Google, Outlook, and Apple calendars, runs round-robin and collective events, and exposes an API plus Docker image for firms that want to self-host. Used by VC firms as a Calendly alternative where brand control, privacy, and custom forms for founder intake matter more than the default option.
Key features
- ·Open-source scheduling with self-host option via Docker and API
- ·Round-robin and collective events with workflow automation
Popular use cases
- ·Route inbound founder pitches to the right partner by stage, sector, or geography with a single public link
- ·Self-host scheduling for LP and portfolio meetings where data residency and branding need to stay in-house
Last reviewed · April 26, 2026Suggest an update ↗