Someday
Productivity
scheduling and booking
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How HN took it
3 positive, 3 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 3 critical, out of 9 comments about the project. Thread score +0.05.
Idea: 2 for, 2 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 againstPricing: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Google Apps Script is a clever, lightweight base for simple scheduling
From 2 comments
This project is awesome! Using Google Apps Script for an appointment link is such a clever idea—just the right balance of simplicity and functionality. Google Apps Script is such…
adobrawy on HNReally interesting to see this built on Google Apps Script such an underrated gem for quick, reliable automations! Cal.com is already out there and doing great, but it’s still…
Jonathanfishner on HN
Open source and free, cheap to host
From 1 comment
Yes, but the difference isn't purely that this one is open source. It's also way cheaper (in terms of both money and also effort) to host because you can do as the demo does and…
DoctorOW on HN
Objections
Cal.com already does this, so the advantage is unclear
From 3 comments
I find it super interesting from a technical point of view, but I don't see the advantage over using cal.com.
kwanbix on HNI believe Cal.com is the Open-Source Calendly Alternative! https://github.com/calcom
Brajeshwar on HNCal.com is free open source too. React+TS, shadcn-style components. Built on Nextjs though. https://github.com/calcom/cal.com
jjordan on HN
Licence is AGPL in the cal.com comparison and MIT here, which some dislike
From 1 comment
Was excited about this and then saw AGPL on it. Note the OP's software is MIT. My personal preference is GPL, but MIT is better than AGPL in my opinion.
adunsulag on HN
Dark mode calendar text is too dark to read
From 1 comment
Dark mode calendar letters are too dark to read.
riiii on HN
Requests
Support for Fastmail or a standard like CalDAV
From 2 comments
Has anyone built this but for fastmail?
winrid on HNIdeally wouldn't this just integrate over a standard like CalDAV rather than be service specific?
acidburnNSA on HN
Questions
Why build this when Cal.com is already open source?
From 2 comments
Isn't cal.com open source already?
ribhu97 on HNIt’s a valid question though; I’m also curious what the motivation was here given Cal.com is also open source hmmm
dangtony98 on HN
How to work around Apps Script CPU and execution limits for long tasks
From 1 comment
I agree with you, and I’d like your opinion on working around the cpu budgeting. Whenever I’ve needed to run a long task, like exporting gmails , I’ve needed to run it via a web…
tonymet on HN
Alternatives named
Cal.com
From 3 comments
I believe Cal.com is the Open-Source Calendly Alternative! https://github.com/calcom
Brajeshwar on HNI find it super interesting from a technical point of view, but I don't see the advantage over using cal.com.
kwanbix on HNCal.com is free open source too. React+TS, shadcn-style components. Built on Nextjs though. https://github.com/calcom/cal.com
jjordan on HN
Google Calendar appointment scheduling
From 2 comments
Google also revamped their appointment scheduling feature in Google Calendar, though I believe it is limited to Google Workspace subscribers. It’s basic but works quite well.…
zephyreon on HNWe really wanted to use this, but having an appointment link creates a permanent vertical "event" in your own calendar that you can't get rid of. So adding multiple appointment…
tyrw on HN
Microsoft Bookings
From 1 comment
The challenge to replace Calendly is to build a brand that users feel comfortable clicking. Microsoft (Microsoft Booking) and Google…
oezi on HN