Head to head

Microsoft Bookings vs SavvyCal

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Microsoft Bookings

$7/user/mo Free trial

Appointment scheduling inside Microsoft 365. Not sold standalone. Included with Business Basic from $7/user/mo billed yearly.

Where Microsoft Bookings fits

  • Teams already on Microsoft 365
  • Shops that want booking links inside Outlook
  • Front-desk teams using Teams for virtual appointments
  • Buyers who skip a third-party scheduler

SavvyCal

$10/user/mo

Booking pages that can show the recipient's calendar. $10/user/mo; 30-day money-back, not a free trial.

Where SavvyCal fits

  • Recruiters who want candidates to pick around real calendars
  • Small teams on a $10 scheduler
  • Zapier-connected stacks
  • Buyers comparing Calendly Plus

At a glance

DetailMicrosoft BookingsSavvyCal
Starting price$7/user/mo$10/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underSchedulingScheduling

Where they pull apart

Microsoft Bookings

Stands out: Staff booking links that live in Outlook and Teams, with no extra Bookings SKU to buy.

Watch out: You buy a Microsoft 365 plan, not Bookings alone. Business Basic is $7/user/mo yearly. Outlook on the web must be enabled.

Not the right fit for

  • Companies that are not on Microsoft 365
  • Recruiting ops that need AI panel coordination

SavvyCal

Stands out: The other side sees availability: collaborative booking rather than Calendly's one-way link.

Watch out: There is no free-forever plan. Plus is $17/user/mo. Money-back is not a 14-day feature trial.

Not the right fit for

  • Enterprises that need a scheduling API (Cronofy/GoodTime)
  • People who need a free forever plan
  • High-volume panel scheduling

Pros and cons

Microsoft Bookings

  • Included in Business Basic at $7/user/mo
  • Lives in Outlook and Teams
  • No separate Bookings license
  • Not sold standalone
  • Needs Outlook on the web enabled
  • Thin next to recruiting coordinators

SavvyCal

  • $10/user collaborative booking
  • Recipient can see a calendar, not only your link
  • 30-day money-back
  • Money-back is not a product trial
  • Not GoodTime-scale panel scheduling

What each one costs

Microsoft Bookings

$7/user/mo

Bookings is not standalone. Microsoft 365 Business Basic is $7/user/month paid yearly and includes Bookings. Business Standard is $23.50/user/month paid yearly. A Microsoft 365 free trial is offered with the plans. Outlook on the web must be enabled. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

SavvyCal

$10/user/mo

Basic is $10 per user per month and Premium, which adds custom domains, delegated access and paid bookings, is $17. You can try it free and upgrade when ready, with a 30 day money back guarantee. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Microsoft Bookings cheaper than SavvyCal?
Microsoft Bookings starts lower, at $7/user/mo against $10/user/mo for SavvyCal. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Microsoft Bookings or SavvyCal for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Microsoft Bookings offers a free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?