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Doodle Professional (single license) monthly$132/yr
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Buyers actually pay a median of $300/yr for Doodle contracts (Vendr deal flow, n=93). That's a contract total — the more seats, the more leverage to negotiate down.

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Doodle costs $15/mo. Plan: Doodle Professional (single license) monthly at $15/month. The median contract is $300/year based on 93 community cost mentions.

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Doodle offers 1 pricing tiers: Doodle Professional (single license) monthly. Paid plans include Doodle Professional (single license) monthly at $15/month. The Doodle Professional (single license) monthly plan is individual professionals.

Compared to other scheduling & appointments software, Doodle is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • Median contract: $300/yr from 93 purchases Thin data
  • 9 documented hidden costs beyond list price
  • Contracts auto-renew
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How much does Doodle cost?

Doodle costs $15/mo. Plans include Doodle Professional (single license) monthly at $15/month.

Doodle Pricing Overview

Doodle costs $15/mo. The Doodle Professional (single license) monthly plan costs $15/month, best for individual professionals.

Doodle contracts auto-renew.

The median Doodle customer pays $300/year based on 93 community cost mentions.

There are at least 9 documented hidden costs beyond Doodle's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in October 29, 2026.

Try Doodle Free

Doodle pricing starts with a free plan that covers basic scheduling polls and calendar integration but is heavily ad-supported with capped functionality. Doodle Professional costs $15/month billed monthly or $132/year billed annually, and removes ads while unlocking group polls and advanced scheduling features. Team plans are available for groups, and Enterprise pricing is custom-quoted for larger organizations.

How Doodle Pricing Compares

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What Companies Actually Pay for Doodle

The median Doodle buyer pays $300/year based on 93 community cost mentions.

What companies actually pay $300/yr Median across 93 community cost mentions Thin data
Review scores
TrustRadius 7.2out of 10 (10)
Trustpilot 2out of 5 (24)
Third-party review aggregates, as of Nov 2026
Top pricing complaints
Free tier overwhelmed with ads leaving only 1.5–3 inches of usable screen spaceGroup polls moved to paid plan in mid-2026 without adequate advance noticeFree tier capped at 10 time slot options (reduced from 20 in early 2026)Continued billing after cancellation or downgrade to free plan
Source: Community cost mentions (Reddit, Hacker News) — aggregated from 93 distinct user reports. Indicative only — not contract-grade data.

Doodle Cost by Company Size

Example costs for teams of different sizes. Each figure is labelled with the period it covers.

Solo Professional — Pro Monthly $180 per year

$180/year ($15/month)

Individual user on month-to-month Pro billing, no annual commitment.

Doodle Pro tier pricing

How Doodle Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Doodle $15/month $15/month
Acuity Scheduling $20/month $69/month
Cal.com Free $28/user/month
Calendly Free $32/seat/month
SavvyCal $12/user/month $20/user/month
Zoho Bookings Free $12/user/month

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9 Doodle Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Doodle has at least 9 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 9 hidden costs
  • Aggressive Advertising on Free Plan Removing ads requires upgrading to a paid plan; Doodle Professional is $15/month billed monthly or $132/year billed annually
    high 5 sources
    TrustRadius “Pop-ups every 5 seconds, 2/3 of the screen was ads on both sides of the dates.”
    Trustpilot “I can only view 1 ½ to 3 inches of viewing space between the ads.”
    Trustpilot “the free version is now so plastered with ads in every square inch that it's almost unusable.”
    Trustpilot “Free version sucks - Way too many adverts all over the screen”
    Trustpilot “too much advertising.”
  • Progressive Free Plan Feature Restrictions Force Upgrades $6.95/user/month (source dated Sep 2026)
    high 4 sources
    Trustpilot “just lost 10 timeslots for free when just a month ago you could get 20 slots without having to upgrade.”
    Trustpilot “They had a great tool, but limiting it now to just 10 slots in a scheduling poll is the final straw for me. I am not paying, you already show me ads. Just greed.”
    Trustpilot “they just changed group polls to a paid pro package so I will now be finding a different platform for free group polls.”
    Trustpilot “you can only delete one per month (wtf??)”
  • Continued Billing After Cancellation $15
    critical 2 sources
    Trustpilot “This company will not stop charging me for a cancelled description. Since I went to their 'free' plan I've been charged $15.00 twice.”
    Trustpilot “The delete account button, does literally nothing, it asks to send a verification email, but it doesn't send anything”
  • No Refund Policy with Inflexible Billing Cycle $15
    medium 2 sources
    Trustpilot “Gave no refund within 30 days. Apparently bound to a 14 day cycle? No flexibility.”
    Trustpilot “Gave no refund within 30 days. Apparently bound to a 14 day cycle? No flexibility. Product doesn't do anywhere close to what it advertises and is the most clunky software I've ever used”
  • Overwhelming Advertisements on Free Tier $6.95-$15/user/month (source dated Jun 2026)
    high 4 sources
    Trustpilot “I can see very little but the ads everywhere. Do you think that we don't see what you are doing? I can only view 1 ½ to 3 inches of viewing space between the ads.”
    Trustpilot “the free version is now so plastered with ads in every square inch that it's almost unusable.”
    Trustpilot “Free version sucks - Way too many adverts all over the screen - I run a Non Profit and we only need a very basic poll at the moment, but even picking just 10 options is pointless.”
    Trustpilot “too much advertising. more than 5 options are difficult to view in one screen.”
  • Group Polls Moved to Paid Plan (Mid-2026) $6.95-$15/user/month (source dated Aug 2026)
    high 2 sources
    Trustpilot “Have been a user of their site for years- like 10+. However, they just changed group polls to a paid pro package so I will now be finding a different platform for free group polls.”
    Trustpilot “Clearly, Doodle is only interested in making money now. No, I will not pay in order to be able to make more than one group poll ... bullshit. I didn't mind the adds, but with this enshittification they've lost me.”
  • Free Tier Time Slot Limit Reduced to 10 $6.95-$15/user/month (source dated Sep 2026)
    medium 3 sources
    Trustpilot “They had a great tool, but limiting it now to just 10 slots in a scheduling poll is the final straw for me. I am not paying, you already show me ads. Just greed.”
    Trustpilot “Free version sucks - Way too many adverts all over the screen - I run a Non Profit and we only need a very basic poll at the moment, but even picking just 10 options is pointless. It should be at least 3 per day for 7 days”
    Trustpilot “Absolutely horrible experience and time waste, used to work just perfect as a free tool. Now they limited everything and it's basically unusable. Want to create a new doodle? Not possible, you have too many doodles in your account.”
  • Unannounced Price Increases and Policy Changes 5-15% of license costs
    high 2 sources
    Trustpilot “Doodle changed its policies and raised prices with no advance warning. The helpdesk told me my active poll would stay open, but today I learned that was wrong.”
    Trustpilot “As with everything nowadays, Doodle has been ruined by greed and overcharging. The poll used to have free tiers and a more reasonable price point, now this has all but gone.”
  • Lost Meeting Data and Appointment Disappearances 5-15% of license costs
    high 1 source
    Trustpilot “I paid for the pro version and it not only lost 6 appointments - they just disappeared off both the doodle calendar and my google calendar - but also their software even sent 6 emails to the people I was going to meet telling them I had cancelled ...”
Tip

Ask your Doodle sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Intelligence sourced from 2 independent sources
TrustRadius Enterprise reviews Trustpilot Consumer reviews
Key claims include inline source attribution. Data verified against multiple independent sources. 31 source citations total.

Doodle Contract Terms

Doodle contracts auto-renew. Changes require advance notice. These terms are sourced from verified buyer experiences.

Contract Terms
Auto-Renewal Yes
Mid-Term Downgrade Allowed
Payment Terms Monthly or annual billing available for Pro plan
Price Escalation No published schedule but users report unannounced price increases and policy changes with no advance warning
Note

Downgrade to free plan is available but users report continued billing after doing so; account deletion process reported as broken with verification emails not being sent

Based on 3 verified sources

How to Negotiate Doodle Pricing

Doodle contracts are negotiable. These 2 tactics are sourced from real buyer experiences and procurement specialists.

Negotiation Playbook 2 tactics
Evaluate free tier suitability before purchasing high success

Given reports of continued billing after cancellation and a no-refund policy, thoroughly test the free tier before committing to Pro. The free tier covers basic polls up to 10 time slots; if that covers your use case, avoid the paid tier entirely.

Trustpilot user complaints (2026)
Document cancellation in writing medium success

Given multiple reports of charges continuing after downgrade, document your cancellation attempt via email to Doodle support and retain records. Users report the account deletion flow is broken; contacting support directly with written confirmation of cancellation may be necessary to stop billing.

Trustpilot (2026-08-31, 2026-09-19)
High success Medium Low / difficult

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Doodle Pricing FAQ

01 How much does Doodle cost?

Pricing varies by plan. Check the official pricing page for current rates.

02 Does Doodle have a free tier?

Check the pricing section above for free tier availability.

03 What are the main features of Doodle?

Key features include the items listed in the pricing tiers above.

04 Is Doodle worth the price?

Value depends on your specific needs and use case. Compare features across plans.

05 What is Doodle best used for?

Doodle excels at scheduling meetings for globally diverse or local teams by simplifying the process of finding a time that works for everyone. It's particularly useful for arranging board meetings, committee meetings, and collecting availability from groups without endless email chains.

06 Is Doodle free?

Yes, Doodle has a Free plan with no time limit. However, the free plan is heavily ad-supported, limits scheduling polls to 10 time slot options, restricts group polls to paid plans, and caps poll deletions at one per month.

07 What are the limits on Doodle's free plan?

The Free plan limits each scheduling poll to 10 time slot options (reduced from 20 in early 2026), does not include group polls (now a Pro feature), and allows deleting only one poll per month. The interface is heavily populated with advertisements.

08 Does Doodle offer a refund?

Based on user reports, Doodle does not offer refunds even within 30 days of purchase. Billing appears tied to a 14-day cycle with no flexibility.

09 How do I cancel my Doodle subscription?

Doodle allows subscription cancellations, but multiple users have reported continued billing after cancellation and a non-functional account deletion button. If you experience ongoing charges after cancelling, you may need to contact Doodle support directly.

10 How much can I save with Doodle annual billing?

Doodle Professional costs $15/month billed monthly, which is $180/year ($15 × 12 months). On annual billing it costs $132/year, so paying annually is cheaper than paying monthly for a full year. Annual billing for Team and Enterprise pricing should be confirmed with Doodle directly.

11 Can I add a Zoom link to Doodle meeting invitations?

Users report that Doodle does not currently support adding static Zoom room links to meeting event descriptions. This affects teams that use a fixed Zoom room rather than dynamically generated per-meeting links.

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