Doodle review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
Group polls, sign-up sheets and booking pages, with per-seat Pro and Team plans and SSO on Enterprise.
Our take for buyers
Doodle is a scheduling tool built around group polls, sign-up sheets and booking pages, headquartered in Zurich and owned by the Swiss media group Tamedia since 2014. It is strongest when you need to find a time across many external participants without back-and-forth messages. The free plan makes it easy to try before any buying decision, so a pilot with a real group costs nothing. Prices come from a third party, so confirm them.
Shortlist it for group polling, and for the Team plan if you want an admin console and roles. Doodle does not state support for sales teams that need round robin and CRM routing. G2 shows 4.4 from 2,067 reviews, and the main complaint is an initial learning curve. Ask which plan includes the admin features you need.
Pros
- Removes back-and-forth messaging.
- Free tier is useful.
Cons
- Initial learning curve.
- Best for
- Coordinating meeting times across many external participants with group polls.
- Starting price
- Free; Pro $11/seat/month billed annually (third-party)
- G2 rating
- 4.4 (2,067 reviews)
What is Doodle?
Group polls, sign-up sheets and booking pages, with per-seat Pro and Team plans and SSO on Enterprise. Organizers who chase many outside participants for a common time will get the most from group polls and sign-up sheets. Team adds an admin console, roles and Stripe payments. Check budget carefully, since automated reminders are missing from the free plan. Doodle is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Category: Appointment Scheduling Software
Doodle key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per seat; Enterprise annual quote. |
| Target company size | Individuals to enterprise. |
| Reminders and no-show reduction | Automated reminders from Pro. |
| Payments and deposits | Stripe payments on Team (3% commission on Free per Koalendar) |
| Team and round-robin scheduling | Co-host events and booking on behalf of others on Team. |
| Branding and website embedding | Custom branding on Team. |
| CRM and video integrations | Teams and Webex from Pro; Zapier not on Free. |
Doodle plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | 1 booking page, polls limited to 10 slots, 3% Stripe commission |
| Pro | $15 monthly / $11 annual | per seat per month | Unlimited polls and booking pages, reminders |
| Team | $21 monthly / $16 annual | per seat per month | Admin console, roles, custom branding, payments |
| Enterprise | From $15,000 per year | annual | SSO (SAML/OIDC), MFA, CSM, 99.9% SLA |
Doodle does not publish current prices on its own site; prices are from a competitor's blog (Koalendar, dated 2026-10-01) and are not confirmed by the vendor. Older sources cite lower prices (TechRadar $6.95/$8.95).
Who should shortlist Doodle
A strong fit for
- Coordinating meeting times across many external participants with group polls.
- Teams wanting admin console and roles on the Team plan.
A weak fit for
- Sales teams needing round robin and CRM routing (not confirmed by the vendor)
- Buyers on tight budgets needing automated reminders on the free plan.
Doodle alternatives
CalendlySales and customer-facing teams needing round-robin and routing.
YouCanBookMeSmall businesses wanting branded booking pages with SMS reminders.
SavvyCalSmall teams that want round robin and collective booking without a premium tier.
HubSpot MeetingsTeams already on HubSpot CRM who want booked meetings logged automatically.
TidyCalSolo hosts replacing Calendly on a tight budget.
Acuity SchedulingService businesses (coaches, salons, consultants) booking client appointments.
Security, admin and compliance
No security certifications are published. SSO with SAML or OIDC and MFA are listed only on Enterprise, per a third-party source, along with priority support, a dedicated CSM and a 99.9% SLA. SCIM, audit logs, data residency and a DPA are not stated. Ask Doodle to confirm which plan includes each, and get the contract terms in writing, since billing is monthly or annual and prices have not been confirmed by the vendor.
- SAML SSO
- Enterprise only (SAML or OIDC), per Koalendar.
Contract and buying terms
- Support
- Enterprise: priority support, dedicated CSM, 99.9% SLA.
- Starting price
- Free; Pro $11/seat/month billed annually (third-party)
- Pricing model
- Per user (seat)
- Free plan or trial
- Free plan.
What to test in a Doodle demo or trial
Run a real group poll with outside participants and see how quickly people respond. Test booking pages, reminders and the Teams and Webex connections you plan to use. On Team, check the admin console, roles, custom branding and co-host or booking on behalf of others. If you sell, test payments through Stripe and check the commission. Do not assume round robin or CRM routing works for sales; Doodle does not state it, so test it directly. Also check how the learning curve feels for new users.
Questions to ask Doodle before you sign
These are the points Doodle's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- Is there a monthly option, and what are the cancellation and renewal terms?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- SSO only on Enterprise, which starts at $15,000/year (third-party)
- Free plan limits polls to 10 time slots.
- Team plan seats limited to 2 to 100 users (third-party)
- Third-party price sources disagree widely, verify before budgeting.
Doodle FAQ
What is Doodle used for?
Organizers who chase many outside participants for a common time will get the most from group polls and sign-up sheets. Team adds an admin console, roles and Stripe payments. Check budget carefully, since automated reminders are missing from the free plan. It suits coordinating meeting times across many external participants with group polls.
Does Doodle support SAML SSO?
SSO with SAML or OIDC is listed on Enterprise only, per a third-party source. Confirm with Doodle.
Who is Doodle best for?
Teams coordinating meeting times across many external participants with group polls, and teams that want an admin console and roles on the Team plan.
Is Doodle good for sales scheduling?
Round robin and CRM routing for sales teams are not confirmed by Doodle. Test them directly in a trial before you rely on them.
Vendor profile
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland.
- Funding or owner
- Owned by Tamedia.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Doodle's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.