# Doodle Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Doodle the right Appointment Scheduling solution for you? Explore 1837 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/142620/Doodle/reviews --- Doodle 4.6 (1837) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/142620/Doodle/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Doodle Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Efficient meeting scheduling tool 96% positive reviews out of 879 Most reviewers describe meeting scheduling as streamlined, allowing easy coordination without endless emails or calendar sharing. Tyler C Community Education Coordinator, 1,001 - 5,000 employees. "My favorite thing about Doodle is how scheduling is incredibly easy and the visual it provides when viewing the available of a large amount of people is so helpful." Intrusive advertising in free version 86% negative reviews out of 92 Most users comment the ad-free experience is lacking, with excessive ads cluttering screens and disrupting poll visibility. Ashleigh H Research Assistant, 1,001 - 5,000 employees. "Too many ads surrounding it making it look crowed and often annoying." Streamlined large group coordination 92% positive reviews out of 124 Most reviewers report large group coordination is simplified, minimizing confusion and consolidating everyone's preferences efficiently. Clunky mobile usability 51% negative reviews out of 75 Some users report mobile access is frustrating, with navigation difficulties, confusing layouts, and frequent display issues. Significant time-saving features 95% positive reviews out of 79 Most reviewers find time saving crucial, noting reduced back-and-forth and faster group decision-making processes. Confusing and disruptive updates 61% negative reviews out of 54 Some reviewers describe updates as making the interface less intuitive, causing confusion and slowing down poll management. ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1837 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Sabrina R. Co-founder Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Scheduling Tool" January 8, 2025 5.0 I enjoyed using Doodle. It's very easy to use and send it to others to find a good meeting/event time. Pros It's very user friendly. I was able to quickly teach others on past teams how to use it. Cons I don't really have any suggestions. I enjoyed it as it was and thought the price made sense. Alternatives considered [Calendly](https://www.capterra.com/p/148036/Calendly/) Reason for choosing Doodle Doodle is better to schedule group meetings/events. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DOODLE REVIEW" January 12, 2026 5.0 I love this platform. It makes scheduling meetings so much more efficient. And we cut down on so much back and forth requests. Pros I love that it gives you the option to make polls and take an assessment of voting options. I love the scheduling poll it's so needed instead of constant back and forth trying to see what everyone's time is like. Cons Probably just the ads. But I use the free service so I'm not sure what to expect. And sometimes integrating it is a little clunky. Alternatives considered [Google Forms](https://www.capterra.com/p/176571/Google-Forms/)[Calendly](https://www.capterra.com/p/148036/Calendly/) Reason for choosing Doodle Because it is more efficient, and cuts down on exhaustive meeting communication. Review Source JV Julian V. Finance Professor Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Started great, now very limited" February 18, 2025 2.0 I liked Doodle a lot in the past, but given the constraints of the current version, I likely will not be using it anymore. Pros I liked that the interface was rather intuitive for participants. Cons I did not like that it took a very long time to input some rather basic decision criteria, and that the number of options was limited for the free version at a relatively low value. Alternatives considered [XM for Employee Experience](https://www.capterra.com/p/140443/Qualtrics-Employee-Engagement/) Reason for choosing Doodle I used Doodle when it was easier and cheaper. Review Source Cathy L. Founder CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "No more Calendar Tetris - quick, efficient polling for meeting times" February 20, 2026 4.0 We use Doodle to prevent the endless games of "Calendar Tetris" when trying to coordinate meetings with clients and stakeholders. It saves us so much time and really improves efficiency. Pros Quick and easy to set up and saves SO much time. We use the free version, which is perfect for our purposes, but the paid version offers a LOT of great additional functionality. Cons The ADS. Oh, my God, the ADS. They cover the page (on the free version) and make it so distracting to use. Review Source LC Laura C. Office Manager Child Day Care Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free version is simple with a lot of ads" June 2, 2025 4.0 Overall, my experience with doodle was positive, it was better than emailing out dates to a group of people and hoping to get a written response; they just needed to click what worked for them. Pros What I liked most about doodle was that is simple to use to create a group poll, but many other features are paid. Cons Many features are paid and there are many ads on the screen, which can make it a little bit difficult to create and read invitations. Switched from [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.capterra.com/p/227138/Microsoft-Outlook/) It was difficult to try to receive an email response from each participant, then tally up the popular dates. Doodle allows me to quickly see who has responded and when they are available. Review Source Glenda N. Coordinator E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent tool for scheduling meetings for large groups" December 10, 2025 5.0 I was first introduced to Doodle a few years ago when I needed to schedule an introductory meeting and then the subsequent monthly meeting for a group of stakeholders who were working on a project. We first tried asking members of the group what day was convenient, and it was quickly realised that this method would not work. One of the members told me about Doodle and I tried it. Amazing! Within two days we had our meetings scheduled! Pros I am able to select so many options for dates and times to ensure that everyone has something they can choose. It saves a lot of time and effort because you do not have to go through multiple emails (back and forth) when trying to schedule a meeting for a large group. Cons I have not identified any cons to Doodle yet. The way I use it for work, it provides me with exactly what I need. Review Source SR Sharifa R. Associate Professor Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "No more back and forth!" December 29, 2025 5.0 Pros This is the most accessible, frictionless application for appointment management since it automatically syncs with the most ubiquitous calendar systems. Cons the option for "if necessary" is not the most intuitive. To choose this option requires a few clicks. Review Source LB Lisa B. Operations Manager Child Day Care Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "amazing scheduling help" October 23, 2025 5.0 This is a great free scheduler. I will be using it again soon for our upcoming staff meeting. Enjoy it. Pros Excellent ability to schedule mutual meetings and events. I have used this for staff meetings and also staff team building and it is great! Cons I didn't really have any issues nay time that I have used Doodle. It is always a positive experience for me. Review Source Brian Z. Director Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Scheduling made simple" January 6, 2025 4.0 I personally have used Doodle in both personal and professional settings to capture multiple availabilities for social events, board meetings, or customer meetings. Its a great tool and one I will keep going back to regardless as "it just works". I also really like the tabular format to view best fitting dates, and also who has responded. It's a well thought out piece of software. Pros Doodle is a great and easy way to capture availabilities of contacts quickly for an event. It syncs nicely with your chosen calender and shows your own availability prior to sending out. Cons As with all good things, they eventually have some pain points. The UI has had some changes which doesnt dlow as well as previous versions, plus the free vs premium capability gap has grown (free feature reduction rather than premium feature introduction). Review Source MA Michael A. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Excellent free tier to get started, brilliant for group polls" November 10, 2025 5.0 While we didn't use it for professional / client-facing work, it was brilliant for helping us get organised when organising casual social events. Pros When we used Doodle in corporate environments, we found it so easy to use for group polls and eliminated a lot of to-and-froing. It was free for this very useful feature. Cons None. We didn't make use of Doodle as a calendaring or 1:1 appointment booking tool, but to help us organise casual / social events with minimal fuss. Review Source RP Rachel P. Physical Therapist Operations Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Doodle - a simple way to optimally schedule group events or meetings " October 28, 2024 4.0 doodle has consistently been the easiest way to poll potential attendees when scheduling a group meeting Pros ease of polling people to find out optimal days/times for a group to meet Cons sometimes the format can get confusing if trying to give options farther in the future vs just within the next few weeks Review Source AK Anna K. Assistant Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Must-Have software to stay on top of things" August 8, 2024 5.0 If you work as a team whether in work or school, Doodle will save you a lot of times to schedule the day. It has all the necessary tools for planning. Pros This software is one of the most efficient tools to organize your schedules and coordinate tasks with your colleagues/team members. The User Interface of this application is simple and straightforward, which means it is easy to use for beginners as well. It has all the essential features to plan out your day. Doodle is most helpful in a work environment when you need to coordinate tasks and meeting with others. My team used to spend a lot of times running around to save the time when everyone is available. With Doodle, group scheduling options allows us to save time, make shifts and adjustment without breaking a sweat. Cons Sometimes there is a glitch, which delays to show the schedule I updated. Also it would be extra helpful if the software has more integration/collaboration with other work-related software. Review Source OH Olivia H. Owner Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fun and engaging " September 6, 2024 4.0 Pros It was fun to experiement and crested some interesting graphics. It was easy to use and intuitive. Cons This is not necessarily a failure of the product but I could never fogure the best way to leverage it to my business. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Civil engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Doodle is great ❣️" July 31, 2024 5.0 In conclusion, Doodle comes highly recommended for everyone looking for a dependable and user-friendly scheduling tool—individuals, groups, and small enterprises. Its ability to streamline meeting and event planning, together with its integration features and intuitive design, make it an invaluable tool for enhancing productivity and organization in any kind of professional environment. Pros Organizing many people's schedules has been made much easier with Doodle because there isn't as much back and forth via email. It has been quite helpful for easily scheduling. Cons It can be possible to arrange surveys in a way that primarily eliminates unwelcome or outdated surveys that you are no longer connected to. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director of Membership Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Scheduling Tool" June 20, 2024 5.0 In conclusion, Doodle is highly recommended for individuals, teams, and small businesses seeking a reliable and easy-to-use scheduling tool. Its effectiveness in simplifying the coordination of meetings and events, coupled with its integration capabilities and user-friendly interface, make it a valuable asset for improving efficiency and organization within any professional setting. Pros Doodle is a straightforward and efficient scheduling tool that simplifies the process of organizing meetings and events. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it a favorite among professionals and teams looking to save time and avoid the hassle of back-and-forth communication. One of Doodle's key strengths lies in its simplicity. Creating polls to find the best meeting time is quick and easy, allowing organizers to propose multiple options and participants to vote on their availability. This eliminates the need for lengthy email chains and confusion over scheduling conflicts. The platform supports integration with various calendar applications such as Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCal, which enhances its usability for users already accustomed to these tools. This integration ensures that once a meeting time is agreed upon, it can be seamlessly added to everyone's calendar, minimizing the chance of misunderstandings or missed appointments. Doodle also offers additional features like reminders and notifications, which help ensure that participants are kept informed about upcoming meetings. This contributes to improved punctuality and overall productivity within teams. Cons However, while Doodle excels in its core function of scheduling, some users may find its free version somewhat limited in terms of advanced features such as custom branding or more detailed analytics. Additionally, occasional server maintenance or downtime can disrupt scheduling processes, though such instances are typically brief and infrequent. Review Source Marine M. Communications and Administrative Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Doodle stops email spamming to your colleagues" June 1, 2022 5.0 I am quite satisfied with Doodle and I highly recommend commercial people to use Doodle instead of reaching out to each colleague deciding the date for the meeting. Way better, more professional and pre-thought tool to be used in a commercial environment to boost productivity and create a liaison between team members. Pros We have a weekly staff meeting held at our unit where all the staff and interns have to participate. When deciding the time for each week, I have to make sure everybody agrees on the time chosen not to have any absenses from the meetings. Ridiculously, every colleague mentioned a contradictory time that overlappes with another colleague's busy schedule, so that person skipped the meeting with the unit productivity level decreasing each week. Doodle is a great tool to solve this issue and not end up having a bad headache. What I do is I create the link and Doodle automatically sends to each member of the group in a form of a survey. They mark the date and time they are available and Doodle sends you the summary (selected time and date) after each member has voted there. Then it send automatic reminders to each participants to make sure all are attending the meeting, as promised. No one can blame me when they are not present at the meeting, saying the organizer has not notified us properly so we missed it. Doodle does all the work with high responsibility. Cons At first it took time to figure out how it works, seemed a little hard but after trying once or twice, everything become automatic and you just click several times and everything is ready. No complaints at all, great tool, highly recommended. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Head of Marketing Philanthropy Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Doodle review " June 22, 2023 4.0 Great experience, a life jack for identifying an appropriate available meeting time in any team setting or circumstance. Pros I love how easy is to set availabilities and also understand other members’ declared availability. Cons I don’t like how when changes need to be made, it is a complex process to get everyone from the team to go back into the software and adapt. Review Source MT Miranda T. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Doodle Review" July 29, 2021 5.0 Very easy to use, excellent software, makes scheduling a breeze, and helps tremendously with keeping track of important meetings and events. Doodle is the best! Pros Doodle is an incredible software. It is simple to set up, always runs smooth and efficient, makes scheduling much more simpler, saves me time, and is extremely convenient. It also prevents double booking, and it really helps me with keeping track of everything. I would highly recommended this software to everyone. Cons There’s nothing that I didn’t like about Doodle. I believe that it helps a lot of people, and I haven’t had any issues with this software. Review Source Angela P. Career Coach & Counselor Human Resources Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "How to simplify the process of scheduling appointments with clients with Doodle" March 29, 2023 5.0 As a career coach, I frequently use Doodle to schedule appointments and meetings with my clients. I have to say, I'm really satisfied with this online scheduling tool.One of the things I love about Doodle is how easy it is to use. When I organize coaching groups, I can create a poll with different dates and times, and then share the poll with my clients to let them vote on the best option. The results are automatically updated in real-time, which makes it easy to find the most suitable time for everyone.Another great feature of Doodle is how it integrates with popular calendar applications like Google Calendar. This makes it really convenient for me to schedule and manage my events, as all the information is automatically synced with my calendar.One thing that's particularly useful for me as a career coach is the ability to add a description to each poll. This allows me to provide additional information to my clients about what we'll be discussing in each meeting or appointment. A great, easy-to-use tool! Pros As a career coach, I frequently use Doodle to schedule appointments and meetings with my clients.One of the things I love about Doodle is how easy it is to use. When organizing coaching groups, I can create a poll with different dates and times, and then share the poll with my clients to let them vote on the best option. The results are automatically updated in real-time, which makes it easy to find the most suitable time for everyone. Cons At the moment, I don't find downsides, because it helps me to manage what I need. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An intuitive way to set up meetings" August 21, 2019 5.0 We love using Doodle for setting up many cross-departmental meetings, especially since it is so intuitive to use and works for basically everything from small get-togethers of a few people all the way to large meetings. It can be accessed from anywhere, so participants can be traveling/on-the-go when the answer polls. We have had a few issues with people losing the link and being unable to participate, but it is simple to get them another one. It's easy to organize large events with Doodle! Pros Ever since starting to use this a few years, it has now become to go-to application for scheduling everything from future meetings where we need a lot of participants all the way to more casual events like dinner and happy hour. It is easy to use and offers a high level of control to the event organizer, from the obvious (i.e. what dates to choose from, how many time slots per day, who is invited to participate) all the way to the not-so-obvious but still highly convenient feature such as allowing for tentative times and comments. It is really easy to invite attendees, as they can be directly emailed a link to participate. The best part is that the software will let you know what time works best for the most people, so no calculation needed. Cons It can be rather hard to keep track of who has participated, especially when organizing huge events. Additionally, it would be great to be able to set priorities, such as finding a time when certain crucial team members must all be present, whereas more participants that are more auxiliary to the meeting don't have to be present. Reason for choosing Doodle It was better known and came recommended by a friend. Review Source AO Angelica O. Ads Assessor Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Scheduling meetings has never been easier!" December 21, 2022 5.0 Great. I much prefer it to many other organization software that have very limited features Pros I love this software. It has made my life easier in scheduling appointments, group and work meetings, but also in managing my personal commitments! I appreciate so much the possibility of synchronizing all appointments from phone to computer and I love the interface that shows the week with each appointment colored differently.For me, the function of editing and sharing calendars with work colleagues is fundamental, who can insert notes or automatically move meetings when they need to. THE Furthermore, the program automatically rearranges the schedules when there are two overlapping appointments after a shift! Cons I would like to have the function to "hide" personal appointments, because at the moment it is possible to schedule work and personal appointments separately on the calendar. You know Instead, it would be nice to have all the appointments on a single calendar and decide which to make shareable and visible to other work colleagues and which to remain hidden and private Review Source VE Vincent E. Clinical Sex Therapist Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software for Managing Team Projects and Meetings" March 4, 2024 5.0 I have always had a great experience with Doodle due to its ease of use and ease of deployment. Pros I have used Doodle for nearly ten (10) years, both in my current role and as part of a my role in government administration. I have always loved how easy it is to implement Doodle into any team project and to use it for scheduling meetings and appointments. Cons I have a difficult time finding anything that I don't like about this software. It has continued to evolve to meet my needs from being an employee of another agency to running my own practice with clients. Review Source Yavuz Selim E. CEJ Strategy & Orchestration Expert Consumer Goods Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great event-planner device" September 20, 2023 5.0 As I said it is much more easy to use Doodle than having an Excel sheet and try to match everybody's available time slot. The userface is simple which makes it easy to get used to. Pros It is a great tool to arrange appointments and gatherings, see who can come and when is the most useful time for such kind of events. Cons Since our team uses it very frequent I decided to upload a profile picture and had some problems about it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I have become more productive." November 9, 2022 4.0 It has made my scheduling of meetings with clients and teammates very easy, since I have connected my Doodle account with my personal calendar. This has helped me to concentrate on more important matters and increase productivity. Pros It connects with my calendar ensuring I don't get double booked.I don't need to download or install any software in my computer since it is web-based.I can put a video link in every booked meeting when I connect to Zoom, Webex or Google Meet. Cons The free version contains a lot of adds which can be very annoying. Other than that it works perfectly. Review Source Marilyn L. Business owner Consumer Goods Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "great for planning, meeting and schedules! " June 1, 2024 4.0 It is a great applicatoon for schedules, planning meetings and polls. It is good for decision making and very helpful to a business. Pros It is a simple application that is very easy to use. It help us decide on everything. Creating polls is also very useful for people who can't decide. Cons sometimes the application has a delays and theres a time that viewing results are very difficult. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.