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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 31st, 2026 # Reviews of Doodle Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Brian Z DirectorMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I personally have used Doodle in both personal and professional settings to capture multiple availabilities for social events, board meetings, or customer meetings.“ January 6, 2025 LC Laura C Office ManagerChild Day Care Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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.“ June 2, 2025 DM Danielle M Director, Regulatory AffairsMining & Metals, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I also use the meeting booking function and added it to my signature to make scheduling 1-on-1 meetings easier.“ January 2, 2025 SN Sylla N FabricatorFine Art, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “There is no in-app video conference option, the free version is somewhat limited, and it needs an internet connection.“ January 1, 2025 AK Anna K Assistant ManagerFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “With Doodle, group scheduling options allows us to save time, make shifts and adjustment without breaking a sweat.“ August 8, 2024 JV Julian V Finance ProfessorHigher Education, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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.“ February 18, 2025 SN Sylla N FabricatorFine Art, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Pros would be poll-based scheduling, alerts/notifications in the paid version, and calendar integration.“ January 1, 2025 K F DirectorEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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.“ January 12, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1838 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 YN Yasmine N. Customer Services Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Over 5 years of experience with Doodle software." June 28, 2026 4.0 The software is fast and easy to use. It's customer support services are available in real-time and integration of the product with other softwares is flawless. Doodle ensures real-time scheduling and invitations management. Pros Doodle works for us when it comes to scheduling and appointment management. The software has reliable features for reminders and Meeting management. It is well suited for appointment scheduling, calendar management and resource scheduling. I like its pricing structure its is flexible and affordable and includes a free version. Cons Doodle software has full let our expectations. It has made it possible for us to effectively manage meetings and automate various important processes. No dislike. 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 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 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 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 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 WB Whit B. Director of Marketing and Communications Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "How else do you schedule your meetings?" December 13, 2021 5.0 I use Doodle to schedule meetings with large groups when I do not have access to others' calendars. It is an incredibly simple tool for both the administrator and the user. It allows you to suggest available times and for others to indicate their availability within those selected times. It saves so much time and back-and-forth. Pros We have shared calendars within our immediate teams but when we are scheduling across teams or with external vendors, Doodle is the fastest and easiest way to find a consensus time. I go to Doodle before any other system because of the ease of use and everyone's familiarity with the product. Cons The system is near perfect. It serves its function about as well as it can and I don't think it needs to be overly complicated. If it were possible to add meeting information (i.e. zoom links, agendas, etc) and when consensus was met, to send the calendar invitation, that would be nice. Alternatives considered [Google Calendar](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/) Reason for choosing Doodle We use Google Calendar for our calendars but it does not have a feature that will help identify shared availability the way that Doodle does. Doodle also works when you are working across calendar platforms. Review Source DM Danielle M. Director, Regulatory Affairs Mining & Metals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple and effective scheduling tool" January 2, 2025 5.0 This is my preferred scheduling tool and I use it most times I have to book a meeting with a large group. I also use the meeting booking function and added it to my signature to make scheduling 1-on-1 meetings easier. Pros Accessibility to many audiences and ability to integrate your calendar to ensure you don't double book. Cons Time zones can sometimes be tricky if they are set automatically and you don't notice/correct it. Review Source JB Jason B. Executive Director Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great, and surprisingly—Free option!" October 25, 2024 4.0 Pros Ease of use and free option for occasional use to schedule events with multiple stakeholders when we want to choose the day/ with the highest likely attendance. Cons Sometimes I forget to click a button and then don’t realize that my information wasn’t recorded . 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 Anvita S. Tutor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Doodle is Convenient" September 15, 2019 4.0 Overall my experience with Doodle has been positive, fast, and convenient. I was a part of many organizations that used Doodle in the past and we were able to quickly find dates that worked best for big groups of people in order to meet. I really liked that once more people started answering, others were more inclined to find their best fit within the dates people were already choosing. As an organizer of events and meetings as well, this is a big plus that made me like Doodle a lot because it helps steer people to consolidate their answers with others rather than pick one that no one else has picked and already makes people "work together" in a way. Pros What I like most about Doodle is that it is a quick and convenient way to take polls for a group of people, for example to pick a date that works best for everyone or to figure out when or what works for the most people. I like that I am emailed the link directly to the poll from the creator, and I can simply click on it, see the question, and submit my answer. I also like that I can see the answers everyone else has submitted, so that way, if for example it is in regards to the best time for a meeting, I can try to pick what is best between what others have already chosen so that way the options don't spread out too much. This keeps keeping dates or taking polls in order to figure out what is best for everyone simple because seeing what others have already chosen makes me more inclined to pick something they already in order to make a decision faster. Other polling services often times do not show what others have chosen until after I submit my answer, so all of our choices can be spread out and that makes narrowing down options harder. That is why I like Doodle. Cons Honestly what I like least about Doodle is the name of the software... I don't feel professional using a software called "Doodle" and I can't imagine telling my employees or anyone in a workplace that I am sending out a "Doodle" for them to please respond to. I would rather just say I am sending out a poll than use the actual name. It might be a silly thing to like least about it, but it does not feel professional and a word people may not take seriously. I also do not like the layout of the Doodle once I open the page, but again that is a personal preference, because it was plain white and the entire format of the poll was spread out across the entire page and looked messy. I suppose users on not answering the question(s) for that long most of the time so it's not really a huge issue. 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 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 mM mera M. freelancer Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "my review about Doodle" September 18, 2022 5.0 A cloud-based application for booking appointments called Doodle assists small to large businesses with meeting and appointment scheduling. Finding the ideal time and day for a group of people to get together may be a nuisance. Doodle offers solutions that make organizing almost painless. The core offering of www.doodle.com is the most popular online scheduling tool in the world, with more than three million unique visitors monthly. Doodle enables users to create a "poll"—a tabular representation of potential available time slots—with a few clicks, invite participants, and allow them to vote democratically and openly for their favorite meeting times and activities. There are no downloads or registration requirements for this service, which is free. Branded Doodle is the company's online scheduling business solution, while Premium Doodle is its personalized service for individuals. Pros People, on the other hand, are a different story. Doodle lets you choose times that will work for you, and then everyone else votes on the times that will work for them. This is super simple to use, totally effective. I adore being able to share a link and schedule a big number of people. Even our less tech-savvy personnel can use the program because to its simplicity. Cons I detest it when an event on my calendar is missed. The only drawback, in my opinion, is the sporadic blocking of a Doodle poll by a recipient's email. It might get tiresome to repeatedly enter the same dates and times. Viewing the calendar might be confusing.I detest it when an event on my calendar is missed. The only drawback, in my opinion, is the sporadic blocking of a Doodle poll by a recipient's email. It might get tiresome to repeatedly enter the same dates and times. Viewing the calendar might be confusing. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Bank Employee Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Time Management Tool" January 5, 2023 5.0 Appointments management is one of the problems that Doodle solved for me Pros This software is very important to manage my daily job and organize my tasks including appointments with clients. Cons I hope the developer takes care of mobile access needs to be easier. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager, Employee Communications/Engagement Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Doodle is the easiest, simplest tool out there " December 20, 2022 5.0 Pros Doodle is simple, easy, and effective. It's simplistic approach is desirable and is great for scheduling and syncing up calendars. Would highly recommend it, especially for the price or the free version Cons More features could be added without moving away from the simplistic approach of the program. Alternatives considered [GoTo Meeting](https://www.capterra.com/p/163332/GoToMeeting/)[Google Meet](https://www.capterra.com/p/176572/Google-Hangouts/) Review Source Teresa S. Kitchen and Bath Designer Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for scheduling larger scale meetings. " January 6, 2026 4.0 I mostly use this program when needing to schedule meetings and appointments with more than 3 people as it creates an easier process. Pros I enjoy the simplified act of scheduling appointments with coworkers and clients. It makes the process much smoother and time-effective. Cons I do not appreciate the ads and limited features since switching to the free version as we were not using it as much as we anticipated. Review Source Darien C. Associate Pastor Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Doodle offers a simple, quality solution to finding the best time to hold a meeting" March 2, 2021 5.0 Overall, Doodle has helped me numerous times to figure out when to hold a team meeting. I work with a lot of volunteer teams - so all too often you can't simply say "This day at this time" and expect everyone to show up. Doodle helps alleviate that, find the date(s) that work best for your team, and make the correct choice - which really saves a ton of time in the long run Pros If I'm being honest, I've only used Doodle for one thing - that is to send out surveys to different teams to figure out the best time to host a meeting. I'm sure Doodle offers other things past that, but I haven't ever used anything else. That being said, Doodle is incredibly good at sending out surveys to figure out meeting times. They offer a simple interface that allows for quick & easy setup; they offer the ability to list out as many options as you want, and they offer the ability for people to select "Yes", "No" or "I can make it work if needed" for each of the date options you list. This all creates a very simple & easy to use platform that allows you to quickly build a survey, email out links, and then get the responses emailed directly to you before picking the best date option for your team. Cons Honestly, I have not encountered anything specific about Doodle that I do not love. Their UI is simple & clean, their survey application works great and is easy to use - I have no complaints Review Source Rich K. Social Sciences Chair and Faculty E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent and easy to use" September 9, 2021 5.0 Fantastic. Everyone hates meetings, and as a manager, arranging them is a pain. Doodle takes the pain out of that process. Now if it could only take the pain out of the meetings themselves! Pros I’ve used many scheduling products and Doodle is by far the best and simplest to use. It’s interface is pleasing and intuitive, and the instructions for using are so simple even a technophobe like me can master it. I wouldn’t use another product for arranging netting times and making sure my faculty have reminders for what meetings are upcoming. The enhancements over the years have only improved its functionality and ease of use. Cons I can think of nothing I would improve. I keep coming back to Doodle when other similar products are suggested. I’ve found them all to be inferior to Doddle. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sex Therapist, Individual & Partners Therapist Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Scheduling Made Easier!" October 5, 2018 5.0 Doodle is one of those companies whose product has become a commonly used noun or verb (Google, Tupperware, Saran Wrap, etc.), because it's just that useful! Any attempt to schedule a group meeting or event always wraps up quickly with a plan that "We'll just send out a Doodle!" Pros Doodle is FANTASTIC for group scheduling. I have used the free version extensively for groups of various sizes and scheduling options of various numbers, and it beats any other form of group scheduling that I've tried (although I haven't used any other scheduling softwares, only emails/texts/unfortunately lengthy conversations). When creating a Doodle, there are many customizable options for date and time combinations, and it's easy to send a quick link to participants or send it directly from Doodle's site. There are options for polls to be visible to other participants or private; the visible option is great when we're trying to fill various volunteer shifts and want people to be able to see where we need the most support! When filling out a Doodle as a participant, it helps to be able to toggle back and forth between calendar and list views for schedules (although long lists still get a bit tedious to fill out if you are using a phone instead of a browser on your computer). It's also easy to go back to the link and edit your entry if your plans change. Cons If you have LOTS of scheduling options to consider, it can be difficult to add all of the entries when first creating the poll. There is a helpful "duplicate" option, but it doesn't work as well if you don't have the same times available each day. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Head of Project Management Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy and Organized" January 22, 2019 4.0 Overall it is a simple tool that serves one purpose, to make it easier for everyone involved to find a convenient date for parties, meetings, appointments, trips etc. Instead of going back and forth in an endless email thread we simply need to simply fill the time that works for best for us. It saves time, it is less hassle and improves communication. Also great to sync schedules with people you do not see very often but need to work with. Pros I enjoy how easy it is to use the tool to collaborate with others in order to find their availability for example. We are a lot of young people in the company I work at and Doodle is always the first step when it comes to organizing events and out of the office parties. Considering we are all busy with friends, exams and nights out Doodle makes it super easy and fast to find out a time and day that best works for all of us. The tool is very user friends and simple, there is almost no way to get confused about what you need to do even if you are not tech savvy. Cons My main dislike is that there is no option to change the dates with text, it would be great if I can select if we want to vote for date or venue or activity. Also, it would be better if dates on the checklist were shown at once. Of course there is the expand button, but I think it should be expanded by default when there are lot of options to choose from. Would be nice if the calendar view is improved as well, similar UI to the monthly/weekly Google Calendar type of view would be a great improvement and will also make it easier to use, and it will make the tool look less messy and unorganized. 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