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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 SN Sylla N. Fabricator Fine Art Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great platform" January 1, 2025 5.0 Pros Pros would be poll-based scheduling, alerts/notifications in the paid version, and calendar integration. I appreciate the time zone management and poll deadline features as well. Cons There is no in-app video conference option, the free version is somewhat limited, and it needs an internet connection. Review Source TC Thomas C. civil engineer Plastics Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I use Doodle for meetings" October 24, 2024 5.0 It made personal conversations much easier for me through video calls that are fast and without having to travel to places Pros I use it to organize meetings with clients or coworkers. I can schedule them in advance to have an organized agenda and when the day comes, Doodle notifies me with notifications which meetings are for that day and the time of each one. I have found it to be a useful tool in which I can trust my entire meeting agenda without forgetting any and have a good conversation without interruptions Cons I use the basic tools and they have always worked correctly for me without any failures or system crashes 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 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 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 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 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 Michael S. Senior Key Expert Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Confusing interface, weird limitations - not recommended" April 14, 2023 1.0 I thought the process of scheduling should be quite simple and straightforward, but whenever I used it I got frustrated after some time as I could not see other users' responses or due to weird limitations (as in only 1 option per day ...). I switched over to MS Outlook Pros The initial setup is very quick for a simple multi-user scheduling Cons Terrible interface. It sometimes is impossible to see other users' replies during the voting process and there are many restrictions in the free version that really make it cumbersome to use. Review Source Simon C. Owner Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy-peasy meetings" July 8, 2023 4.0 Pros When collaborating with participants both within and outside the organizations, where you don't have access to everyone's calendars, Doodle makes it very easy to coordinate meeting times. Cons At least in my organization, it wasn't possible for me to integrate Doodle into my Exchange setup. That way, I still had to refer to two systems when arrainging meetings. 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.