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Why One Developer Ditched Calendly for Open Source Self-Hosting
A developer replaced Calendly with a self-hosted booking tool after losing trust in SaaS data control and recurring costs. They evaluated four open-source alternatives—CloudMeet, Cal.diy, booking-calendar, and Easy!Appointments—for production readiness. The switch eliminated monthly fees and third-party dependency while maintaining booking UX.
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The piece highlights a growing developer pushback against SaaS lock-in, but the real test is whether self-hosted tools can match enterprise reliability at scale.
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