# Cal.com: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 41 judge labels across 2 categories by 11 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/cal-com/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting scheduling | 4% | 5 | 0% | 36 |
| Lead routing and management | 2% | 12 | 0% | 5 |

## What the models said for it

- "I'd choose Cal.com for most small teams because it combines routing, scheduling, CRM sync, and a free starting point" (Perplexity Sonar, Lead routing)
- "Start with Cal.com Free if you have technical capacity or want the most generous free tier with unlimited bookings." (Kimi K2, Scheduling)
- "Cal.com (Best Overall Value & Scalability)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Scheduling)
- "Cal.com (open-source, self-host)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Scheduling)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.