# skdul > skdul is an AI-powered scheduling platform for professionals and teams. It offers branded booking pages, two-way calendar sync with Google Calendar and Outlook, automated email and SMS reminders, and an MCP server with 33 tools so AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT can book meetings directly. AI Slot Scoring ranks available times by energy level, focus blocks, and meeting history. Free plan available at https://skdul.ai. ## Documentation - [Homepage](https://www.skdul.ai): Product overview, features, pricing, and sign-up for skdul - [Developer Docs Hub](https://www.skdul.ai/docs): Overview of skdul API and MCP server documentation - [API Documentation](https://www.skdul.ai/docs/api): REST API reference — 20 endpoints for profiles, event types, bookings, availability, and schedules - [MCP Server Documentation](https://www.skdul.ai/docs/mcp): Model Context Protocol server with 33 tools and 41 prompts for AI-powered scheduling via Claude, ChatGPT, and other agents ## Features - [AI Slot Scoring](https://www.skdul.ai/features/ai-slot-scoring): How skdul ranks available time slots by energy level, meeting history, focus time, and calendar density — so the best slot is offered first - [Calendar Sync](https://www.skdul.ai/features/calendar-sync): Real-time two-way sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud for always-accurate availability - [Booking Page Builder](https://www.skdul.ai/features/booking-page-builder): Custom branded booking pages with embed widgets, colors, logos, and mobile-responsive design - [Meeting Reminders](https://www.skdul.ai/features/meeting-reminders): Automated email and SMS reminders at confirmation, 24h, and 1h before — proven to reduce no-shows - [Scheduling API](https://www.skdul.ai/features/scheduling-api): 20 REST endpoints with webhooks and typed SDKs for embedding scheduling into any product - [Availability Management](https://www.skdul.ai/features/availability-management): Working hours, date-specific overrides, and multi-schedule support for complex availability needs - [Calendar Health Score](https://www.skdul.ai/features/calendar-health-score): Grades your calendar quality and suggests rebalancing to protect focus time - [Buffer Time](https://www.skdul.ai/features/buffer-time): Automatic gaps before and after meetings to prevent back-to-back burnout - [Custom Booking Questions](https://www.skdul.ai/features/custom-booking-questions): Intake forms with conditional logic for qualifying leads or gathering session prep before the meeting - [Timezone Detection](https://www.skdul.ai/features/timezone-detection): Automatic guest timezone detection with DST handling and dual-zone confirmations ## Use Cases - [Online Appointment Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/online-appointment-scheduling): How to set up 24/7 self-service appointment booking with automated confirmations and reminders - [Sales Demo Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/sales-demo-scheduling): Instant demo booking for SDRs with lead routing and CRM integration - [AI Meeting Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/ai-meeting-scheduling): Let AI agents schedule meetings autonomously via the skdul MCP server with slot scoring - [Team Meeting Scheduler](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/team-meeting-scheduler): Round robin, collective scheduling, and calendar overlay for distributed teams - [Client Booking Page](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/client-booking-page): Branded booking pages for service businesses and freelancers - [Interview Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/interview-scheduling): Candidate self-scheduling links with panel availability and automated reminders - [Consultation Booking](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/consultation-booking): Multi-type consultation pages with intake forms for qualifying clients - [Round Robin Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/round-robin-scheduling): Weighted round-robin distribution across team members to balance meeting load - [Automated Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/automated-scheduling): Full lifecycle scheduling automation from booking to reminder to follow-up - [Multi-Timezone Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases/multi-timezone-scheduling): Automatic timezone detection and fairness rotation for global teams ## For Professionals - [Scheduling for Freelancers](https://www.skdul.ai/for/freelancers): Stop losing clients to slow replies — a booking page that fills itself with automated reminders and calendar sync - [Scheduling for Coaches](https://www.skdul.ai/for/coaches): Let clients book coaching sessions on their own — skdul handles scheduling, reminders, and calendar sync - [Scheduling for Consultants](https://www.skdul.ai/for/consultants): Professional scheduling for consultants — share a booking link, let clients self-schedule, keep your calendar under control - [Scheduling for Small Businesses](https://www.skdul.ai/for/small-businesses): Let customers book appointments online, reduce no-shows, and stop playing phone tag - [Scheduling for Recruiters](https://www.skdul.ai/for/recruiters): Let candidates book interviews instantly — fewer drop-offs, faster hiring, automated panel coordination - [Scheduling for Therapists](https://www.skdul.ai/for/therapists): Confidential scheduling for therapists — clients book sessions online, get reminders, and reschedule without phone calls - [Scheduling for Educators](https://www.skdul.ai/for/educators): Let students book office hours, tutoring sessions, and advising meetings online with automated reminders - [Scheduling for Sales Teams](https://www.skdul.ai/for/sales-teams): Let prospects book demos and discovery calls instantly — eliminate scheduling friction so reps spend more time closing - [Scheduling for Agencies](https://www.skdul.ai/for/agencies): Streamline client calls, kickoffs, and creative reviews — every team member gets a booking page for faster sprints - [Scheduling for Virtual Assistants](https://www.skdul.ai/for/virtual-assistants): Multi-client calendar management for VAs with executive-level booking polish - [Scheduling for Podcasters](https://www.skdul.ai/for/podcasters): Guest booking link with episode-ready scheduling, show prep delivery, and recording reminders - [Scheduling for Content Creators](https://www.skdul.ai/for/content-creators): Book brand partnerships, collabs, and sponsor meetings with a professional booking page for the creator economy - [Scheduling for SaaS Founders](https://www.skdul.ai/for/saas-founders): Keep investor calls, sprint demos, and user interviews from fragmenting your maker schedule - [Scheduling for Tax Preparers](https://www.skdul.ai/for/tax-preparers): 24/7 self-service booking that fills your calendar during tax season — stop losing clients to competitors with online links ## Industries - [Healthcare Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/healthcare): Patient self-booking for hospitals, clinics, and telehealth — automated reminders reduce no-shows - [Legal Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/legal): Client intake and attorney scheduling for law firms with confidential booking pages - [Real Estate Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/real-estate): Property showing coordination, open house booking, and buyer consultation scheduling - [Financial Services Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/financial-services): Client review scheduling for financial advisors and wealth management firms - [Fitness & Wellness Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/fitness-wellness): Class booking, personal training sessions, and studio scheduling - [Salon Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/beauty-salons): Appointment booking for hair salons, barbershops, and med spas - [Education Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/education): Office hours, parent-teacher conferences, and advisor booking for schools and universities - [Nonprofit Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/nonprofit): Donor meetings, volunteer coordination, and board scheduling for nonprofits - [Insurance Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/insurance): Policy review and lead scheduling for insurance agents and brokers - [Construction Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/construction): Estimate scheduling, site visits, and inspection coordination for contractors - [Home Services Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/home-services): Online booking for cleaning, plumbing, HVAC, and landscaping with real-time crew availability - [Automotive Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/automotive): Book test drives, service appointments, and follow-ups for dealerships and auto shops - [Veterinary Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/veterinary): Balance emergencies, routine visits, and multi-provider schedules — reduce no-shows and fill gaps fast - [Photography Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/photography): Branded booking page with intake forms, timezone handling, and automated follow-ups for photographers - [Government Scheduling](https://www.skdul.ai/industries/government): Accessible online scheduling for public offices to eliminate phone queues and long wait times ## Comparisons - [Calendly Alternatives](https://www.skdul.ai/compare/calendly-alternatives): 8 best Calendly alternatives with feature and pricing comparison - [skdul vs Calendly](https://www.skdul.ai/compare/skdul-vs-calendly): Side-by-side feature, pricing, and AI capability comparison of skdul and Calendly - [skdul vs Cal.com](https://www.skdul.ai/compare/skdul-vs-cal-com): Side-by-side feature comparison of skdul and Cal.com open-source scheduling - [skdul vs Acuity](https://www.skdul.ai/compare/skdul-vs-acuity): Side-by-side feature comparison of skdul and Acuity Scheduling - [Free Scheduling Software](https://www.skdul.ai/compare/free-scheduling-software): Best free scheduling tools with no credit card required - [Free Calendly Alternative](https://www.skdul.ai/compare/free-calendly-alternative): Free alternatives to Calendly with feature comparison ## Integrations - [Google Calendar Integration](https://www.skdul.ai/integrations/google-calendar): Two-way sync with Google Calendar — live availability, instant updates, no double-booking - [Zoom Integration](https://www.skdul.ai/integrations/zoom): Auto-generated Zoom meeting links attached to every booking confirmation - [MCP AI Agents](https://www.skdul.ai/integrations/mcp-ai-agents): Connect Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI agents to skdul via Model Context Protocol for autonomous scheduling - [Slack Integration](https://www.skdul.ai/integrations/slack): Booking notifications and scheduling commands in Slack - [Google Meet Integration](https://www.skdul.ai/integrations/google-meet): Auto-generated Google Meet links for virtual meetings ## Learn - [Scheduling Glossary](https://www.skdul.ai/learn): 31 scheduling terms defined — buffer time, slot scoring, round robin, MCP server, and more - [What is Buffer Time?](https://www.skdul.ai/learn/buffer-time): Definition and best practices for adding travel and recovery time between meetings - [What is Slot Scoring?](https://www.skdul.ai/learn/slot-scoring): How AI ranks meeting time slots by energy, focus time, and calendar density - [What is an MCP Server?](https://www.skdul.ai/learn/mcp-server): How Model Context Protocol servers let AI agents book meetings on your behalf - [What is Round Robin Scheduling?](https://www.skdul.ai/learn/round-robin-scheduling): How round-robin distributes meetings evenly across team members - [What is Two-Way Calendar Sync?](https://www.skdul.ai/learn/two-way-calendar-sync): How two-way calendar sync prevents double-bookings in real time - [What is Agent-First Scheduling?](https://www.skdul.ai/learn/agent-first-scheduling): How AI agents handle scheduling end-to-end without human involvement ## Blog - [Blog](https://www.skdul.ai/blog): Scheduling insights, AI agent guides, and productivity tips from the skdul team - [Blog RSS Feed](https://www.skdul.ai/blog/feed.xml): RSS/Atom feed of all skdul blog posts ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://www.skdul.ai/privacy): Privacy policy covering GDPR, CCPA, Google API data use, and AI processing disclosures - [Terms of Service](https://www.skdul.ai/terms): Terms of service covering acceptable use, data ownership, and free plan terms ## Resources - [Full LLM Index](https://www.skdul.ai/llms-full.txt): Complete machine-readable index including all blog posts, glossary terms, and dynamic content - [Use Cases Hub](https://www.skdul.ai/use-cases): All scheduling use cases - [Comparisons Hub](https://www.skdul.ai/compare): All scheduling tool comparisons - [Professions Hub](https://www.skdul.ai/for): Scheduling solutions for 14 professions - [Industries Hub](https://www.skdul.ai/industries): Scheduling solutions for 15 industries - [Features Hub](https://www.skdul.ai/features): All 12 scheduling features explained - [Integrations Hub](https://www.skdul.ai/integrations): All platform integrations