# Open-source alternatives to Doodle Professional

> We track 3 open-source alternatives to Doodle Professional, but none currently has confirmed commercial use, local running and no paid services together. None of the 3 projects we track covers all 3 Doodle Professional jobs, so most people combine two or more.

Doodle Professional: Doodle sells scheduling tools including meeting polls and booking pages. These alternatives focus on finding a time that works for a group. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-16). Facts checked 2026-10-16.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rallly](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/rallly) | group-meeting-polls | Self-hosted Docker Compose stack, or hosted at rallly.co | AGPL code; free for personal use, multi-user self-hosted instances are asked to buy a licence key | Free for one user; a paid licence is requested above one user but not enforced (honor system); SMTP needed | Server with at least 2 GB RAM |
| [jawanndenn](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/jawanndenn) | group-meeting-polls | Yes, self-hosted web app (pip or Docker Compose); public instance at jawanndenn.de | Yes under AGPL-3.0-or-later copyleft terms; maintenance mode, no new features | None required; PostgreSQL and Redis run as part of the Docker Compose stack | Not documented |
| [Crab Fit](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/crab-fit) | group-meeting-polls | Self-hosted (frontend, API and database) or hosted at crab.fit | Yes under GPL-3.0 copyleft terms | None required; Google Calendar sync needs your own Google API key and is disabled without it | Not documented |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to Doodle Professional?

Yes. Rallly, jawanndenn and Crab Fit are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Each covers only part of what Doodle Professional does, so check which job you need.

### Can I do poll a group for meeting times locally without a Doodle Professional subscription?

Yes, with Rallly (AGPL-3.0-or-later), Crab Fit (GPL-3.0-only) and jawanndenn (AGPL-3.0-or-later). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Doodle Professional alternatives can I use commercially?

With conditions: Crab Fit, jawanndenn and Rallly. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of Doodle Professional?

Not as of 2026-10-16. Poll a group for meeting times, appointment booking pages and calendar availability sync are covered by different projects.

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