Get paid before every
client books.
Cal ID lets coaches and consultants collect payment the moment a client books. Charge your full fee or a deposit to hold the slot with Razorpay for UPI and cards, Stripe or PayPal, and keep 100 percent with zero booking commission. No unpaid no-shows, no chasing invoices.
Free forever · 0% commission · No credit card
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Stop running free sessions that never pay.
Free discovery calls and pay-later invoices fill your calendar with no-shows and unpaid hours. Put a price on your time and only committed clients reach your calendar.
Booking without payment
- No-shows cost you Someone grabs a free slot, never turns up, and the hour is gone for good.
- Chasing invoices You deliver the session, then spend days following up just to get paid.
- Tyre-kickers Free calls attract browsers who were never going to buy.
- Awkward money talk You raise payment after the session, when it is hardest to ask.
Paid bookings with Cal ID
- Paid before they show Clients pay to confirm, so every booking is money already in your account.
- Far fewer no-shows People who have paid turn up, and automatic reminders keep it that way.
- Only serious clients A price filters out browsers before they ever reach your calendar.
- No awkward asks Payment happens at checkout, so you never chase or negotiate afterwards.
Take paid bookings in 3 steps
Set a price on your session, share your booking link, and clients pay as they book. The money lands in your own account and the meeting syncs to your calendar automatically.
1:1 coaching session
Require paymentPrice₹2,500Deposit to holdOptionalSTEP 01Set your price
On any event type, switch on payments, set the amount and currency, and choose full payment or a deposit to hold the slot.
Pick a time
Tue 3 NovTue 3 NovSelectedWed 4 NovSTEP 02Share your link
Send your Cal ID link or embed it on your site. Clients pick a time that works in their own timezone, with no back and forth.
Paid and scheduled
Amount paid₹2,500Cal ID commission₹0Payout toYour RazorpaySTEP 03They pay, you are booked
The client pays by UPI or card through Razorpay, or with Stripe or PayPal, the slot is instantly confirmed, and the payout goes straight to you with zero commission.
Built for everyone who sells their time
If you charge for your expertise, a price on your calendar protects it.
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Business coaches
Charge for strategy and accountability calls, and sell multi-session packages up front.
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Life and wellness coaches
Take payment for 1:1 sessions and programs so clients commit from day one.
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Consultants and advisors
Put a price on your expertise and stop giving away paid advice in free calls.
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Fitness and nutrition coaches
Book and bill personal training or plan reviews in a single step.
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Therapists and counsellors
Collect a session fee or deposit before each appointment, quietly and securely.
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Freelancers and creators
Sell paid consultations and audits without ever chasing an invoice.
Everything you need to get paid for your time.
Payments, packages and reminders, built into the same booking page your clients already use.
Charge before the slot is confirmed.
Turn on payments for any event type and clients pay at checkout, not after the call. Take the full fee or a deposit to hold the time, and set a different price for every session you offer.
- Full payment or a deposit to hold
- A different price per event type
- Clients pay at checkout, never after
- No-shows drop sharply when people pre-pay
Keep 100 percent. Zero commission.
Cal ID never takes a cut of your bookings. You only pay the standard processing fee from your payment provider, and payouts go straight to your own account. Collecting payments is included even on the free plan.
- 0% booking commission on every plan
- Payouts go straight to your account
- Payments included on the free plan
- No upgrade required just to charge
Every booking, in full
Standard Razorpay, Stripe or PayPal fees still apply.
Razorpay and UPI, built for India.
Collect UPI and card payments through Razorpay, the way Indian clients already pay, accept cards worldwide with Stripe, or take payments through PayPal. Charge in rupees and let every client pay the way they prefer.
- UPI payments collected instantly through Razorpay
- Netbanking, cards and wallets, also via Razorpay
- Stripe for cards worldwide and PayPal too
- Charge in rupees, no booking commission
Let clients pay their way
Connect a gateway in a couple of clicks.
Sell packages, not just single sessions.
With multi-slot booking, clients can book several sessions at once and pay in a single checkout. Perfect for coaching programs, retainers and course bundles, with every session landing on your calendar.
- Let clients book several sessions at once
- One form, one payment, one checkout
- Ideal for programs and retainers
- Each session syncs to your calendar
4-session coaching package
Cut no-shows to near zero.
Paid clients show up, and Cal ID keeps them on track with automatic email, SMS and WhatsApp reminders. Collect what you need before the call with intake questions, and set your own reschedule and cancellation rules.
- Automatic email, SMS and WhatsApp reminders
- Collect intake details before the call
- Reschedule and cancellation rules you control
- Buffers and daily limits protect your time
Reminders and rules
Set once per event type.
Works with the tools you already use
59+Collect UPI and card payments through Razorpay, or use Stripe or PayPal, host sessions on Zoom or Google Meet, and sync every booking to your calendar.
Loved by people who sell their time.
“Been looking for a Calendly substitute for a while… Cal ID seems like a great choice.”
“Free, Flexible, and Perfect for Large Teams.”
“Cal ID Makes Scheduling Effortless with a Clean UI and Seamless Integrations.”
“Truly customizable booking links, with integrations not locked behind a paywall. Onboarding took me less than 5 minutes to connect all my calendars.”
Payments are free. Keep 100 percent.
Collect payments on every Cal ID plan, including the free Startup plan, with zero booking commission. Move up to Business when you want packages, team scheduling and your own branding.
No credit card required · 0% booking commission · GDPR compliant · Cancel anytime
Frequently asked questions
01 Does it cost extra to collect payments with Cal ID?
No. Accepting payments is included on every Cal ID plan, including the free Startup plan, and Cal ID takes 0 percent booking commission. You only pay the standard processing fee charged by Razorpay, Stripe or PayPal.
02 Which payment methods can my clients use?
Clients can pay by UPI, netbanking, cards or wallets through Razorpay, by card worldwide through Stripe, or with PayPal. You can charge in rupees, and clients pay at checkout as they book.
03 Can I take a deposit instead of the full fee?
Yes. You can require the full session fee or a deposit to hold the slot, set per event type, so clients commit without paying everything up front.
04 Will charging up front really reduce no-shows?
Yes. Clients who have already paid are far more likely to show up, and automatic email, SMS and WhatsApp reminders keep the booking front of mind right up to the call.
05 Can I sell packages of sessions?
Yes. With multi-slot booking, clients can book several sessions in one go and pay once, which is ideal for coaching programs and retainers. Each session is added to your calendar.
06 How do refunds and cancellations work?
You set your own cancellation and refund rules on each event type, and clients see them before they book, so you are not handling every request by hand.
07 Do my clients need a Cal ID account to pay?
No. Clients just open your booking link, pick a time and pay at checkout. No account, app or download is needed.
08 Who receives the money?
Payouts go straight to your connected Razorpay, Stripe or PayPal account. Cal ID never holds your funds and takes no commission.
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Start getting paid before the session.
Put a price on your calendar, cut no-shows to near zero, and keep 100 percent of your fee. Free to start, no credit card required.