Doodle
Simplify scheduling, save time, and connect with ease.
Executive Summary
Doodle is an online scheduling platform designed to simplify the process of finding suitable meeting times for individuals, teams, and businesses. It eliminates lengthy email chains by allowing participants to indicate their availability through a poll system. The platform offers core features like group polls, 1:1 scheduling, and booking pages, aiming to boost productivity and streamline workflows.
Use Cases
- Scheduling group meetings and events without endless email exchanges.
- Arranging one-on-one appointments with clients, colleagues, or candidates.
- Creating sign-up sheets for workshops, webinars, or volunteer events.
- Allowing customers to book appointments directly through a personalized booking page.
- Coordinating availability across different time zones for international teams.
Features
Visibility
- Admin Console: Centralized management interface for team settings, user roles, and permissions in Team and Enterprise plans.
- Activity Reports: Provides insights into scheduling activities, helping administrators understand usage patterns and optimize workflows.
- Custom Branding: Allows users to apply their company's branding to booking pages and polls for a professional appearance.
Intelligence
- AI-generated Meeting Descriptions: Automatically creates meeting descriptions with customizable tone, length, and instructions, saving time and ensuring clarity.
- Optimal Time Suggestion: Analyzes participant availability to suggest the best possible meeting times, minimizing conflicts and maximizing attendance.
- Automated Workflows: Integrates with calendars and video conferencing tools to automate the entire scheduling process from poll creation to event booking.
Support
- Help Center: Comprehensive online resource with articles and FAQs for self-service support.
- Priority Support: Dedicated and faster support for Enterprise plan customers.
- Onboarding & Training: Assistance with initial setup and user training for Enterprise clients to ensure smooth adoption.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-native SaaS
- Deployment
- Cloud/SaaS
- Authentication
- SSO, OAuth 2.0, MFA (implied by enterprise security)
- API Available
- Yes
- MCP Server
- No
Infrastructure
- AWS
AI/ML Stack
- NLP
- Machine Learning
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, Cyber Verify Level 3
Encryption: AES-256 at rest (via AWS), TLS 1.2 (or greater) SHA-256 with RSA encryption in transit.
Pricing
- Model
- Freemium, Per user/month, Tiered subscription
- Starting Price
- Free plan available; Pro: $6.95/user/month (paid annually); Team: $8.95/user/month (paid annually); Enterprise: Contact sales.
- Target Customer
- Individuals, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Contract Type
- Annual, Monthly available (implied by per user/month pricing), Multi-year discounts (for Enterprise, implied)
- Free Trial
- Yes, 14 days (for premium features). (credit card required)
Ratings & Reviews
G2: 4.8/5 · Capterra: 4.8/5
About Doodle
Doodle is a business and productivity software company that provides an intuitive platform for scheduling meetings, events, and social gatherings. It simplifies the process of finding the best time for one-on-ones and team meetings, helping users save time and eliminate email back-and-forth.
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