Free, open-source alternatives to Doodle

Find a meeting date that works for everyone. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Doodle, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.

  1. RalllyBest match

    Create polls to vote on dates and times (alternative to Doodle).

    5.3k starsAGPL-3.0Updated 13 October 2026
  2. Framadate

    Online service for planning an appointment or make a decision quickly and easily: Make a poll, Define dates or subjects to choose, Send the poll link to your friends or colleagues, Discuss and make a decision.

    CECILL-B
  3. Bitpoll

    Conduct polls about dates, times or general questions.

    316 starsGPL-3.0Updated 16 September 2026

Side by side

AppStarsLicenseActivityRuns on
Rallly5,301AGPL-3.0Node.js, Docker
Framadate-CECILL-BPHP
Bitpoll316GPL-3.0Docker, Python

Why replace Doodle?

Doodle works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.

Questions

What is the best free alternative to Doodle?

Rallly is the closest open-source replacement for Doodle in our list. Framadate and Bitpoll are worth a look too, depending on what you need.

Can I self-host an alternative to Doodle?

Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.