Doodle was the go-to group scheduling tool for years. But in 2026, the free tier is cluttered with ads, participants need accounts, and the mobile experience is frustrating. WhenWorks was built to fix all of that.
Doodle's free plan is funded by advertising. That means your colleagues and students see ads when they try to respond to your poll — not a great first impression. WhenWorks is ad-free on the free tier. We make money from Pro subscribers, not from plastering ads over your scheduling links.
With Doodle, participants often need to create an account before they can respond. That friction kills response rates. WhenWorks lets anyone respond to your poll with just their name — no account, no email verification, no download. Share a link and they're in.
WhenWorks was designed mobile-first. Whether your participants are on an iPhone, Android, or a laptop, the experience is clean and fast. Doodle's free tier on mobile is a known pain point — small touch targets, cluttered layout, and slow load times.
Create a scheduling poll in under 30 seconds. Add your dates, copy the link, and send it. That's it. WhenWorks doesn't require calendar sync, integrations, or setup to get started. It just works.
| Feature | WhenWorks | Doodle |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Yes | Limited (ad-supported) |
| No ads | Yes | No (ads on free tier) |
| No account to vote | Yes | Often required |
| Mobile-friendly | Yes | Partial |
| Real-time results | Yes | Yes |
| Group scheduling | Yes | Yes |
Free to start. No credit card. Your participants never need an account.
Try WhenWorks Free — No Account Required