Kayak Co-founder Takes on Calendly with New Supercal Scheduling Platform
Kayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platform designed to simplify and speed up meeting booking. Paul English, the entrepreneur behind Kayak, has returned with another big bet—this time on productivity. His latest venture, Supercal, is a free scheduling tool built to challenge Calendly by removing the complexity and cost of online meeting management.
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Why Paul English Built Supercal
The idea for Supercal came from English’s own struggles. As a member of eight boards, he constantly faced the headache of coordinating meetings across busy calendars. Rather than settle for existing tools, he decided to create a smarter, AI-powered system that makes group scheduling nearly effortless.
English explained that while Calendly offers a free tier and a paid option at $12 per month, Supercal gives users all the premium features for free. The goal? Make scheduling as seamless as possible without paywalls.
How Supercal Works
Supercal’s standout feature is its AI-driven group scheduling. Instead of manually juggling everyone’s availability, you can simply email a group, CC Supercal, and let the platform do the heavy lifting.
The AI scans participants’ calendars, finds the best time, books the meeting, and sends a confirmation—all within the same email thread. This makes Supercal an intuitive and time-saving alternative for professionals tired of endless back-and-forth emails.
Supercal vs. Calendly: What Sets It Apart
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Price advantage: All features are free, unlike Calendly’s limited free plan.
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AI integration: Automatically reads calendars and finalizes group meetings.
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Email-first approach: Works directly in email threads instead of forcing users to a separate platform.
By removing cost barriers and streamlining scheduling, Supercal positions itself as a serious competitor to Calendly.
The Bigger Picture
Paul English has a history of shaking up industries—first with Kayak in travel, now with Supercal in productivity. With remote work and hybrid schedules dominating modern business, demand for smarter scheduling tools is only growing.
If Supercal gains traction, it could become the go-to choice for startups, small teams, and even enterprises seeking a free yet powerful scheduling solution.
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