Carly is an AI-powered scheduling assistant that works over email and SMS. Unlike traditional booking links or calendar tools, Carly reads messy email threads she is cc'd on, understands context, and sends real invites that keep the conversation natural. You can forward Carly an email, send her a text, or send screenshots and images for her to process and add to your calendar. It's built for busy professionals who want a human-like assistant that just works, handling coordination and calendaring so you don't have to. ChatGPT could never be this useful.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Carly	Calendly
AI-Powered Scheduling	✅	❌
SMS Integration	✅	❌
Multiple Calendar Support	✅	❌
Smart Time Zone Detection	✅	✅
Natural Language Understanding	✅	❌
Email Thread Awareness	✅	❌
Handles incoming invitations	✅	❌
Available 24/7	✅	✅
Cost	Free to start, then $10/month	$12/month

Why people switch from Calendly to Carly

1. Safety: Carly is a safety-first tool that keeps your schedule private. Unlike Calendly, Carly never shares your availability publicly via booking links. Furthermore, unlike Calendly, with Carly, you will never have to send your clients links, violating their anti-phishing best practices. Carly works directly over email and SMS, keeping your scheduling secure.
2. Email Thread Awareness: Carly can understand and process email threads, allowing for a more natural scheduling experience.
3. Handles Incoming Invitations: Unlike Calendly, Carly can manage incoming invitations requests seamlessly. Booking links cannot.
4. Cost-Effective: With a lower starting price (free) and no hidden fees, Carly offers better value for users.

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