Feature-by-Feature Comparison
An honest look at how WhenWorks and Doodle compare. We highlight where each tool excels.
| Feature | WhenWorks | Doodle |
|---|---|---|
| Free polls | 3/month | 1 active poll |
| Participant sign-up to respond | Not required | Required |
| Time zone support | Yes | Yes |
| Dark mode | Free | Premium only |
| Mobile app | Web app (PWA) | iOS & Android |
| Calendar integration | Pro feature | Premium feature |
| Maybe option | Yes | Yes |
| Email reminders | Pro feature | Premium feature |
| Anonymous voting | Yes | Yes |
| Custom branding | Pro feature | Premium feature |
Pricing Comparison
WhenWorks offers a genuinely useful free tier. Doodle's free version limits you to just one active poll.
Free Tier
- 3 polls per month
- Unlimited participants
- No participant account required
- Dark mode
- Response editing
- 6-month data retention
- 1 active poll only
- Ads displayed
- Account required to respond
- Basic features
- Limited customization
Paid Tier
- Everything in Free
- Calendar sync
- Remove branding
- Email reminders
- CSV export
- Extended history
- Unlimited polls
- No ads
- Calendar sync
- Custom branding
- Reminders
- Admin features
The bottom line: WhenWorks gives you 3 free polls per month. Doodle restricts you to 1 active poll unless you pay $6.95/month.
Why People Switch from Doodle
Real reasons why users are making the switch to WhenWorks.
More Usable Free Capacity
Doodle limits you to just 1 active poll on their free tier. WhenWorks gives you 3 polls per month free.
Less Voter Friction
Doodle's free version adds more friction before someone can respond. With WhenWorks, participants can vote right away without creating accounts or connecting calendars.
No Sign-up Hassle
Doodle now requires participants to create an account to respond. With WhenWorks, anyone can vote on your poll instantly - no account needed.
Modern, Fast Interface
Built with modern technology, WhenWorks loads instantly and works beautifully on any device. Real-time updates mean no refreshing.
Same Features, Better Value
Everything you love about Doodle - time zones, maybe options, notifications - without the limitations or pushy upsells.
Privacy Focused
We publish privacy, support, and editorial pages so you can evaluate who runs the product and how scheduling data is handled.
Common Questions
Is WhenWorks really free?
Yes. Our free tier includes 3 polls per month and unlimited participants. We offer a Pro tier for power users who want unlimited polls, calendar sync, reminders, and branding options.
Can I import my Doodle polls?
Not directly, but creating a new poll takes less than a minute. Just share the new WhenWorks link with your participants, and they can respond instantly - no account needed.
Does WhenWorks have a mobile app?
WhenWorks is a progressive web app (PWA) that works great on any device. You can add it to your home screen for an app-like experience. We're focused on making the web experience excellent rather than maintaining separate apps.
Why should I trust a newer service over Doodle?
Fair question! Doodle has been around since 2007 and is well-established. We're newer but built with modern technology and a straightforward free tier. Our free tier is more generous because we believe basic scheduling shouldn't have artificial limits.