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Neutly vs Calendly for mediators
Calendly is one of the best tools for letting someone book a meeting. Mediation practice admin starts after the slot is chosen: every party must confirm, intake and position papers must arrive, fees may split between sides, representatives need updates, and session logistics must reach everyone fairly. This comparison focuses on that gap — not calendar UI polish.
| Topic | Calendly | Neutly |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | General appointment scheduling for any meeting type | ADR case management from booking through matter close |
| Booking on your website | Embed a scheduling widget or share a Calendly link | Full mediation booking flow on your site — session types, fees, live availability, panel mediator choice (Practice) |
| After the slot is chosen | Calendar confirmation; mediation admin continues elsewhere | Matter record opens — confirmation, intake, documents, and fees on one timeline |
| All-party confirmation | One booker; no built-in multi-party ADR process | Every non-booking party agrees and verifies contact details before the slot locks |
| Intake and documents | Not included — send forms and attachments separately | Secure party links, progress tracking, automatic document reminders |
| Fee collection | Stripe or PayPal add-ons for simple payments at booking | Split fees, single payer, manual recording — Stripe Connect to your practice with mediation-specific splits |
| Representative coordination | Not applicable | Read-only portal, brief upload, timeline exports for lawyers and HR counsel (Practice) |
| Multi-party disputes | One booker, one appointment | Up to six principal disputants with equal information (Practice) |
| Follow-on sessions | Book another Calendly event from scratch | Secure follow-on link on the same matter — new time only |
| Virtual session logistics | Video conferencing integrations at booking time | Waiting room, caucus links, and calendar invites from the matter file |
| Audit trail | Booking history in Calendly | Matter timeline from booking through outcome with encrypted notes |
| Conflict clearance | Not applicable | Record checks, block progression, and clear conflicts with audit trail |
| Staff tasks and templates | Not included | Per-matter task lists, smart defaults on activation, reusable document templates |
| Outcome reporting | Not included | Filterable outcome stats for panel reporting and manual registry returns (not automated registry filing) |
| Calendar integration | Strong two-way sync with Google, Outlook, and iCloud | Optional Google Calendar or Outlook — busy times block slots; confirmed sessions write back to your calendar |
| Mediation-specific context | Global generic scheduler | Accreditation on booking pages, practice time zones, and tax-aware fee context for your jurisdiction |
Calendly remains an excellent choice when you only need a public calendar and handle intake, documents, fees, and matter records manually. Neutly is for practitioners who want booking connected to ADR workflow — without stitching Calendly, email, folders, and spreadsheets together.
Comparing other schedulers? Read the generic scheduling comparison.
Calendly vs mediation software
Should I use Calendly or mediation case management software?
Calendly excels at letting someone pick a time slot and syncing to your calendar. If you still chase intake forms, position summaries, fee splits, and multi-party confirmation by email after booking, purpose-built mediation software connects scheduling to the rest of the matter workflow.
Can I keep Calendly and use Neutly?
Many mediators evaluate one workspace for the full matter path. Neutly includes live booking on your website with mediation-specific steps — all-party confirmation, intake, documents, and fees on one record. Optional Google Calendar or Outlook sync protects your availability without a separate scheduler.
Does Neutly embed on my website like Calendly?
Yes. Add your booking flow to your website from Appointments — parties stay on your site while they see live availability, session types, and fees before the mediation-specific workflow begins.
Is this an anti-Calendly comparison?
No. Calendly is a strong general-purpose scheduler. This page is for mediators who need ADR case management — intake, multi-party fairness, documents, party fees, lawyer coordination, and matter records — not just appointment booking.
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