OpenHour V2OpenHour guide
A social alternative to business scheduling polls
Doodle-style polls are effective for selecting a meeting from proposed options, especially with external participants. OpenHour is designed for friends and campus groups that want live availability, recurring relationships, a plan chat, RSVP context, and shared photos after the event.
By OpenHour comparison guide · Updated August 19, 2026
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Polls solve a meeting; OpenHour supports the group
A scheduling poll begins with proposed times. OpenHour can begin with the current schedules of people who already plan together, find the opening, create the plan, and keep the social context after it happens.
| Criteria | OpenHour | Poll or alternative | Shared calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best audience | Friends, students, clubs | Professional and external meetings | Not applicable |
| Input | Connected and added schedules | Votes on proposed options | Not applicable |
| After a time is chosen | Plan, RSVP, chat, photos | Meeting confirmation | Not applicable |
| One-time guests | Account-based social graph | Often easier | Not applicable |
When a poll remains the better choice
Choose a poll when participants are strangers, when nobody wants an ongoing account, or when the organizer has already narrowed the decision to a small set of proposed times.
Common questions
Is OpenHour intended for work meetings?
OpenHour is primarily designed for social plans, campus groups, and clubs rather than sales or enterprise meeting booking.
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