OpenHour guide
Find the strongest overlap
Smart Scheduling reduces a group scheduling problem to the decision that matters: which realistic time window works best for the selected people. OpenHour compares shared availability, keeps missing schedule data visible, and lets the organizer move directly into creating the plan.
By OpenHour feature guide · Updated August 19, 2026
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How it works
Choose people
Start with close or frequently planned-with friends, then use add people for the rest.
Set the window
Compare the day or range that matches the plan instead of searching every future date.
Review and create
Check the overlap and participant context before creating the invitation.
A recommendation is only as good as its inputs
OpenHour does not hide uncertainty. If somebody has no connected or personal schedule, the interface identifies that gap instead of presenting a confident but misleading recommendation.
Common questions
Can I compare more than close friends?
Yes. The compact picker highlights useful frequent contacts, and the add control opens the rest of the friend list.
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