# Quick Start

 

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## Sign up for a free Cal.com account (recommended)

The easiest way to get started with Cal.com is with our hosted plan. We offer a generous free tier where you get unlimited scheduling with no limits and all of our features built for individuals, with the option to upgrade to a teams plan for collaboration features.

{% content-ref url="quick-start/sign-up-for-a-cal.com-account" %}
[sign-up-for-a-cal.com-account](https://calcom.gitbook.io/docs/introduction/quick-start/sign-up-for-a-cal.com-account)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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## Self-host Cal.com on your infrastructure

For full data ownership and control over your scheduling, you can self-host Cal.com on your own infrastructure.

{% content-ref url="quick-start/self-hosting" %}
[self-hosting](https://calcom.gitbook.io/docs/introduction/quick-start/self-hosting)
{% endcontent-ref %}