Doodle vs Date Polls: Which Scheduling Method Should You Use?

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The real difference

Time-slot polls (Doodle-style): pick an exact time from many slots
Date polls: pick the best day first, then decide the time afterward

Use a date poll when…

You’re planning an event (dinner, trip, workshop)
People are in different time zones or have flexible times
You want a fast “best day” decision

Use a time-slot poll when…

The day is fixed and only the time varies
You already know the attendees and constraints

Best-of-both workflow

Pick the day with a date poll first, then confirm the time in a smaller follow-up.

Quick decision shortcut

If your question sounds like “Which day works?”, use a date poll. If it sounds like “Which time slot works on a fixed day?”, use a time-slot poll.

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