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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

SimplyBook.me vs Booksy

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score SimplyBook.me #11 in Appointment Scheduling Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $11.90/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit SimplyBook.me
Booksy #20 in Appointment Scheduling Software 6.3/10 From $29.99/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Booksy

SimplyBook.me leads on 5 checks, Booksy on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSimplyBook.me · 6.8/10
  • Free planonly SimplyBook.me
  • Most featuresSimplyBook.me · 4 of 5

SimplyBook.me scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 6.8 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #20.

SimplyBook.me offers free plan; Booksy doesn't. SimplyBook.me offers booking pages; Booksy doesn't publish it. SimplyBook.me offers group booking; Booksy doesn't publish it. SimplyBook.me offers automated reminders; Booksy doesn't publish it. SimplyBook.me offers payment collection; Booksy doesn't publish it.

SimplyBook.me is the better fit for appointment businesses needing client operations. Booksy is the better fit for beauty and wellness businesses.

  • SimplyBook.me fits best

    Appointment businesses needing client operations

  • Booksy fits best

    Beauty and wellness businesses

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Side by side

Feature SimplyBook.me 6.8/10 Visit ↗ Booksy 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.8 6.3
Ranking #11 in Appointment Scheduling Software #20 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Appointment businesses needing client operations Beauty and wellness businesses
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Integrations 5,000+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features SimplyBook.me 4/5 · Booksy 0/5
Booking pages ✓ (best) Not published
Group booking ✓ (best) Not published
Round-robin scheduling — Not published
Automated reminders ✓ (best) Not published
Payment collection ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes a booking website, widget, and admin app
  • Supports payments, deposits, tips, POS, memberships, and classes
  • Connects with Google, Outlook, Zoom, Zapier, and payment platforms
  • 24/7 booking with confirmations, reminders, waitlists, and client history
  • Staff schedules, time off, resources, forms, and liability waivers
  • Payments, memberships, packages, gift cards, and marketing tools included
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to 50 included bookings per month
  • Custom features and provider counts are capped on paid plans
  • Enterprise uses custom booking volume, provider counts, and contracts
  • Starts at $29.99 per month, with no free plan
  • Each additional team member costs $20 per user per month
  • Pricing varies by region, and the US price excludes tax
Our verdict

SimplyBook.me is an appointment scheduling platform for service-based businesses, including solo providers, small teams, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and larger enterprises. It combines public booking pages and…

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Booksy is an appointment scheduling and business management platform for barbers, stylists, salon owners, and other beauty and wellness professionals. It combines 24/7 online booking with calendar management, automated confirmations and…

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  1. SimplyBook.meAppointment Scheduling Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $11.90/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. BooksyAppointment Scheduling Software 6.3From $29.99/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SimplyBook.me — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a booking website, widget, and admin app
    • Supports payments, deposits, tips, POS, memberships, and classes
    • Connects with Google, Outlook, Zoom, Zapier, and payment platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 50 included bookings per month
    • Custom features and provider counts are capped on paid plans
    • Enterprise uses custom booking volume, provider counts, and contracts

  • Booksy — where it wins

    • 24/7 booking with confirmations, reminders, waitlists, and client history
    • Staff schedules, time off, resources, forms, and liability waivers
    • Payments, memberships, packages, gift cards, and marketing tools included

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $29.99 per month, with no free plan
    • Each additional team member costs $20 per user per month
    • Pricing varies by region, and the US price excludes tax
  • SimplyBook.me6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $11.90/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A flexible scheduling platform for service businesses with payments, apps, and add-ons.

    Visit SimplyBook.meFull verdict →
  • Booksy6.3/10 · From $29.99/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad scheduling and client-management platform for beauty and wellness teams.

    Visit BooksyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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