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Head-to-head · Business Scheduling Software

Calendly vs Booksy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Calendly #1 in Business Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Calendly
Booksy #8 in Business Scheduling Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Booksy

Calendly leads on 2 checks, Booksy on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCalendly · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceCalendly · $10/seat/mo
  • Free planonly Calendly
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresCalendly · 1 of 3

Calendly scores higher on our rubric for business scheduling software: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Calendly offers free plan; Booksy doesn't. Calendly is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $29.99/user/mo.

Calendly is the better fit for businesses coordinating varied meeting types and teams. Booksy is the better fit for salon and service professionals.

  • Calendly fits best

    Businesses coordinating varied meeting types and teams

  • Booksy fits best

    Salon and service professionals

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Side by side

Feature Calendly 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Booksy 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Business Scheduling Software #8 in Business Scheduling Software
Best for Businesses coordinating varied meeting types and teams Salon and service professionals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $10/seat/mo (best) $29.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Integrations 150+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Calendly 1/3 · Booksy 0/3
Booking page Not checked yet Not checked yet
Group scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Booking payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Not checked yet
Reminder channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes a customizable booking page and one-on-one scheduling
  • Supports group, collective, multi-host, and round-robin meetings
  • Connects calendars, video tools, CRMs, and payment services
  • Clients can book through a profile and booking link.
  • Waitlists, reminders, and rescheduling support appointment management.
  • Client records, payments, inventory, and staff tools extend beyond scheduling.
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to one event type and one calendar connection
  • Round-robin and lead routing require the Teams plan
  • Enterprise pricing is not stated here
  • There is no free plan; the monthly plan starts at $29.99.
  • The feature set spans business operations beyond appointment scheduling.
  • Support channels are email and documentation.
Our verdict

Calendly gives individuals and organizations a way to publish availability and let invitees book without back-and-forth email. It supports one-on-one, group, collective, multi-host, and round-robin meetings, with calendar conflict checking…

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Booksy brings online booking and day-to-day business management together for salons, barbers, and independent beauty and wellness professionals. Clients can book through a provider profile or booking link, while providers manage…

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  1. CalendlyBusiness Scheduling Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. BooksyBusiness Scheduling Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Calendly — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a customizable booking page and one-on-one scheduling
    • Supports group, collective, multi-host, and round-robin meetings
    • Connects calendars, video tools, CRMs, and payment services

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one event type and one calendar connection
    • Round-robin and lead routing require the Teams plan
    • Enterprise pricing is not stated here

  • Booksy — where it wins

    • Clients can book through a profile and booking link.
    • Waitlists, reminders, and rescheduling support appointment management.
    • Client records, payments, inventory, and staff tools extend beyond scheduling.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; the monthly plan starts at $29.99.
    • The feature set spans business operations beyond appointment scheduling.
    • Support channels are email and documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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