Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software
Calendly vs SimplyBook.me
Calendly leads on 2 checks, SimplyBook.me on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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 planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresCalendly · 5 of 5
Calendly scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 9.4 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #14.
Calendly is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $11.90/user/mo. Calendly offers round-robin scheduling; SimplyBook.me doesn't.
Calendly is the better fit for teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler. SimplyBook.me is the better fit for appointment businesses needing client operations.
- Calendly fits best
Teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler
- SimplyBook.me fits best
Appointment businesses needing client operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Calendly 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | SimplyBook.me 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Appointment Scheduling Software | #14 in Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a broad mainstream scheduler | Appointment businesses needing client operations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $10/seat/mo (best) | $11.90/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 150+ integrations | 5,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Calendly 5/5 · SimplyBook.me 4/5 | ||
| Booking pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Round-robin scheduling | ✓ (best) | — |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Calendar sync | Two-way | Two-way |
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| Our verdict | Calendly is a cloud-based appointment and meeting scheduling platform for individuals, small teams, and larger organizations. Users create event types, publish customizable booking pages, connect calendars to check availability, and let… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Calendly — where it wins
- Free plan includes a customizable booking page and one-on-one scheduling
- Team plans add round-robin scheduling, lead routing, and Salesforce
- Supports payments, reminders, mobile apps, embeds, APIs, and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Free is limited to one event type and one calendar connection
- Round-robin and lead routing require the Teams plan
- Enterprise starts at 50 seats and adds organization-level controls
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
- Calendly9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad scheduler with strong team routing, payments, reminders, and integrations.
Visit CalendlyFull verdict → - SimplyBook.me7.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible scheduling platform for service businesses with payments, apps, and add-ons.
Visit SimplyBook.meFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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