Cloudbeds Booking Engine vs SimplyBook.me

Cloudbeds Booking Engine7.8Visit SimplyBook.me6.9Visit

Higher score Cloudbeds Booking Engine #2 in Reservations Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cloudbeds

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SimplyBook.me #7 in Reservations Software 6.9/10 Free plan · paid from $11.90/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit SimplyBook.me

• Cloudbeds Booking Engine fits best

  Hotels focused on direct accommodation bookings

• SimplyBook.me fits best

  Service businesses seeking low-cost flexible booking

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Side by side

Feature	Cloudbeds Booking Engine 7.8/10 Visit ↗	SimplyBook.me 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	6.9
Ranking	#2 in Reservations Software	#7 in Reservations Software
Best for	Hotels focused on direct accommodation bookings	Service businesses seeking low-cost flexible booking
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$11.9/mo
Free plan	Not published	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, PCI DSS	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	400+ integrations	5,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudbeds Booking Engine 0/4 · SimplyBook.me 1/4
Online booking	Not published	Not published
Automated reminders	Not published	✓ (best)
Waitlist management	Not published	Not published
Deposit collection	Not published	Not published
Specs
Reservation types	Not published	Not published
Booking channels	website and social	Not published
Our review
Pros	Offers date- and occupancy-based availability, rates, and accommodation details Supports widgets, embedded flows, standalone pages, and direct booking links Provides rate plans, packages, promo codes, add-ons, and 31 interface languages	Free plan includes a booking website, widget, one custom feature, and one provider Two-way Google and Outlook calendar sync, reminders, group bookings, and payments Web, iOS, Android, API access, and connectivity across 5,000 integrations
Cons	Pricing is quote-based and tied to Cloudbeds plans, not listed as a standalone price Properties manage booking details and payments through connected Cloudbeds tools Not suited to properties seeking a booking engine independent of Cloudbeds PMS	Round-robin scheduling is not included Branded apps, HIPAA option, SAML SSO, and advanced payments require higher tiers Plan capacity varies by booking volume, providers, and selected custom features
Our verdict	Cloudbeds Booking Engine is a direct reservation tool for lodging businesses, including hotels, vacation rentals, and B&Bs. It lets guests search by stay dates and occupancy, compare available accommodations and rates, enter reservation… Read the review →	SimplyBook.me is an online appointment scheduling platform for service businesses such as salons, clinics, gyms, educators, and consultancies. It combines branded booking pages and embeddable widgets with two-way Google Calendar and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cloudbeds Booking Engine — where it wins

  • Offers date- and occupancy-based availability, rates, and accommodation details
  • Supports widgets, embedded flows, standalone pages, and direct booking links
  • Provides rate plans, packages, promo codes, add-ons, and 31 interface languages

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based and tied to Cloudbeds plans, not listed as a standalone price
  • Properties manage booking details and payments through connected Cloudbeds tools
  • Not suited to properties seeking a booking engine independent of Cloudbeds PMS

• SimplyBook.me — where it wins

  • Free plan includes a booking website, widget, one custom feature, and one provider
  • Two-way Google and Outlook calendar sync, reminders, group bookings, and payments
  • Web, iOS, Android, API access, and connectivity across 5,000 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Round-robin scheduling is not included
  • Branded apps, HIPAA option, SAML SSO, and advanced payments require higher tiers
  • Plan capacity varies by booking volume, providers, and selected custom features

• Cloudbeds Booking Engine7.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A hotel-focused booking engine for managing direct reservations through Cloudbeds PMS.

  Visit CloudbedsFull verdict →
• SimplyBook.me6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $11.90/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

  Flexible booking, payments, calendars, and apps with a free entry plan.

  Visit SimplyBook.meFull verdict →