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Head-to-head · Business Scheduling Software

Doodle vs Booksy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Doodle #6 in Business Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Doodle
Booksy #8 in Business Scheduling Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Booksy

Doodle 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 scoreDoodle · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceDoodle · $11/seat/mo
  • Free planonly Doodle
  • Free trialonly Booksy
  • Most featuresDoodle · 1 of 3

Doodle scores higher on our rubric for business scheduling software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Doodle offers free plan; Booksy doesn't. Doodle is cheaper to start at $11/user/mo against $29.99/user/mo.

Doodle is the better fit for poll-based group scheduling. Booksy is the better fit for salon and service professionals.

  • Doodle fits best

    Poll-based group scheduling

  • Booksy fits best

    Salon and service professionals

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Side by side

Feature Doodle 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Booksy 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #6 in Business Scheduling Software #8 in Business Scheduling Software
Best for Poll-based group scheduling Salon and service professionals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $11/seat/mo (best) $29.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Doodle 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
  • Group polls help participants find a mutually suitable meeting time.
  • Booking pages and 1:1 scheduling let invitees select available times.
  • Calendar connections, reminders, video calls, and Stripe payments support bookings.
  • 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
  • The Free plan limits users to one Group Poll, Booking Page, and 1:1.
  • Pro and Team monthly prices are higher than their annual-billing rates.
  • Team administration features require a paid Team or Enterprise plan.
  • 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

Doodle brings several scheduling formats together: group polls for finding a time that suits participants, booking pages for self-scheduling, 1:1 appointments, and sign-up sheets for events. Individuals and teams can connect calendars,…

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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. DoodleBusiness Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan
  2. BooksyBusiness Scheduling Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Doodle — where it wins

    • Group polls help participants find a mutually suitable meeting time.
    • Booking pages and 1:1 scheduling let invitees select available times.
    • Calendar connections, reminders, video calls, and Stripe payments support bookings.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits users to one Group Poll, Booking Page, and 1:1.
    • Pro and Team monthly prices are higher than their annual-billing rates.
    • Team administration features require a paid Team or Enterprise plan.

  • 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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