Best scheduling and booking tools
Meeting booking links, group polls and appointment scheduling software, from free personal booking pages to salon and studio booking systems and self-hosted open-source schedulers.
32 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All scheduling and booking tools
- Alternatives to Calendly
The best-known booking-link tool: share your availability and let people pick a meeting time.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension - Alternatives to Cal.com
Open-source scheduling infrastructure with a generous free hosted plan and a self-hosted option.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted - Alternatives to SimplyBook.me
Modular online booking system for service businesses, with a free plan and many add-ons.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Setmore
Appointment booking for small service businesses, with a free plan for up to four users.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS - Alternatives to Acuity Scheduling
Squarespace's appointment scheduler for service businesses that take bookings and payments online.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to zcal
A free scheduling-link tool with customisable booking pages and unlimited calendars.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Square Appointments
Booking and calendar software from Square, free for basic use and tied into Square payments.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to YouCanBookMe
UK-based booking page builder known for deep customisation of forms, emails and branding.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to OnceHub
Scheduling, lead routing and chatbots for engaging prospects across web and phone.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Koalendar
Simple booking pages with a free forever plan, mobile apps and booking pages in 30+ languages.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to TidyCal
AppSumo's booking-link tool, best known for a one-time lifetime price instead of a subscription.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Fresha
Booking and business software for salons, spas and clinics, with a consumer booking marketplace.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Zoho Bookings
Zoho's low-cost appointment scheduler for teams, with routing and links into the Zoho suite.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Trafft
All-in-one booking and business management for service businesses, sold in seat-based plans.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Picktime
Low-cost appointment and class booking for small businesses, free for up to three staff.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to SavvyCal
A scheduling-link tool where invitees can overlay their own calendar to find a time quickly.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Amelia
A WordPress booking plugin for appointments and events, sold as annual or lifetime licences.
PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Rallly
Open-source group scheduling polls: share a few dates and let people vote, no login needed.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - ChAlternatives to Chili Piper
Inbound lead routing and instant meeting booking for B2B sales and marketing teams.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Easy!Appointments
Free, open-source appointment booking you install on your own PHP and MySQL server.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to SuperSaaS
Flexible online booking for appointments, resources and classes, priced by booking volume.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Booksy
Booking app for barbers, salons and beauty pros, paired with a consumer app clients use to book.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Doodle
The original group-poll scheduler, now also offering booking pages and sign-up sheets.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to RevenueHero
Inbound form-to-meeting routing for B2B sales teams, with published monthly pricing.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Bookly
Long-running WordPress booking plugin, with paid Pro licences and optional add-ons.
PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Microsoft Bookings
Appointment booking pages built into Microsoft 365, accessible from the web, Outlook and Teams.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Crab Fit
Free, open-source group availability tool that shows a heat-map of when everyone is free.
FreeOpen sourceWeb, Android - Alternatives to TimeTap
Appointment scheduling for organisations with complex needs, from schools to government offices.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Mindbody
Business management and class booking platform for fitness studios, gyms and wellness businesses.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Appointlet
Booking pages and team scheduling with a free plan, priced per member on its paid tier.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Book Like A Boss
Booking pages that double as mini sales pages for freelancers and coaches selling services.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Zeeg
GDPR-focused scheduling from Germany, with a free plan and an optional AI voice agent.
Free plan + paidWeb
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Common questions
What are the best scheduling and booking tools?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading scheduling and booking tools right now are Calendly, Cal.com, SimplyBook.me, Setmore and Acuity Scheduling.
Are there free scheduling and booking tools?
Yes. Calendly (free plan + paid), Cal.com (open source), SimplyBook.me (free plan + paid), Setmore (free plan + paid) and zcal (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 19 free or freemium apps we track.
Which scheduling and booking tools are open source?
Cal.com, Rallly, Easy!Appointments and Crab Fit.