6 Best Microsoft Bookings Alternatives (2026)
A Microsoft Bookings alternative that works with Google, Outlook, and iCloud calendars and takes payments at booking.
Microsoft Bookings is a scheduling app included with eligible Microsoft 365 business subscriptions, and it fits organizations that run on Outlook and Teams. As a Microsoft Bookings alternative, SchedulingKit replaces the booking page, staff availability, service setup, reminders, and Teams meeting links, but it does not require Microsoft 365. It syncs with Google, Outlook/Microsoft 365, and Apple iCloud calendars, and connects Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. On paid plans it adds full or deposit payments through Stripe, PayPal, or Square, invoices, opt-in SMS reminders, and a client portal; Pro adds round robin, recurring bookings, and packages. It does not replace the rest of Microsoft 365. SchedulingKit's plans are Free (one team member), Standard $12, Pro $20, and Business $36 per seat per month.
SchedulingKit
Our #1 Pick
Appointment scheduling software with online booking, calendar sync and a free plan for one team member. Payments, SMS reminders, team scheduling and AI add-ons are on paid plans. No credit card required.
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SchedulingKit vs Microsoft Bookings
A quick comparison of the most important differences.
| Area | SchedulingKit | Microsoft Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar support | Google, Outlook/Microsoft 365, iCloud | Microsoft 365 calendars |
| Prerequisites | None | Eligible Microsoft 365 business plan |
| Online payments | Stripe, PayPal, Square (Standard+) | Check Microsoft's current options |
| Video meetings | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet | Teams |
Full Feature Comparison
See how SchedulingKit stacks up against Microsoft Bookings feature by feature.
| Feature | SchedulingKit | Microsoft Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| Works without Microsoft 365 | ||
| Google Calendar sync | ||
| Microsoft Teams meetings | ||
| Online payments | Standard and above | Check current options |
| Invoices | ||
| Client portal |
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Our Verdict
Microsoft Bookings is a sensible choice if your whole organization already runs on Microsoft 365. If you use mixed calendars or need to take payments at booking, SchedulingKit handles the appointment workflow without a Microsoft 365 requirement.
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