Migrate from Amelia
to SchedulingKit
Complete guide to migrating from Amelia (WordPress booking plugin) to SchedulingKit. Transfer your services, employee settings, and booking configuration.
Migrating from Amelia to SchedulingKit takes about 1-2 hours. This step-by-step guide covers data export, account setup, and going live. See how the two compare in our Amelia alternative breakdown.
What Transfers from Amelia?
Can Be Transferred
- Service types and durations
- Employee list and assignments
- Calendar integrations (reconnect required)
- Customer contact information (export as CSV)
- Business hours and availability settings
Cannot Be Transferred
- Historical booking data (export separately from WordPress)
- Amelia-specific event tickets and attendee lists
- Custom form configurations (recreate in SchedulingKit)
- Payment history from Stripe/PayPal (stays in those platforms)
- WordPress-specific shortcodes and page layouts
Migration Steps
Follow these steps to complete your migration in 1-2 hours
Export Your Amelia Data
Log into your WordPress admin panel and navigate to Amelia > Settings. Export your customer list, services, and employee data. If Amelia provides a CSV export option, use it. Otherwise, document your service details, employee assignments, and business hours manually.
💡 Tips:
- •Screenshot your service configurations (names, durations, prices, employee assignments)
- •Export your customer list with names and emails
- •Note all active integrations (Google Calendar, Zoom, payment gateways)
- •Document your business hours and employee schedules
Create Your SchedulingKit Account
Sign up for SchedulingKit (free). During onboarding, set up your business profile, branding, and timezone to match your Amelia configuration.
💡 Tips:
- •Use the same business name and branding for client continuity
- •Set your timezone and business hours to match your Amelia settings
- •Choose a booking page URL similar to your current one
Recreate Your Services
Use SchedulingKit's event type builder to recreate your Amelia services. Match durations, buffer times, and pricing for each service type.
💡 Tips:
- •Start with your most popular services
- •Copy service names, descriptions, and durations exactly
- •Set up pricing to match your current rates
- •Configure intake forms for services that need client information
Set Up Your Team
Add team members and assign them to the appropriate services. Configure individual schedules, availability, and permissions to match your Amelia employee settings.
💡 Tips:
- •Invite team members using their email addresses
- •Assign services to the correct team members
- •Set individual availability and working hours
- •Configure any service-specific employee assignments
Connect Integrations and Payments
Reconnect your calendar (Google Calendar, Outlook), set up payment processing through Stripe, and configure automated email/SMS reminders.
💡 Tips:
- •Connect Google Calendar first to prevent double-bookings during transition
- •Set up Stripe for payment collection
- •Configure automated reminders to match your Amelia notification settings
- •Set up the AI chatbot for automated booking on your website
Replace Amelia on Your Website
Remove the Amelia shortcodes from your WordPress pages and replace them with SchedulingKit's embed widget or booking link. Update any other locations where your booking link appears.
💡 Tips:
- •Replace Amelia shortcodes with SchedulingKit's embed code
- •Update your website navigation and booking buttons
- •Update Google Business Profile booking link
- •Update social media profiles with the new booking link
- •Email your client list with the new booking link
Feature Comparison
How Amelia features map to SchedulingKit
| Feature | Amelia | SchedulingKit |
|---|---|---|
| Online Booking | Amelia booking wizard | SchedulingKit booking page + AI chatbotSchedulingKit adds AI-powered booking that Amelia doesn't have |
| Employee Management | Individual employee schedules and services | Team scheduling with permissionsBoth handle multi-employee scheduling |
| Event Scheduling | Events with tickets and capacity | Group booking eventsAmelia has deeper event management — SchedulingKit covers standard group booking |
| Payments | Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay | Stripe integrationAmelia supports more payment gateways natively |
| Calendar Sync | Google Calendar two-way sync | Google Calendar + Outlook two-way syncSchedulingKit adds Outlook support |
| Reminders | Email and SMS notifications | Automated email and SMS remindersComparable reminder functionality |
| Custom Fields | Custom fields on booking forms | Custom intake formsBoth support custom data collection during booking |
| Multilingual | Built-in multilingual support | Multilingual booking pagesBoth support multiple languages |
What to Expect
What You'll Gain
- AI chatbot that books appointments 24/7 from your website
- AI voice agent that handles phone bookings automatically
- Platform independence — your booking system works even if you leave WordPress
- No manual plugin updates or WordPress maintenance for booking
- AI CRM that tracks client relationships automatically
- Free plan that covers basic booking needs — no license cost required
Things to Consider
- Native WordPress integration with shortcode embedding (use SchedulingKit's widget instead)
- Event scheduling with custom tickets (use group booking in SchedulingKit)
- Razorpay and PayPal payment support (SchedulingKit uses Stripe)
- One-time pricing model (SchedulingKit uses monthly per-seat pricing)
- Deep WordPress admin panel integration (manage bookings from SchedulingKit dashboard instead)
Migration Questions
Why switch from Amelia to SchedulingKit?
Amelia is WordPress-only, has no AI features, and the ownership transition from TMS to Suspended Networks has created uncertainty about future development. SchedulingKit works on any website, includes AI receptionist, chatbot, and voice agent, and is actively developed with regular updates.
Will my WordPress site still work after removing Amelia?
Yes. Removing Amelia only affects your booking functionality. Your WordPress site, pages, and other plugins remain unaffected. Replace Amelia shortcodes with SchedulingKit's embed widget to restore booking on the same pages.
How does the cost compare?
Amelia's plugin costs $79-279 one-time plus renewal fees and WordPress hosting. SchedulingKit starts free, with Standard at $12/seat/month ($10 annual) and Pro at $20/seat/month ($16 annual). SchedulingKit includes AI features and hosting — no separate WordPress costs needed.
Will my clients notice the switch?
The booking interface will look different, but the core experience — selecting a service, choosing a time, and booking — is the same. Send your clients an email with the new booking link. The AI chatbot may improve their experience with 24/7 automated booking.
Further Reading
- G2: Scheduling Software Reviews — Compare scheduling platforms before switching.
- Capterra: Scheduling Software — Independent reviews and comparisons.
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