Pricing Comparison

Scheduling Software
Pricing Guides

Complete pricing breakdowns for all major scheduling tools. Discover hidden costs and find the best value for your business.

Scheduling software pricing can be misleading. Base rates often exclude add-ons like SMS reminders, payment processing, or extra team seats—costs that add up quickly once you scale. A tool that costs $8/month for a solo user can easily run $50+/month once you add a second team member, automated reminders, and Stripe integration.

Our pricing guides break down what each tool actually charges, including hidden fees, per-seat surcharges, and upgrade paths. We compare free tiers honestly—some offer unlimited bookings, while others cap you at a handful of events per month. We also flag contract lock-ins, annual-only discounts, and features that disappear when you downgrade.

How to Use These Guides

Start with the tool you're currently evaluating and look at the tier that matches your team size. Pay close attention to the “What's Not Included” sections—those reveal the true cost gap between plans. If you're comparing two or more tools, open the relevant guides side by side and compare at the same team size and feature set.

For teams growing quickly, focus on the per-seat pricing model. Some platforms charge a flat rate per workspace, while others bill per user. The difference compounds: a 10-person team on a per-seat model can pay 5× more than the same team on a flat-rate plan with identical features.

If cost is your primary concern, check our free scheduling software section for tools that offer generous free tiers with no time limits.

Calendly Pricing

A complete breakdown of Calendly's pricing plans, features, and hidden costs. Updated for 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Sales teams scheduling demosConsultants booking client calls

Acuity Scheduling Pricing

Detailed breakdown of Acuity Scheduling's pricing tiers, features, and value analysis for 2026.

Starting at:$16
No free plan
Service-based businesses (salons, spas, consultants)Businesses needing payment collection at booking

Cal.com Pricing

Complete guide to Cal.com pricing, including self-hosted options and cloud plans for 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Technical teams comfortable with self-hostingCompanies wanting data sovereignty

Setmore Pricing

Complete breakdown of Setmore's pricing plans and features for small business scheduling in 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Small service businesses (4 staff or fewer)Budget-conscious freelancers

Doodle Pricing

Full breakdown of Doodle's pricing plans for group scheduling and meeting polls in 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Groups needing to find meeting timesEvent organizers polling availability

Microsoft Bookings Pricing

Understanding Microsoft Bookings pricing through Microsoft 365 subscriptions in 2026.

Starting at:$6
No free plan
Businesses already using Microsoft 365Organizations invested in Microsoft ecosystem

Square Appointments Pricing

Complete pricing guide for Square Appointments and how it fits into the Square ecosystem for 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Solo service providersBusinesses already using Square POS

SimplyBook.me Pricing

Full breakdown of SimplyBook.me pricing tiers and features for service business scheduling in 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Service businesses with moderate booking volumeBusinesses needing specific feature mix

Appointy Pricing

Comprehensive Appointy pricing guide with plan comparisons and feature breakdown for 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Small service businessesFitness studios and gyms

HubSpot Meetings Pricing

Understanding HubSpot Meetings pricing within the HubSpot CRM ecosystem for 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Sales teams using HubSpot CRMBusinesses invested in HubSpot ecosystem

TidyCal Pricing

Complete breakdown of TidyCal's lifetime deal pricing and features for budget-conscious schedulers in 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Solo freelancers on a budgetSimple scheduling needs

Vagaro Pricing

Complete Vagaro pricing guide for salon, spa, and fitness business scheduling and management in 2026.

Starting at:$25
No free plan
Salons and hair studiosSpas and wellness centers

Booksy Pricing

Complete Booksy pricing breakdown for barbers, salons, and beauty business scheduling in 2026.

Starting at:$29.99
No free plan
BarbershopsHair salons

Fresha Pricing

Complete guide to Fresha's free beauty salon software and transaction-based pricing model in 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
New beauty businesses starting outSalons wanting marketplace exposure

YouCanBook.me Pricing

Full breakdown of YouCanBook.me pricing for calendar-based booking in 2026.

Starting at:$0
Free plan available
Google Calendar power usersSimple 1:1 meeting scheduling

Timely Pricing

Complete guide to Timely salon software pricing, plans, and costs for 2026.

Starting at:$29
No free plan
Hair salonsBeauty businesses

Why Pay More for Scheduling?

SchedulingKit offers a generous free plan with unlimited bookings, calendar sync, and payment collection. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Free forever plan available • No credit card required