Bookly Pricing Guide 2026
Full breakdown of Bookly's WordPress plugin pricing, add-on costs, and hidden expenses
Here's what Bookly charges in 2026: plans start at $0 and scale up to $89. Watch out for hidden fees on SMS, integrations, and team seats. Compare with SchedulingKit pricing.
Bookly Pricing Plans
Here's what Bookly charges for their scheduling software in 2026.
Bookly (Free)
- Basic appointment booking
- 1 service provider
- Simple booking form
- Email notifications
- WordPress integration
Bookly Pro
one-time lifetime purchase
- Unlimited staff members
- Unlimited services
- Google Calendar sync
- Online payments (Stripe/PayPal)
- SMS notifications
- Custom fields
- WooCommerce integration
- 1 year of updates and support
Prices as of 2026-03-01. Visit Bookly for current pricing.
Bookly Free Plan: What's the Catch?
Yes, Bookly has a free plan. But here's what you don't get:
- Only 1 service provider
- Very limited feature set
- No Google Calendar sync
- No online payments
- No custom fields or forms
- Basic email notifications only
Hidden Costs to Know About
Before signing up for Bookly, be aware of these additional costs:
- Google Calendar add-on costs $49 extra (one-time)
- Zoom/Google Meet integration add-on is $49 each
- Recurring appointments add-on costs $39
- Support and updates renewal after year 1 costs $49/year
- Popular add-ons (group booking, packages, etc.) cost $29-69 each
- Total cost with essential add-ons often exceeds $200-400
- Requires WordPress hosting ($5-30/month separately)
Bookly Pricing History
Bookly Pro base price increased from $69 to $89
Several add-on prices increased by $10-20
Support renewal pricing changed to $49/year
Bookly vs SchedulingKit
See how SchedulingKit compares on features and pricing.
| Feature | Bookly | SchedulingKit |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Cost | Free or $89 one-time | Free (Pro from $12/mo) |
| Calendar Sync | $49 add-on | Included free✓ |
| AI Chatbot | Not available | Included in Pro✓ |
| AI Voice Agent | Not available | Included in Pro✓ |
| Platform Independence | WordPress only | Works anywhere✓ |
| Updates & Support | $49/year renewal | Always included✓ |
Our Verdict
Bookly's $89 one-time price looks attractive, but essential add-ons (Google Calendar, Zoom, recurring appointments) push the real cost to $200-400+, plus $49/year for updates. It also locks you into WordPress. SchedulingKit runs independently, includes calendar sync free, and adds AI chatbot and voice agent — all for $12/month.
Bookly Pricing FAQs
How much does Bookly really cost?
The base Bookly Pro plugin is $89 one-time. But most businesses need add-ons: Google Calendar ($49), Zoom ($49), recurring appointments ($39), group booking ($39), and more. Total cost often reaches $200-400+, plus $49/year for continued support and updates.
Is Bookly really one-time payment?
The initial purchase is one-time, but after the first year, updates and support cost $49/year to renew. Without renewal, you keep the plugin but lose updates and compatibility fixes — risky with WordPress updates.
Does Bookly work without WordPress?
No — Bookly is a WordPress-only plugin. If your website goes down or you switch platforms, your booking system goes with it. SchedulingKit works independently on any website.
Is the free version of Bookly usable?
Barely — the free version supports only 1 staff member, no calendar sync, no payments, and very basic features. Most businesses need Bookly Pro plus add-ons to be functional.
Who Is Bookly Best For?
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