Scheduling AI Tools
- SimplyBook.me
- What it offers: SimplyBook.me is a powerful online booking platform built for service-based businesses. It lets you take bookings 24/7, accept payments, send reminders, manage staff calendars, and sync with Google or Outlook.
- Best for: Salons, health clinics, consultants, tutors, and fitness professionals looking for a fully-branded, feature-rich scheduling solution.
- Example use cases: A physiotherapy clinic wants to accept online bookings with pre-session forms and automatic SMS reminders; and a nail salon wants to offer client loyalty programs and gift cards alongside bookings as well as collect payments via Stripe.
- Paid plans: Basic Plan: £10.90/month. Standard Plan: £20.80/month. Premium Plan: £45.80/month.
- Pro tip: Enable the Facebook and Instagram booking plugin to let clients book directly from your social media pages - perfect for boosting conversion without ads.
- Setmore
- What it offers: Setmore is a clean, beginner-friendly appointment booking system which offers calendar sync, video integrations (Zoom/Google Meet), and team scheduling. Its freemium model makes it ideal for startups and small teams.
- Best for: Coaches, therapists, growing teams, and agencies looking for flexible, modern booking tools with video call integration.
- Example use cases: A fitness coach wants to enable clients to schedule 1:1 Zoom sessions with auto-reminders; and a beauty clinic wants to co-ordinates multiple staff calendars across two branches.
- Paid plans: Pro Plan: $5/user/month (1-2 users). Teams Plan: $5 per user per month (unlimited users). (Can be accessed by UK businesses)*
- Pro tip: Use Setmore’s built-in reviews feature to automatically collect testimonials after each appointment, helping you build trust and credibility on autopilot.
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Comparison table
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| Simplybook.me | Setmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | ✅ Service businesses needing booking + payment integration | ✅ SMEs and freelancers with in-person or remote clients |
| Booking & Scheduling | ✅ Robust booking system with custom services and provider support | ✅ Intuitive appointment scheduling with calendar view |
| Custom Branding | ✅ Fully brandable client booking page | ✅ Custom logo and themes in Pro plan |
| Payment Integration | ✅ Accepts payments via multiple gateways (Stripe, Square, PayPal) | ✅ Integrated payment options (Stripe/Square) |
| Reminders & Notifications | ✅ Email, SMS & push notifications | ✅ Email and SMS notifications built-in |
| Ease of Use | ✅ Simple for users and rich admin options | ✅ Drag-and-drop UI with easy onboarding |
| Paid Plans |
Basic Plan: £10.90/month. Standard Plan: £20.80/month. Premium Plan: £45.80/month. |
Pro Plan: $5/user/month (1–2 users). Teams Plan: $5/user/month (unlimited users). (Can be accessed by UK businesses) |