SimplyBook.me

SimplyBook.me is an online booking platform for professionals and businesses managing appointments, payments, and teams. Clients can book through websites, social media, Google, and client apps; admin and client mobile apps support booking management and reservations. Features include two-way calendar sync, group and recurring bookings, automated reminders, deposits, reviews, and payment collection. Calendar connections include Google Calendar and Outlook. Business integrations include Facebook, Instagram, Google My Business, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, WordPress, and APIs; the service says it connects with more than 5,000 integrations. Plans support multiple providers, system users, roles, and team calendars. The free plan has no time limit, but must be renewed monthly; it allows 50 bookings per month, one custom feature, and one provider. A 14-day trial requires no credit card or payment information. Paid plans start at $11.90/mo (annual), and annual billing offers a 17% saving. SimplyBook.me is available on web, iOS, and Android. The platform lists ISO 27001, SSL, SSO, daily backups, and GDPR compliance; HIPAA-enabling features require specific settings and are not active by default.

SimplyBook.me combines booking pages, payment collection, calendar sync, and team scheduling across web and mobile. The free plan has monthly booking and provider limits, and HIPAA-enabling settings require attention.

It may suit solo professionals, small businesses, or larger teams that need online appointments, payment collection, and shared scheduling. The platform is available on web, iOS, and Android.

Overview

SimplyBook.me is booking software for service businesses that want clients to schedule online and staff to manage appointments across web and mobile. It suits solo providers and growing teams that need payments, calendar coordination, and multiple booking channels in one platform. Its main trade-off is capacity: even paid tiers impose booking and provider caps until Enterprise.

Key features

• Booking and payments: Clients can book through websites, social media, Google, and client apps, while businesses can collect payments and deposits. Group and recurring bookings, automated reminders, and client reviews support a broader appointment workflow; the lack of round-robin scheduling is a drawback for teams that need appointments automatically rotated among providers.
• Calendar and team coordination: Two-way sync with Google Calendar and Outlook helps keep schedules aligned. Plans support multiple providers, system users, roles, and team calendars, though provider limits vary by tier.
• Integrations: Facebook, Instagram, Google My Business, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, WordPress, and APIs are among the integrations, alongside connections to more than 5,000 services. That breadth is useful for businesses fitting booking into existing tools.
• Security and support: Security measures include ISO 27001, SSL, SSO, daily backups, and GDPR compliance. HIPAA-enabling settings require specific configuration and are not active by default, so healthcare businesses should account for that before relying on them. Human support is available 24/7, with weekday chat and email coverage; agents support English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian, and Ukrainian.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing, billed monthly, and includes 50 bookings, one custom feature, and one provider. It has no time limit but must be renewed monthly. That makes it a low-commitment option for a solo provider with modest appointment volume, but the cap can quickly become restrictive.

Basic costs €11.9 per month billed annually or €13.9 per month billed monthly. It raises capacity to 100 bookings, three custom features, and five providers, fitting a small team that does not need extensive customization. Standard is €24.9 per month billed annually or €29.9 per month billed monthly, with 500 bookings, eight custom features, and 15 providers; it is the more practical step for a busier operation. Annual billing offers a 17% saving.

Premium costs €49.9 per month billed annually or €59.9 per month billed monthly. It includes 2,000 bookings, unlimited custom features, and 30 providers, suiting a larger team with heavier demand. Enterprise has custom pricing, custom booking and provider capacity, and unlimited custom features.

A 14-day trial does not require a credit card or payment information and includes most custom features, with several exclusions. The lower tiers trade capacity and customization for lower cost, and even Premium has a fixed monthly booking and provider ceiling.

Platforms

SimplyBook.me is available on web, iOS, and Android. Admin apps support booking management, while client apps let customers book. Calendar sync is two-way with Google Calendar and Outlook.

Who it's for

Solo professionals can start with the free tier, while small businesses can use paid plans to add providers and booking capacity. Larger teams and enterprises have higher limits or custom capacity, though businesses that need automatic provider rotation should consider another scheduling tool.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Multiple booking channels, payments, deposits, and client apps give customers several ways to schedule and pay.
• Pro: Two-way calendar sync and team calendars help coordinate providers across a growing operation.
• Pro: A no-card 14-day trial and a free plan without a time limit make it possible to start without an upfront commitment.
• Con: Monthly booking caps range from 50 on Free to 2,000 on Premium, so busy businesses may need Enterprise.
• Con: HIPAA-enabling settings are not on by default, requiring configuration by businesses that need them.
• Con: No round-robin scheduling leaves teams without automatic rotation among providers.

Alternatives

Setmore is worth considering for a small team that wants a free plan covering up to four users. Zoho Bookings may suit a single-user setup that values a free tier and a 15-day premium trial without card details. Plandok offers a forever-free plan with up to five employees and unlimited appointments, making it an alternative for businesses prioritizing appointment volume over SimplyBook.me's broader feature set. Salonist is another freemium option with a free marketplace-listing plan covering 50 appointments monthly. Acuity Scheduling is a paid option with a Starter plan covering one calendar. Boulevard is a paid alternative. Fresha offers freemium plans for independent users and teams. GlossGenius is a paid alternative with a Standard plan that includes a booking website and client notifications.

For category comparisons, browse Salon and Spa Scheduling Software or Appointment Scheduling Software.

Verdict

SimplyBook.me is a strong fit for service businesses that need online booking across channels, payment collection, and team scheduling with room to scale. Choose it for its combination of booking, calendars, integrations, and client-facing apps; look elsewhere if you need round-robin scheduling or want to avoid booking caps on paid plans.