Cal.com
by Cal.comCal.com is appointment scheduling software for web, mobile, desktop, APIs and self-hosted setups.
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Best Appointment Scheduling Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Cal.com leads this list of 138 (record score 9.2, free plan). Zoho Bookings is next (record score 8.1, free plan), and Setmore is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.1).
Appointment scheduling software helps people publish booking pages, manage calendars and set meeting rules. This list is for buyers comparing those tools across web and device access, pricing paths and scheduling features.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Cal.com | Cal.com is appointment scheduling software for web, mobile, desktop, APIs and self-hosted setups. | 9.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Zoho Bookings | Zoho Bookings is appointment scheduling software with booking pages and payments on Android and iOS. | 8.1 | $8 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Setmore | Setmore suits businesses that want clients to schedule appointments or group classes and pay online or in person. | 8.1 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 SchedulingKit | SchedulingKit may suit solo professionals and teams that need booking pages, calendar coordination, reminders, and payment collection. | 8.0 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Acuity Scheduling | Acuity Scheduling is paid appointment scheduling software with booking payments on web and mobile. | 7.9 | $20 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 YouCanBookMe | YouCanBookMe offers free and paid web scheduling with a 14-day trial. | 7.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Fresha | Fresha manages appointments with booking pages, group sessions and one-way calendar updates on web and mobile. | 7.9 | $2.95 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Vagaro | Vagaro is paid appointment scheduling software with booking payments on web, mobile and desktop. | 7.9 | $10 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 09 TidyCal | TidyCal offers free and paid web scheduling with booking pages, two-way sync, group and round-robin scheduling. | 7.8 | $12 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Reservio | Reservio is appointment scheduling software available on Android, iOS, web and through an API. | 7.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
Compare free plans and paid starting points with calendar sync, group booking, round-robin scheduling, reminders and payment collection. Check platform support when your work spans browsers, phones, desktops or an API.
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Zoho Bookings
Zoho Bookings is appointment scheduling software with booking pages and payments on Android and iOS.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record8.1 Visit
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Setmore
Setmore suits businesses that want clients to schedule appointments or group classes and pay online or in person.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record8.1 Visit
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SchedulingKit
SchedulingKit may suit solo professionals and teams that need booking pages, calendar coordination, reminders, and payment collection.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.0 Visit
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Acuity Scheduling
Acuity Scheduling is paid appointment scheduling software with booking payments on web and mobile.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record7.9 Visit
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YouCanBookMe
Web Free plan Record7.9 Visit YouCanBookMe offers free and paid web scheduling with a 14-day trial.
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Fresha
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $2.95 a month Record7.9 Visit Fresha manages appointments with booking pages, group sessions and one-way calendar updates on web and mobile.
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Vagaro
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $10 a month Record7.9 Visit Vagaro is paid appointment scheduling software with booking payments on web, mobile and desktop.
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TidyCal
Web $12 a month, billed yearly Record7.8 Visit TidyCal offers free and paid web scheduling with booking pages, two-way sync, group and round-robin scheduling.
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Reservio
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.8 Visit Reservio is appointment scheduling software available on Android, iOS, web and through an API.
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Calendar.com
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $20 a month, billed yearly Record7.7 Visit Calendar.com schedules appointments with team calendars and time blocks on web and mobile.
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Calendly
Browser extension $10 a month, billed yearly Record7.6 Visit Calendly offers free and paid scheduling with a browser extension and booking payments.
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Zoom Scheduler
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record7.5 Visit Zoom Scheduler is appointment scheduling software with group, round-robin and two-way calendar booking.
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SimplyBook.me
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.5 Visit SimplyBook.me is appointment scheduling software with booking payments on web, iOS and Android.
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Booksy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $29.99 a month Record7.3 Visit It suits independent beauty and barber professionals as well as salon and barbershop owners who need booking, payment, and team tools.
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GlossGenius
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $28 a month, billed yearly Record7.3 Visit GlossGenius suits beauty, wellness, medspa, health, and fitness businesses that need booking and business management tools.
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TIMIFY
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 €9 a month, billed yearly Record7.3 Visit TIMIFY offers appointment booking pages through web, mobile, desktop and API connections.
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SimplyMeet.me
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5.99 a month Record7.1 Visit SimplyMeet.me is appointment scheduling software with group, round-robin and two-way calendar booking.
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Picktime
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $2.25 a month, billed yearly Record7.0 Visit Picktime provides appointment booking pages with calendar updates in both directions on web, iOS and Android.
Before you choose
Compare free plans, trials and paid starts
Use the Free plan field to see whether a tool offers a no-cost path. A free trial is a separate route and may suit a short evaluation before payment.
Paid starting prices differ by product and billing term. For example, SimplyMeet.me lists paid plans from $5.99 per user per month with a 14-day trial, while Zoom Scheduler lists paid plans from $4.99 per user per month when billed annually with a 14-day trial.
Match the platforms you use
Web access appears across the category, with support also listed for iOS, Android, APIs, macOS and Windows. Choose a tool that reaches the devices and systems tied to your booking work.
An API can matter when bookings need to connect with another service. Mobile support can matter when you manage appointments away from a desktop.
Check booking and calendar controls
Booking pages give clients a place to choose an appointment. Calendar sync helps keep availability aligned with existing schedules.
Group booking supports sessions with several attendees. Round-robin scheduling can distribute bookings among people or calendars.
Review reminders and payments
Automated reminders can handle appointment notices without manual messages. Payment collection can connect a booking with a charge when the tool supports it.
Check both fields against your process. A tool may fit scheduling needs but lack the reminder or payment control you require.
Consider code access
Open-source software is represented in this category. If you need to read or change code, check the licence and the project details before choosing a tool.
Questions
What does appointment scheduling software do?
It can provide booking pages, sync calendars, schedule groups or round-robin appointments, send automated reminders and collect payments, depending on the tool.
Which platforms are covered?
The comparison lists web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and Windows support. Check a tool's platform fields for the access you need.
Is a free plan the same as a free trial?
No. A free plan is an ongoing no-cost option. A free trial is a time-limited way to evaluate a paid service.
What should I check for team scheduling?
Look at group booking, round-robin scheduling, calendar sync and automated reminders. These fields show whether the tool matches shared appointment work.
Can these tools collect payments?
Payment collection is a comparison field. Review the tool's details to confirm whether it supports the payment flow your bookings require.
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