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Best Booking Tools 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Booking tools help businesses let customers schedule appointments, classes or events online. This list helps you compare tools before choosing one for your booking workflow.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Cal.com | 6.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 Perfect Venue | Perfect Venue is aimed at hospitality groups and venues handling private events or group dining. | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 WellnessLiving | 6.0 | $69 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Eventbrite | Eventbrite suits organizers handling everything from classes to concerts and festivals, as well as attendees looking to discover and access events. | 5.7 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Skedda | Skedda may suit organizations managing shared workplaces, university spaces, parking facilities, academic labs, or education centers. | 5.7 | $99 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Ticket Tailor | Ticket Tailor suits event creators, from first-time organizers and charities to venues, festivals, workshops, and conferences. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Setmore | Setmore suits businesses that want clients to schedule appointments or group classes and pay online or in person. | 5.6 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Bookwhen | 5.5 | $160 a year | Free plan | Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Fresha | 5.5 | $2.95 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 GlossGenius | GlossGenius suits beauty, wellness, medspa, health, and fitness businesses that need booking and business management tools. | 5.5 | $28 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first. It uses figures published by the makers and does not score the tools.
02
Perfect Venue
Perfect Venue is aimed at hospitality groups and venues handling private events or group dining.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
03
WellnessLiving
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Eventbrite
Eventbrite suits organizers handling everything from classes to concerts and festivals, as well as attendees looking to discover and access events.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
05
Skedda
Skedda may suit organizations managing shared workplaces, university spaces, parking facilities, academic labs, or education centers.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.7 Visit
6
Ticket Tailor
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.7 Visit Ticket Tailor suits event creators, from first-time organizers and charities to venues, festivals, workshops, and conferences.
7
Setmore
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $5 a month Record5.6 Visit Setmore suits businesses that want clients to schedule appointments or group classes and pay online or in person.
10
GlossGenius
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $28 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit GlossGenius suits beauty, wellness, medspa, health, and fitness businesses that need booking and business management tools.
11
Zoho Bookings
AndroidiPhone & iPad $8 a month Record5.5 Visit Zoho Bookings suits individuals or teams coordinating appointments and other event types.
12
Acuity Scheduling
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $20 a month Record5.4 Visit Acuity suits solo operators and businesses that want clients to self-schedule and pay for appointments.
13
TeamUp
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $99 a month Record5.4 Visit It suits gyms, studios, boxes, and fitness businesses managing classes, memberships, payments, or multiple locations.
14
YouCanBookMe
Web Free plan Record5.4 Visit It is aimed at small to midsize businesses managing individual, group, or multi-host appointments.
16
SimplyBook.me
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.2 Visit It may suit solo professionals, small businesses, or larger teams that need online appointments, payment collection, and shared scheduling.
19
Zen Planner
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record5.2 Visit Zen Planner suits martial arts and BJJ gyms, CrossFit gyms, personal training businesses, boutique studios, yoga studios, and group fitness operators looking to manage…
20
NexHealth
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $0.10 usage-based Record5.1 Visit NexHealth is aimed at individual practices, groups, DSOs, and developers.
21
Pike13
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $159 a month Record5.1 Visit Pike13 suits businesses that schedule classes, appointments, or recurring activities and manage client payments, including studios, gyms, schools, and recreation…
23
Booksy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $29.99 a month Record4.9 Visit It suits independent beauty and barber professionals as well as salon and barbershop owners who need booking, payment, and team tools.
Before you choose
Start with the free terms
Check whether a tool has a free plan or a free trial. A free plan can support ongoing use, while a trial gives you time to assess a paid service.
Compare the paid starting price with the free terms before you choose.
Match your platforms
Tools in this list are available on web, iOS, Android, API, Windows or macOS. Pick a platform mix that fits the devices and systems your business uses.
An API option can matter when your booking flow needs to connect with other software.
Check the booking workflow
Review each tool's booking types alongside support for online payments and calendar sync. These fields show how customers book and how appointments fit your schedule.
Customer accounts can shape how people return to manage bookings.
Plan for staff and reminders
Look for staff included if more than one person needs a schedule. Reminder features may communicate booking details before an appointment.
Questions
Are any of these booking tools available on a free plan?
Check each listing for its free-plan availability and current terms.
Can I test a booking tool before I pay?
Check each listing for free-trial availability and trial terms.
What platforms can these tools run on?
Across the list, supported platforms include web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS.
Which booking capabilities are compared?
The comparison covers booking types, online payments, calendar sync, included staff, automated reminders and customer accounts.
Where can I see starting prices?
The list compares paid starting prices. Check a tool's listing for its published amount and plan terms.
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