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10to8 vs Doodle

10to8 logo

10to8

Scheduling

Appointment scheduling software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Doodle logo

Doodle

Scheduling

Find the best time for anything

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 10to8 free plan includes 10to8 branding on booking pages, which may not be ideal for professional service providers wanting white-label solutions; Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • They diverge on capability: 10to8 covers Online booking, Doodle covers Group polls.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 10to8 and Doodle actually diverge.

Attributes where 10to8 and Doodle differ
Attribute10to8Doodle
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)
Founded20112007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Scheduling).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 10to8

  • Online booking
  • Automated reminders
  • Two-way sync
  • Video appointments
  • Payment collection
  • Stripe
  • PayPal

Only in Doodle

  • Group polls
  • 1:1 scheduling
  • Booking pages
  • Calendar sync
  • Time zone support
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

10to8

  • Scheduling
  • Appointment booking
  • Time tracking
  • Resource management
  • Team coordination

Doodle

  • Scheduling
  • Appointment booking
  • Time tracking
  • Resource management
  • Team coordination

Both are used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management, team coordination, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

10to8

  • Free plan includes 10to8 branding on booking pages, which may not be ideal for professional service providers wanting white-label solutions
  • Limited advanced features compared to competitors like Calendly or Acuity Scheduling for complex service workflows
  • Recent rebranding from 10to8 to Sign In Scheduling created user confusion and requires login migration
  • Not suitable for detailed pre-appointment consultations as it focuses on simple appointment booking rather than consultation management
  • Smaller integration ecosystem with 1,500 apps compared to competitors with more extensive third-party support

Doodle

  • Free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • Free users see excessive advertisements on booking pages
  • Limited customization options for poll types and response formats
  • Mobile app experiences bugs and has less polished interface than desktop version

Pricing, plan by plan

10to8

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 appointments per month
    • 2 user logins
    • Automated SMS and email reminders
  • Starter$7.2/month
    • 300 appointments per month
    • 4 staff logins
    • All free plan features
  • Professional$22/month
    • Unlimited appointments
    • Unlimited staff logins
    • All starter features
  • Business$40/month
    • 600+ appointments per month
    • 6 staff seats
    • Multiple booking pages

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 10to8 if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automated reminders.
10to8 review

Choose Doodle if

  • You need group polls.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
  • You also want 1:1 scheduling.
Doodle review

Questions people ask

Is 10to8 or Doodle better?
Neither clearly leads. 10to8 starts at Free and Doodle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 10to8 or Doodle?
10to8 starts at Free and Doodle at Free.
Does 10to8 or Doodle run on more platforms?
10to8 runs on Web, Mobile. Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
Can I use 10to8 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is 10to8 best used for?
10to8 is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
What can 10to8 do that Doodle cannot?
10to8 covers Online booking, Automated reminders, Two-way sync, Video appointments. Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Calendar sync. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

10to8: Does 10to8 offer a free plan?

Yes, 10to8 offers a generous free forever plan that includes up to 100 appointments per month with two user logins and automated SMS reminders to help reduce no-shows.

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Doodle: Does Doodle offer a free plan?

Yes. Doodle's free plan includes one active group poll, one booking page, and one 1:1 meeting, limited to 10 slots per poll with ads displayed. Premium plans start at $15/month.

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10to8: How does 10to8 help reduce no-shows?

10to8 uses automated SMS, email, and voice reminders to notify customers of upcoming appointments. If SMS delivery fails, the system uses a robo-call with voicemail capability. Users report up to 90% no-show reduction with these reminders.

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Doodle: What are Doodle's pricing plans?

Professional plan costs $15/month (or $132/year). Team plan costs $19.95/user/month (or $8.95/user/month billed annually) with a two-seat minimum.

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10to8: What payment methods does 10to8 accept?

10to8 integrates with PayPal and Sage Pay for secure online payment processing, allowing customers to pay directly through booking pages and providing instant payment receipts.

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Doodle: Does Doodle integrate with calendar apps?

Yes. Doodle integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar to prevent double-bookings. Slack integration allows poll creation and sharing directly in Slack channels.

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10to8: What apps does 10to8 integrate with?

10to8 has native integrations with Google Calendar, Outlook, Exchange, Office 365, Zoom, and Salesforce. The platform also connects with over 1,500 apps through third-party integrations and works with Slack and Facebook for reminders.

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10to8: Can I manage multiple locations with 10to8?

Yes, 10to8 includes multi-location support allowing centralized management of multiple branches, services, and staff members across different sites with single-portal administration.

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