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10to8 vs Personio

10to8 logo

10to8

Software

Appointment scheduling software

From
Free
Rated
-
Personio logo

Personio

Software

All-in-one HR software for SMEs

From
$5/employee-per-month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only 10to8 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Personio payroll processing only available in Germany, UK, and Ireland, limiting multi-country deployment
  • They diverge on capability: 10to8 covers Online booking, Personio covers HR Management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 10to8 and Personio differ
Attribute10to8Personio
Starting priceFree$5/employee-per-month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)
Founded20112015

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

Only in Personio

  • HR Management
  • Recruiting
  • Payroll
  • Time Tracking
  • Performance Management
  • Onboarding
  • Offboarding
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

10to8

  • Schedulingnot Personio
  • Appointment bookingnot Personio
  • Time trackingnot Personio
  • Resource managementnot Personio
  • Team coordinationnot Personio

Personio

No use cases recorded yet. See the Personio review.

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

Personio

  • Payroll processing only available in Germany, UK, and Ireland, limiting multi-country deployment
  • Recruiting module lacks advanced reporting and LinkedIn integration functionality
  • Limited reporting customization requires manual exports and workarounds
  • Mobile app has reduced capabilities compared to desktop experience

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

Personio

$5/employee-per-month

No published plan breakdown. See the Personio 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.

Choose Personio if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
  • You also want recruiting.

Questions people ask

Is 10to8 or Personio better?
Neither clearly leads. 10to8 starts at Free and Personio at $5/employee-per-month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 10to8 or Personio?
10to8 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 10to8 and $5/employee-per-month for Personio.
Does 10to8 or Personio run on more platforms?
10to8 runs on Web, Mobile. Personio runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
Can I use 10to8 for free?
Yes. 10to8 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Personio starts at $5/employee-per-month.
What is 10to8 best used for?
10to8 is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Personio is typically brought in for.
What can 10to8 do that Personio cannot?
10to8 covers Online booking, Automated reminders, Two-way sync, Video appointments. Personio covers HR Management, Recruiting, Payroll, Time Tracking. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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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Personio: Does Personio offer payroll processing in my country?

Personio provides native payroll support in Germany, UK, and Ireland, with limited support in other European markets through integrations. Coverage varies by country.

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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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Personio: What is Personio's pricing model?

Personio uses a per-employee-per-month (PEPM) model starting at $5-15/employee/month depending on the plan and features. There is no public pricing page, and exact pricing requires a sales consultation.

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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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Personio: Can Personio integrate with other tools?

Yes. Personio provides a public API and maintains a marketplace of pre-built integrations. The Core Pro plan is required for API access and custom integrations.

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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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