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10to8 vs Sunsama

10to8 logo

10to8

Software

Appointment scheduling software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sunsama logo

Sunsama

Software

The daily planner for busy professionals

From
$17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Sunsama pricing is higher than some competitor daily planners at $17+ per month
  • They diverge on capability: 10to8 covers Online booking, Sunsama covers Daily planning ritual.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 10to8 and Sunsama differ
Attribute10to8Sunsama
Starting priceFree$17/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112016

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
  • Zoom
  • Stripe
  • PayPal

Only in Sunsama

  • Daily planning ritual
  • Task timeboxing
  • Workload management
  • Shutdown routine
  • Focus mode
  • Todoist
  • Asana
  • Trello

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Web 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

Sunsama

  • 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

Sunsama

  • Pricing is higher than some competitor daily planners at $17+ per month
  • Requires consistent daily engagement with the planning ritual to be effective
  • Limited customization of the daily planning framework compared to more flexible task managers

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

Sunsama

$17/month
  • Pro Plan (Annual)$17/month
    • Unlimited usage
    • Unlimited integrations
    • AI + MCP + Zapier support
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)$22/month
    • Unlimited usage
    • Unlimited integrations
    • AI + MCP + Zapier support

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 Sunsama if

  • You need daily planning ritual.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want task timeboxing.
Sunsama review

Questions people ask

Is 10to8 or Sunsama better?
Neither clearly leads. 10to8 starts at Free and Sunsama at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 10to8 or Sunsama?
10to8 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 10to8 and $17/month for Sunsama.
Does 10to8 or Sunsama run on more platforms?
10to8 runs on Web, Mobile. Sunsama runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use 10to8 for free?
Yes. 10to8 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sunsama starts at $17/month.
What is 10to8 best used for?
10to8 is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
What can 10to8 do that Sunsama cannot?
10to8 covers Online booking, Automated reminders, Two-way sync, Video appointments. Sunsama covers Daily planning ritual, Task timeboxing, Workload management, Shutdown routine. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook, 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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Sunsama: What is the pricing for Sunsama and is there a free trial?

Sunsama costs $17 per month when billed yearly or $22 per month when billed monthly. A 14-day free trial is available without requiring a credit card.

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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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Sunsama: What task management tools does Sunsama integrate with?

Sunsama integrates with Asana, Todoist, Trello, Jira, Linear, Monday.com, Notion, ClickUp, GitHub, and Google Tasks, allowing you to pull tasks from these services into your daily plan.

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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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Sunsama: Can Sunsama sync with my calendar?

Yes, Sunsama is bidirectionally synced with Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and iCloud Calendar, creating a unified view of your schedule and daily commitments.

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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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Sunsama: Does Sunsama have a mobile app?

Yes, Sunsama is available as a mobile app on both iOS and Android through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for managing your daily plan on the go.

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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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