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Appointy vs Doodle

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Appointy

Scheduling

Smart scheduling for modern businesses

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: Appointy free plan limited to 100 appointments per month; Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • They diverge on capability: Appointy covers Online booking, Doodle covers Group polls.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appointy and Doodle actually diverge.

Attributes where Appointy and Doodle differ
AttributeAppointyDoodle
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)
Founded20062007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Appointy

  • Online booking
  • Staff scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment collection
  • Gift cards
  • Social booking
  • Analytics

Only in Doodle

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

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Appointy

  • Salon and spa appointment bookingnot Doodle
  • Medical practice schedulingnot Doodle
  • Personal training and fitness classesnot Doodle
  • Tutoring and educational servicesnot Doodle
  • Tour and activity reservationsnot Doodle

Doodle

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

Where each one falls short

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

Appointy

  • Free plan limited to 100 appointments per month
  • Fair usage policy caps daily bookings at 2,000 appointments
  • Highest tier at $99.99/month includes minimal staff count without additional fees specified

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

Appointy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 staff, 5 services
    • 100 appointments per month
    • Website integration
  • Growth$19.99/month
    • 1 staff included
    • Unlimited services
    • Live chat/email support
  • Professional$49.99/month
    • 5 staff included
    • Resource scheduling
    • Staff login
  • Enterprise$79.99/month
    • Multi-location (2 included)
    • SMS text customization
    • Dedicated relationship manager

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Appointy if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want staff scheduling.
Appointy 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 Appointy or Doodle better?
Neither clearly leads. Appointy 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, Appointy or Doodle?
Appointy starts at Free and Doodle at Free.
Does Appointy or Doodle run on more platforms?
Appointy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
Can I use Appointy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Appointy best used for?
Appointy is most often used for salon and spa appointment booking, medical practice scheduling, personal training and fitness classes, tutoring and educational services. Of those, salon and spa appointment booking and medical practice scheduling are not what Doodle is typically brought in for.
What can Appointy do that Doodle cannot?
Appointy covers Online booking, Staff scheduling, Resource management, Email & SMS reminders. 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

Appointy: What payment methods does Appointy accept?

Appointy accepts MasterCard, Visa, Visa Debit, American Express and PayPal for subscription payments.

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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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Appointy: Can I cancel my Appointy subscription anytime?

Yes, Appointy has no contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel whenever you want and will be billed for the current month only.

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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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Appointy: Does the Free tier require a credit card?

No, the 14-day paid plan trials require a credit card, but the free tier does not require any credit card information.

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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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Appointy: Can I switch Appointy plans later?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade between paid plans anytime, and Appointy will adjust your billing accordingly.

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