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Appointy vs Planday

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Appointy

Scheduling

Smart scheduling for modern businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Planday

Scheduling

Danish workforce scheduling and shift management software for shift-based businesses

From
£2.99/user per month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Appointy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Appointy free plan limited to 100 appointments per month; Planday plus and Pro pricing not published; requires contacting sales
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appointy and Planday actually diverge.

Attributes where Appointy and Planday differ
AttributeAppointyPlanday
Starting priceFree£2.99/user per month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2006Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Planday

Nothing recorded that Appointy does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Appointy

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

Planday

  • Workforce scheduling and managementnot Appointy
  • Time tracking and payroll integrationnot Appointy
  • Employee scheduling for retail and hospitalitynot Appointy
  • Rostering and shift managementnot 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

Planday

  • Plus and Pro pricing not published; requires contacting sales
  • Starter tier requires minimum of 5 users making it unsuitable for solo operations
  • Plus plan pricing per user not specified on pricing page

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

Planday

£2.99/user per month
  • Starter$2.99/user per month
    • Intuitive scheduling
    • Simple time tracking
    • Working time rules
  • Plus$null/mo
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Leave and absence management
    • Accurate payroll reporting and integrations
  • Pro$null/mo
    • Custom planning metrics
    • Auto-scheduling
    • Configurable organisational structure

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 Planday if

Nothing in the data separates Planday from Appointy on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Planday review

Questions people ask

Is Appointy or Planday better?
Neither clearly leads. Appointy starts at Free and Planday at £2.99/user per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appointy or Planday?
Appointy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appointy and £2.99/user per month for Planday.
Does Appointy or Planday run on more platforms?
Appointy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Planday runs on Web.
Can I use Appointy for free?
Yes. Appointy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Planday starts at £2.99/user per month.
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 Planday is typically brought in for.
What can Appointy do that Planday cannot?
Appointy covers Online booking, Staff scheduling, Resource management, Email & SMS reminders.

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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Planday: How much does Planday cost?

Planday's Starter plan costs £2.99 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users required. Plus and Pro plans require contacting sales for custom pricing.

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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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Planday: Does Planday offer a free trial?

Yes, Planday offers a 30-day free trial available for both Starter and Plus plans with no credit card required. You can cancel anytime.

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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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Planday: What is the minimum Planday commitment?

The Starter tier requires a minimum of 5 users at £2.99 per user per month. Annual prepayment may offer different terms; contact sales for details.

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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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