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Appointy vs Practice

Appointy logo

Appointy

Scheduling

Smart scheduling for modern businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Practice logo

Practice

Calendars

Client management for coaches and consultants

From
$40/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; Practice the Internet Archive's capture of Practice's homepage on 14 December 2020 showed the product was in a 'Request early access' pre-launch phase, with no pricing figures published at that time.
  • They diverge on capability: Appointy covers Online booking, Practice covers Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appointy and Practice actually diverge.

Attributes where Appointy and Practice differ
AttributeAppointyPractice
Starting priceFree$40/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios
CategorySchedulingCalendars
Founded20062020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Practice

  • Scheduling
  • Client portal
  • Contracts
  • Invoicing
  • Session notes
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Stripe
  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Appointy

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

Practice

  • 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

Practice

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Practice's homepage on 14 December 2020 showed the product was in a 'Request early access' pre-launch phase, with no pricing figures published at that time.

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

Practice

$40/month
  • Essential$40/month
    • Scheduling
    • Client portal
    • Contracts
  • Professional$70/month
    • All features
    • Custom domain
    • Priority support

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 Practice if

  • You need scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios.
  • You also want client portal.
Practice review

Questions people ask

Is Appointy or Practice better?
Neither clearly leads. Appointy starts at Free and Practice at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appointy or Practice?
Appointy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appointy and $40/month for Practice.
Does Appointy or Practice run on more platforms?
Appointy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Practice runs on Web, Ios.
Can I use Appointy for free?
Yes. Appointy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Practice starts at $40/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 Practice is typically brought in for.
What can Appointy do that Practice cannot?
Appointy covers Online booking, Staff scheduling, Resource management, Email & SMS reminders. Practice covers Scheduling, Client portal, Contracts, Invoicing. Both handle Google Calendar, Zoom, Stripe, Zapier.

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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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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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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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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