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Appointy vs Sawyer

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Appointy

Scheduling

Smart scheduling for modern businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sawyer logo

Sawyer

Scheduling

Class and camp booking software for children activity businesses, with a marketplace that takes up to 30 percent

From
$189/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; Sawyer the Launch plan looks free but forces a marketplace listing at 30 percent commission, so a single high-value camp booking through the marketplace can cost more than a year of the Grow subscription would have.
  • They diverge on capability: Appointy covers Online booking, Sawyer covers Class and camp registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appointy and Sawyer actually diverge.

Attributes where Appointy and Sawyer differ
AttributeAppointySawyer
Starting priceFree$189/month
Pricing modelfreemiumPer business per month, plus marketplace commission
Free tierYesNo
Founded2006Unknown

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Sawyer

  • Class and camp registration
  • Memberships and class packs
  • Consumer marketplace
  • Auto-billing
  • Waivers and e-signature
  • Multi-location

What people use each for

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

Appointy

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

Sawyer

  • A new kids activity studio with no mailing list that wants the marketplace to fill its first termsnot Appointy
  • An established music school moving off spreadsheets that will run Sawyer as software only and never list on the marketplacenot Appointy
  • A gym selling memberships, class packs and birthday parties that needs all three billed from one systemnot Appointy
  • A provider running summer camps alongside term-time classes who wants a single parent account for bothnot 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

Sawyer

  • The Launch plan looks free but forces a marketplace listing at 30 percent commission, so a single high-value camp booking through the marketplace can cost more than a year of the Grow subscription would have.
  • Marketplace commission applies to the order value, not the margin, so low-margin providers can lose money on a marketplace booking.
  • Payment processing fees are charged separately by Stripe on top of the subscription and any commission, which the plan comparison does not surface clearly.
  • The step from Grow to Scale doubles the monthly cost for account management and integrations rather than for capability most providers need, making the middle tier the only sensible choice for many.
  • It is built for consumer activity businesses, so providers who invoice schools, councils or corporate clients will find the billing model a poor fit.

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

Sawyer

$189/month
  • Launch$undefined/month
    • No monthly subscription fee
    • 3 percent per transaction
    • Marketplace listing required, 30 percent commission on marketplace orders
  • Grow$189/month
    • 189 USD per month billed annually, 219 monthly
    • Marketplace listing optional, 20 percent commission if used
    • Advanced scheduling, waitlists, free trials
  • Scale$379/month
    • 379 USD per month billed annually, 399 monthly
    • Marketplace listing optional, 15 percent commission if used
    • Dedicated account manager and registration launch support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom pricing for large multi-site operators

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 Sawyer if

  • You need class and camp registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want memberships and class packs.
Sawyer review

Questions people ask

Is Appointy or Sawyer better?
Neither clearly leads. Appointy starts at Free and Sawyer at $189/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appointy or Sawyer?
Appointy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appointy and $189/month for Sawyer.
Does Appointy or Sawyer run on more platforms?
Appointy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Sawyer runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Appointy for free?
Yes. Appointy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sawyer starts at $189/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 Sawyer is typically brought in for.
What can Appointy do that Sawyer cannot?
Appointy covers Online booking, Staff scheduling, Resource management, Email & SMS reminders. Sawyer covers Class and camp registration, Memberships and class packs, Consumer marketplace, Auto-billing.

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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Sawyer: Is the Launch plan really free?

No. It has no monthly fee but charges 3 percent per transaction and requires a marketplace listing that takes 30 percent of marketplace orders.

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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Sawyer: Can I use Sawyer without the marketplace?

Yes, on Grow and Scale the listing is optional. On Launch it is required.

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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Sawyer: What does the marketplace commission apply to?

The full order value of bookings originating on hisawyer.com, not to bookings from your own website.

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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Sawyer: Is there a contract?

Monthly plans are month to month with 30 days notice; annual billing saves roughly 5 to 14 percent depending on tier.

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