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Bookedin vs Zenoti

Bookedin logo

Bookedin

Scheduling

Appointment scheduling priced per calendar rather than per business

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zenoti logo

Zenoti

Scheduling

Enterprise spa and salon software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bookedin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bookedin pricing is per calendar, so a five-staff salon pays roughly five times the headline price and lands above competitors that charge one flat business rate for unlimited staff.; Zenoti zenoti publishes no prices: the pricing page names plans by business type but gives no rate, no per location fee and no minimum, and routes every enquiry to a quote or demo
  • They diverge on capability: Bookedin covers Per calendar pricing, Zenoti covers Appointment booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bookedin and Zenoti actually diverge.

Attributes where Bookedin and Zenoti differ
AttributeBookedinZenoti
Starting priceFree$200/month
Pricing modelPer calendar per monthsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2010

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 Bookedin

  • Per calendar pricing
  • Public booking page
  • Reminders
  • Deposits and payments
  • Class scheduling
  • Free tier
  • Mobile apps
  • Booking forms

Only in Zenoti

  • Appointment booking
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Marketing automation
  • Employee management
  • Membership management
  • Gift cards
  • Business intelligence

What people use each for

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

Bookedin

  • A solo tattoo artist who needs deposits taken at booking to stop no-shows without buying a studio management systemnot Zenoti
  • A barber shop with two chairs that wants an Instagram booking link and automated SMS reminders running by the end of the daynot Zenoti
  • A tutor running both one-to-one sessions and small group classes from the same booking pagenot Zenoti
  • A pet groomer who wants intake questions captured at booking so the appointment length is right before the client arrivesnot Zenoti

Zenoti

  • Running multi location spa, salon and medspa chains on one platformnot Bookedin
  • Centralising appointment booking, point of sale and inventory across sitesnot Bookedin
  • Managing memberships, packages and customer marketing for large operatorsnot Bookedin

Where each one falls short

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

Bookedin

  • Pricing is per calendar, so a five-staff salon pays roughly five times the headline price and lands above competitors that charge one flat business rate for unlimited staff.
  • The free plan stops at 50 bookings a month across appointments and classes together, which a modestly busy single operator exceeds in a fortnight, making it an extended trial rather than a usable free tier.
  • It is a scheduler, not a business system: there is no inventory, commission tracking, payroll or point of sale, so growing businesses hit a wall and face a migration to a salon or clinic platform.
  • Payments run through Stripe, Square or PayPal, so you carry their processing fees on top of the subscription and get no negotiated rate from the vendor.
  • Client marketing is limited to reminders and basic notifications, with none of the campaign, loyalty or rebooking automation that competitors in the salon space treat as core.

Zenoti

  • Zenoti publishes no prices: the pricing page names plans by business type but gives no rate, no per location fee and no minimum, and routes every enquiry to a quote or demo
  • Multi location pricing is described as customised to the customer's footprint, so two buyers of the same size are not guaranteed the same rate
  • Communication costs such as messaging are billed on consumption on top of the plan
  • Functionality is extended through paid add ons rather than being included in a single plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Bookedin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 bookings per month total
    • One booking page
    • Appointment and class scheduling
  • Plus$19/month
    • Per calendar, billed annually; about USD 24 billed monthly
    • Unlimited bookings
    • SMS and email reminders
  • Pro$39/month
    • Per calendar per month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced customisation and branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Quoted pricing for multi-location businesses
    • Dedicated support
    • Consolidated management across sites

Zenoti

$200/month
  • Essential$200/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Professional$350/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Marketing automation
    • Inventory management
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Bookedin if

  • You need per calendar pricing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want public booking page.
Bookedin review

Choose Zenoti if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want point of sale.
Zenoti review

Questions people ask

Is Bookedin or Zenoti better?
Neither clearly leads. Bookedin starts at Free and Zenoti at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bookedin or Zenoti?
Bookedin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bookedin and $200/month for Zenoti.
Does Bookedin or Zenoti run on more platforms?
Bookedin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zenoti runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Bookedin for free?
Yes. Bookedin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zenoti starts at $200/month.
What is Bookedin best used for?
Bookedin is most often used for a solo tattoo artist who needs deposits taken at booking to stop no-shows without buying a studio management system, a barber shop with two chairs that wants an instagram booking link and automated sms reminders running by the end of the day, a tutor running both one-to-one sessions and small group classes from the same booking page, a pet groomer who wants intake questions captured at booking so the appointment length is right before the client arrives. Of those, a solo tattoo artist who needs deposits taken at booking to stop no-shows without buying a studio management system and a barber shop with two chairs that wants an instagram booking link and automated sms reminders running by the end of the day are not what Zenoti is typically brought in for.
What can Bookedin do that Zenoti cannot?
Bookedin covers Per calendar pricing, Public booking page, Reminders, Deposits and payments. Zenoti covers Appointment booking, Point of sale, Inventory management, Marketing automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bookedin: How much is Bookedin for a team?

Charged per calendar. Plus is about USD 19 per calendar billed annually or 24 monthly, and Pro about 39, so a five-person team on Plus is roughly USD 95 to 120 a month.

Zenoti: Does Zenoti publish standard pricing, or is it custom?

Zenoti offers customizable plans rather than fixed pricing. The cost depends on your footprint and specific business needs, with pricing varying by location.

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Bookedin: Is the free plan usable long term?

Only for very low volume. It caps at 50 bookings per month across appointments and classes combined.

Zenoti: What communication features are included in Zenoti subscriptions?

Communication costs for voice, SMS, and messaging are included in subscriptions with usage-based billing available for optional base packs.

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Bookedin: Does it take payments?

Yes, deposits or full payment at booking through Stripe, Square or PayPal, with those processors fees applying on top of your subscription.

Zenoti: What support and training does Zenoti include?

Standard subscriptions include 24/7 global support and access to Zenoti University training. AI Plus plans provide a dedicated Customer Success Manager and priority assistance backed by SLAs.

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Bookedin: Who makes it?

Coldwin Software Inc., a Canadian company that has run the product since 2010.

Zenoti: How long does Zenoti implementation typically take?

Implementation timelines vary by business size and complexity, with most customers up and running in days to weeks. Zenoti provides white-glove migration support for transferring existing customer data.

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