Software · head to head
Doodle vs Booker by Mindbody
The short version
- Only Doodle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit; Booker by Mindbody only the Starter plan carries a published price, from $139 per month; Accelerate, Ultimate and Enterprise are quote only
- They diverge on capability: Doodle covers Group polls, Booker by Mindbody covers Online booking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Doodle and Booker by Mindbody actually diverge.
| Attribute | Doodle | Booker by Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $129/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile (iOS, Android) | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 2007 | 2001 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Doodle
- Group polls
- 1:1 scheduling
- Booking pages
- Calendar sync
- Time zone support
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Zoom
Only in Booker by Mindbody
- Online booking
- Client management
- Point of sale
- Inventory tracking
- Marketing automation
- Gift cards
- Packages & memberships
- Reporting & analytics
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Doodle
- Schedulingnot Booker by Mindbody
- Appointment bookingnot Booker by Mindbody
- Time trackingnot Booker by Mindbody
- Resource managementnot Booker by Mindbody
- Team coordinationnot Booker by Mindbody
Booker by Mindbody
- Booking and managing appointments for spas and salonsnot Doodle
- Running point of sale, payments and staff scheduling in one systemnot Doodle
- Listing a business on the Mindbody consumer app to attract clientsnot Doodle
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Booker by Mindbody
- Only the Starter plan carries a published price, from $139 per month; Accelerate, Ultimate and Enterprise are quote only
- The Starter plan limits staff logins and provides basic reporting only
- Marketing automation, reviews and referrals, and unlimited two way text messaging are restricted to the Ultimate tier
- The Messenger AI chatbot is a paid add on even on the higher tiers
Pricing, plan by plan
Doodle
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Doodle review.
Booker by Mindbody
$129/month- Essential$129/month
- Online booking
- Client management
- POS
- Accelerate$259/month
- Everything in Essential
- Advanced marketing
- Inventory management
- Ultimate$399/month
- Everything in Accelerate
- Premium support
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Booker by Mindbody if
- You need online booking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want client management.
Questions people ask
- Is Doodle or Booker by Mindbody better?
- Neither clearly leads. Doodle starts at Free and Booker by Mindbody at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Doodle or Booker by Mindbody?
- Doodle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Doodle and $129/month for Booker by Mindbody.
- Does Doodle or Booker by Mindbody run on more platforms?
- Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android). Booker by Mindbody runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- Can I use Doodle for free?
- Yes. Doodle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Booker by Mindbody starts at $129/month.
- What is Doodle best used for?
- Doodle is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Booker by Mindbody is typically brought in for.
- What can Doodle do that Booker by Mindbody cannot?
- Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Calendar sync. Booker by Mindbody covers Online booking, Client management, Point of sale, Inventory tracking. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceDoodle: 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.
SourceDoodle: 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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