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Doodle vs Genbook

Doodle logo

Doodle

Software

Find the best time for anything

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Genbook logo

Genbook

Software

Online booking and business growth for salons

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Genbook limited documentation and onboarding tutorials for new users
  • They diverge on capability: Doodle covers Group polls, Genbook covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Doodle and Genbook actually diverge.

Attributes where Doodle and Genbook differ
AttributeDoodleGenbook
Starting priceFree$29/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)Web, Mobile
Founded20072006

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • Time zone support
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in Genbook

  • Online booking
  • Review collection
  • Client management
  • Payment processing
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Reputation management
  • Mobile apps
  • Google

Both cover

  • Calendar sync
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Doodle

  • Schedulingnot Genbook
  • Appointment bookingnot Genbook
  • Time trackingnot Genbook
  • Resource managementnot Genbook
  • Team coordinationnot Genbook

Genbook

  • Getting more clientsnot Doodle
  • Managing reviewsnot Doodle
  • Online bookingnot Doodle
  • Building reputationnot 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

Genbook

  • Limited documentation and onboarding tutorials for new users
  • Customer support responsiveness can be slow or unreliable
  • Limited flexibility in rebooking timeframes and appointment management
  • Competitors offer additional features like HIPAA-compliant SOAP notes at lower prices

Pricing, plan by plan

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle review.

Genbook

$29/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Genbook review.

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.
Doodle review

Choose Genbook if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want review collection.
Genbook review

Questions people ask

Is Doodle or Genbook better?
Neither clearly leads. Doodle starts at Free and Genbook at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doodle or Genbook?
Doodle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Doodle and $29/month for Genbook.
Does Doodle or Genbook run on more platforms?
Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android). Genbook runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Doodle for free?
Yes. Doodle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Genbook starts at $29/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 Genbook is typically brought in for.
What can Doodle do that Genbook cannot?
Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Time zone support. Genbook covers Online booking, Review collection, Client management, Payment processing. Both handle Calendar sync, Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

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Genbook: What does Genbook cost?

Genbook starts at $29 per month with different tiers available for businesses with varying needs.

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Doodle: 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.

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Genbook: What support options are available?

Genbook offers email/help desk, FAQ/forum, knowledge base, phone support, 24/7 live representative, and chat support.

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Doodle: 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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