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LiquidPlanner vs SimplyBook.me

LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Project Management

Predictive project management

From
On request
Rated
-
SimplyBook.me logo

SimplyBook.me

Scheduling

Online booking system for service businesses

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only SimplyBook.me has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; SimplyBook.me pricing model includes many features locked behind custom add-ons
  • They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, SimplyBook.me covers Booking website.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and SimplyBook.me actually diverge.

Attributes where LiquidPlanner and SimplyBook.me differ
AttributeLiquidPlannerSimplyBook.me
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryProject ManagementScheduling
Founded20062009

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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Jira
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

Only in SimplyBook.me

  • Booking website
  • Client management
  • Payment processing
  • Marketing tools
  • Custom branding
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot SimplyBook.me
  • Collaborationnot SimplyBook.me
  • Task managementnot SimplyBook.me
  • Organizationnot SimplyBook.me

SimplyBook.me

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

Where each one falls short

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

SimplyBook.me

  • Pricing model includes many features locked behind custom add-ons
  • No built-in video conferencing, requiring third-party integration
  • Limited CRM capabilities compared to dedicated sales platforms
  • Free plan capped at 5 bookings per month, limiting small business use

Pricing, plan by plan

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

SimplyBook.me

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 bookings/month
    • Booking website
    • Basic features
  • Basic$8.25/month
    • 100 bookings
    • Custom features
    • Payments
  • Standard$24.9/month
    • 500 bookings
    • All features
    • Multiple locations

Which should you pick?

Choose LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.

Choose SimplyBook.me if

  • You need booking website.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want client management.

Questions people ask

Is LiquidPlanner or SimplyBook.me better?
Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and SimplyBook.me at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or SimplyBook.me?
SimplyBook.me has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for SimplyBook.me.
Does LiquidPlanner or SimplyBook.me run on more platforms?
LiquidPlanner runs on Web. SimplyBook.me runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use SimplyBook.me for free?
Yes. SimplyBook.me has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what SimplyBook.me is typically brought in for.
What can LiquidPlanner do that SimplyBook.me cannot?
LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. SimplyBook.me covers Booking website, Client management, Payment processing, Marketing tools. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LiquidPlanner: How is Tempo timesheets pricing calculated for my organization?

Pricing is per-user per month and scales based on organization size. For 1-10 users: $1.00/user; 11-100 users: $5.21/user; 101-250 users: $3.66/user; scaling down to $0.25-$0.39/user for organizations with 5,000+ users.

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SimplyBook.me: Does SimplyBook.me offer a free plan?

Yes, SimplyBook.me offers a free plan for small businesses, though advanced features and custom add-ons require paid plans.

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LiquidPlanner: What license matching requirement exists for Tempo?

Your Tempo license size must match your Jira license size, with a user defined as anyone who can log into Jira.

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LiquidPlanner: Is there a free trial for Tempo timesheets?

Yes, Tempo offers a free trial available through the Atlassian Marketplace.

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LiquidPlanner: What deployment options are available for Tempo?

Both Cloud and Data Center deployment options are offered, with annual billing available.

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