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Appointlet vs Sawyer

Appointlet logo

Appointlet

Scheduling

The simple way to schedule meetings

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 Appointlet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Appointlet free plan limited to 5 members and 25 bookings 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: Appointlet covers Scheduling links, 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 Appointlet and Sawyer actually diverge.

Attributes where Appointlet and Sawyer differ
AttributeAppointletSawyer
Starting priceFree$189/month
Pricing modelUnknownPer business per month, plus marketplace commission
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2012Unknown

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 Appointlet

  • Scheduling links
  • Meeting types
  • Team scheduling
  • Automated notifications
  • Time zone detection
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

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.

Appointlet

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

Sawyer

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

Where each one falls short

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

Appointlet

  • Free plan limited to 5 members and 25 bookings per month
  • Fewer integrations compared to market leaders like Calendly
  • Less polished UI/UX compared to newer competitors

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

Appointlet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Appointlet review.

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 Appointlet if

  • You need scheduling links.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want meeting types.
Appointlet 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 Appointlet or Sawyer better?
Neither clearly leads. Appointlet 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, Appointlet or Sawyer?
Appointlet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appointlet and $189/month for Sawyer.
Does Appointlet or Sawyer run on more platforms?
Appointlet runs on Web. Sawyer runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Appointlet for free?
Yes. Appointlet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sawyer starts at $189/month.
What is Appointlet best used for?
Appointlet is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Sawyer is typically brought in for.
What can Appointlet do that Sawyer cannot?
Appointlet covers Scheduling links, Meeting types, Team scheduling, Automated notifications. Sawyer covers Class and camp registration, Memberships and class packs, Consumer marketplace, Auto-billing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Appointlet: What is the free plan limit for Appointlet?

The free plan supports up to 5 members with a maximum of 25 bookings per month.

Source
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.

Appointlet: What calendar integrations does Appointlet support?

Appointlet integrates with Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, and supports over 20 integrations across calendar, communication, CRM, and payment platforms.

Source
Sawyer: Can I use Sawyer without the marketplace?

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

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.

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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