Scheduling · head to head
Appointy vs Schedulicity
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Appointy free plan limited to 100 appointments per month; Schedulicity schedulicity has been retired and its domain now redirects to a Vagaro migration page titled From Schedulicity to Vagaro, urging existing customers to switch to Vagaro for booking, payments and client management
- They diverge on capability: Appointy covers Staff scheduling, Schedulicity covers Calendar management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Appointy and Schedulicity actually diverge.
| Attribute | Appointy | Schedulicity |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Founded | 2006 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Appointy
- Staff scheduling
- Resource management
- Email & SMS reminders
- Payment collection
- Gift cards
- Social booking
- Analytics
- Zoom
Only in Schedulicity
- Calendar management
- Client database
- Payment processing
- Marketing automation
- Class scheduling
- Package sales
- Reporting
- iCal
Both cover
- Online booking
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Stripe
- SSL encryption
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Appointy
- Salon and spa appointment bookingnot Schedulicity
- Medical practice schedulingnot Schedulicity
- Personal training and fitness classesnot Schedulicity
- Tutoring and educational servicesnot Schedulicity
- Tour and activity reservationsnot Schedulicity
Schedulicity
- Appointment bookingnot Appointy
- Class schedulingnot Appointy
- Package managementnot Appointy
- Client communicationsnot Appointy
- Payment collectionnot Appointy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Appointy
- Free plan limited to 100 appointments per month
- Fair usage policy caps daily bookings at 2,000 appointments
- Highest tier at $99.99/month includes minimal staff count without additional fees specified
Schedulicity
- Schedulicity has been retired and its domain now redirects to a Vagaro migration page titled From Schedulicity to Vagaro, urging existing customers to switch to Vagaro for booking, payments and client management
Pricing, plan by plan
Appointy
Free- FreeFree
- 1 staff, 5 services
- 100 appointments per month
- Website integration
- Growth$19.99/month
- 1 staff included
- Unlimited services
- Live chat/email support
- Professional$49.99/month
- 5 staff included
- Resource scheduling
- Staff login
- Enterprise$79.99/month
- Multi-location (2 included)
- SMS text customization
- Dedicated relationship manager
Schedulicity
Free- FreeFree
- 10 bookings/month
- Online booking
- Calendar sync
- Unlimited$34.99/month
- Unlimited bookings
- Text reminders
- No-show protection
- Unlimited Plus$44.99/month
- Everything in Unlimited
- Package sales
- Class scheduling
Which should you pick?
Choose Appointy if
- You need staff scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want resource management.
Choose Schedulicity if
- You need calendar management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want client database.
Questions people ask
- Is Appointy or Schedulicity better?
- Neither clearly leads. Appointy starts at Free and Schedulicity at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Appointy or Schedulicity?
- Appointy starts at Free and Schedulicity at Free.
- Does Appointy or Schedulicity run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Appointy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Appointy best used for?
- Appointy is most often used for salon and spa appointment booking, medical practice scheduling, personal training and fitness classes, tutoring and educational services. Of those, salon and spa appointment booking and medical practice scheduling are not what Schedulicity is typically brought in for.
- What can Appointy do that Schedulicity cannot?
- Appointy covers Staff scheduling, Resource management, Email & SMS reminders, Payment collection. Schedulicity covers Calendar management, Client database, Payment processing, Marketing automation. Both handle Online booking, Google Calendar, Outlook, Stripe.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Appointy: What payment methods does Appointy accept?
Appointy accepts MasterCard, Visa, Visa Debit, American Express and PayPal for subscription payments.
SourceSchedulicity: What does Schedulicity cost per month?
Schedulicity costs $23.99 per month, discounted from the regular price of $30 per month. This pricing is offered to users migrating from competing platforms.
SourceAppointy: Can I cancel my Appointy subscription anytime?
Yes, Appointy has no contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel whenever you want and will be billed for the current month only.
SourceSchedulicity: Is there a free trial for Schedulicity?
Yes, Schedulicity offers a free trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.
SourceAppointy: Does the Free tier require a credit card?
No, the 14-day paid plan trials require a credit card, but the free tier does not require any credit card information.
SourceSchedulicity: Are there payment processing fees if I use Schedulicity's payment services?
If you use Vagaro Merchant Services (Schedulicity's payment processing partner), processing rates are as low as 2.2%, and a free card reader is included with signup.
SourceAppointy: Can I switch Appointy plans later?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade between paid plans anytime, and Appointy will adjust your billing accordingly.
SourceRelated pages
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