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SimplyBook.me
Online booking system for service businesses
As of 30 August 2026, SimplyBook.me is free to use. SimplyBook. Softwr lists it under Scheduling. SimplyBook.me is made by SimplyBook.me Ltd, launched in 2011, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What SimplyBook.me does
SimplyBook.me is a comprehensive online booking system designed for service-based businesses. It features a customizable booking website, client management, payment processing, marketing tools, and extensive customization options to match any business's branding and workflow.
What people use it for
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
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Where it falls short
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- 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
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What people choose instead of SimplyBook.me
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- SimplyBook.mevsAcuity Scheduling
Acuity Scheduling: Service business focused booking system with intake forms, payments, and client management
- SimplyBook.mevsCalendly
Calendly: Meeting-focused scheduling tool with clean interface and broader third-party app integration
Pricing
What SimplyBook.me costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- 50 bookings/month
- Booking website
- Basic features
Basic
$8.25 /mo
- 100 bookings
- Custom features
- Payments
Standard
$24.9 /mo
- 500 bookings
- All features
- Multiple locations
Capabilities
Features
Booking website
Client management
Payment processing
Marketing tools
Custom branding
Google Calendar
Integration with Google Calendar
Outlook
Integration with Outlook
Zoom
Integration with Zoom
Stripe
Integration with Stripe
PayPal
Integration with PayPal
Web support
Available on web
Ios support
Available on ios
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes SimplyBook.me
- Company
- SimplyBook.me Ltd
- Based in
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Founders
- Ingvar Gudmundsson, Rut Steinsen
Timeline
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Compare SimplyBook.me with
- Cal.com
- Calendly
- Acuity Scheduling
- Bookedin
- Picktime
- GlossGenius
- Square Appointments
- Booker by Mindbody
- Appointlet
- Zcal
- Boulevard
- Zenoti
- Timely
- Zeeg
- Picktime
- Square Appointments
- Zcal
- Zenoti
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