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Apptoto alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Apptoto alternative is Setmore (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 4 users."
Apptoto compared with 5 alternatives: Setmore, Acuity Scheduling, SimplyBook.me, Waitwhile and TimeTap.
Apptoto is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per month for 3 users and calendars, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ApptotoThis tool | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Setmore | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Acuity Scheduling | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SimplyBook.me | Free plan · from €11.9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Waitwhile | Free plan · from $31/mo | Yes | Web |
| TimeTap | Free trial · from $22.45/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Apptoto starts at $30 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Setmore, Acuity Scheduling and SimplyBook.me.
TimeTap starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Apptoto
Setmore
Appointment booking app with a free plan for up to four staff
- Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Setmore has a free plan, which Apptoto lacks.
- Setmore also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Setmore also covers reports.
- Setmore does not cover calendar, business texting, appointment booking and review collection, which Apptoto does.
Suits: Small service businesses that want free booking for up to four staff
Acuity Scheduling
Appointment booking, payments and reminders for service businesses
- Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
- Acuity Scheduling does not cover calendar, business texting, appointment booking and review collection, which Apptoto does.
Suits: Salons, studios, coaches, tutors and other appointment-based businesses
SimplyBook.me
Online booking system for service businesses, priced by volume
- SimplyBook.me starts at €11.9 per month, billed annually (€13.9 billed monthly).
- SimplyBook.me has a free plan, which Apptoto lacks.
- SimplyBook.me also covers reports.
- SimplyBook.me does not cover calendar, business texting, appointment booking and review collection, which Apptoto does.
Suits: Service businesses with several staff that prefer a flat fee over per-user pricing
Waitwhile
Virtual waitlist and appointment booking for walk-in businesses
- Waitwhile starts at $31 per month for 1 location and 250 visits; billing basis not shown.
- Waitwhile has a free plan, which Apptoto lacks.
- Waitwhile lists no iOS and Android apps, which Apptoto has.
- Waitwhile also covers dashboards.
- Waitwhile does not cover calendar, business texting and review collection, which Apptoto does.
Suits: Walk-in businesses that want to replace a paper sign-in sheet
TimeTap
Appointment scheduling with client records, texting and waitlists
- TimeTap starts at $22.45 per month for 1 staff and 1 location, billed annually.
- TimeTap lists no iOS and Android apps, which Apptoto has.
- TimeTap also covers forms and class booking.
- TimeTap does not cover calendar, business texting and review collection, which Apptoto does.
Suits: Service businesses and clinics with several staff and locations
Limits worth knowing in Apptoto
- Price follows the number of users and calendars, and the starting plan has a minimum of 3.
- Automated messages draw on a monthly credit allowance; messaging outside the US and Canada halves the credits.
- Reputation management is an add-on at $30 a month billed annually ($39 billed monthly), and adds 200 message credits.
- A one-time premium setup is available for a fee, and a HIPAA option is priced separately.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Apptoto?
The alternatives to Apptoto in this directory are Setmore, Acuity Scheduling, SimplyBook.me, Waitwhile and TimeTap. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Apptoto.
Is there a free alternative to Apptoto?
Yes. Setmore, SimplyBook.me and Waitwhile have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Apptoto alternatives work on Windows?
The Apptoto listing does not include a Windows app. Setmore lists one.
Which Apptoto alternatives work on macOS?
The Apptoto listing does not include a macOS app. Setmore lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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