Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Bookedin alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Bookedin alternative for most people is Square Appointments (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps. It's also the best free one.
Bookedin compared with 4 alternatives: Appointedd, Bookeo, Square Appointments and PocketSuite.
Bookedin has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month for 1 calendar, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BookedinThis tool | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Appointedd | Paid | No | Web |
| Bookeo | Free trial · from $14.95/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Square Appointments | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| PocketSuite | Free trial · from $49.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Bookedin starts at $19 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Square Appointments and PocketSuite score higher without starting lower. Bookeo 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 Bookedin
Appointedd
Online booking system for retailers and large brands
- Appointedd has no free plan, unlike Bookedin.
- Appointedd lists no iOS and Android apps, which Bookedin has.
- Appointedd also covers reports and sMS marketing.
- Appointedd does not cover templates, calendar and booking links, which Bookedin does.
Suits: Retailers that offer in-store or virtual appointments
Bookeo
Online booking for appointments, classes and tours
- Bookeo starts at $14.95 per month for 1 consultant and up to 200 bookings.
- Bookeo has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Bookedin.
- Bookeo lists no iOS and Android apps, which Bookedin has.
- Bookeo also covers reports and sMS marketing.
- Bookeo does not cover templates, calendar and booking links, which Bookedin does.
Suits: Solo providers and small businesses that want a low monthly fee
Square Appointments
Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses
- Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
- Square Appointments also covers invoicing and reports.
- Square Appointments does not cover templates, calendar, appointment booking and class booking, which Bookedin does.
Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system
PocketSuite
Booking, payments and client messaging for service pros
- PocketSuite starts at $49.99 per month.
- PocketSuite has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Bookedin.
- PocketSuite also covers forms, invoicing, reports and business texting.
- PocketSuite does not cover templates, calendar and booking links, which Bookedin does.
Suits: Solo service providers who want booking, texting and payments in one app
Limits worth knowing in Bookedin
- The free plan caps bookings at 50 a month and has no online payments or email reminders.
- Price is set by the number of calendars, so a multi-staff business pays more as calendars are added.
- Text messages have a monthly limit based on plan and country; more can be bought as top-ups.
- Text reminders, reports and follow-up emails need the Pro plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bookedin?
The alternatives to Bookedin in this directory are Appointedd, Bookeo, Square Appointments and PocketSuite. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bookedin.
Is there a free alternative to Bookedin?
Yes. Square Appointments has a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.