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Calendesk alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Calendesk alternative is Setmore (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 4 users."
Calendesk compared with 5 alternatives: SimplyBook.me, Setmore, Acuity Scheduling, Reservio and Zoho Bookings.
Calendesk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per month, billed annually ($97 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CalendeskThis tool | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SimplyBook.me | Free plan · from €11.9/mo | Yes | 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 |
| Reservio | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Bookings | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Calendesk starts at $79 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Setmore.
SimplyBook.me, Acuity Scheduling, Reservio and Zoho Bookings start 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 Calendesk
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 Calendesk lacks.
- SimplyBook.me also covers reports.
- SimplyBook.me does not cover calendar, invoicing and appointment booking, which Calendesk does.
Suits: Service businesses with several staff that prefer a flat fee over per-user pricing
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 Calendesk lacks.
- Setmore also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Setmore also covers reports.
- Setmore does not cover calendar, invoicing and appointment booking, which Calendesk 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 does not cover calendar and appointment booking, which Calendesk does.
Suits: Salons, studios, coaches, tutors and other appointment-based businesses
Reservio
Online booking system with client management and mobile apps
- Reservio starts at $10 per month, prepaid for 6 months ($60), plus VAT.
- Reservio has a free plan, which Calendesk lacks.
- Reservio also covers class booking.
- Reservio does not cover invoicing, which Calendesk does.
Suits: Solo professionals and small salons that want a free booking page
Zoho Bookings
Appointment scheduling with workspaces, workflows and Zoho CRM sync
- Zoho Bookings starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly).
- Zoho Bookings has a free plan, which Calendesk lacks.
- Zoho Bookings also lists a browser extension.
- Zoho Bookings also covers workflow automation and reports.
- Zoho Bookings does not cover calendar, invoicing and appointment booking, which Calendesk does.
Suits: Teams already using Zoho CRM, Bigin or Zoho One
Limits worth knowing in Calendesk
- No free plan; paid plans start after a 14-day trial at $79 a month billed annually.
- Emails and SMS beyond the monthly allowance cost extra, for example $0.03 per email and $0.08 per SMS on Standard.
- API access, Zapier and 5 GB customer uploads are limited to Pro and Enterprise.
- Extra employee accounts are sold from $0.50 per employee per month on Pro and Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Calendesk?
The alternatives to Calendesk in this directory are SimplyBook.me, Setmore, Acuity Scheduling, Reservio and Zoho Bookings. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Calendesk.
Is there a free alternative to Calendesk?
Yes. SimplyBook.me, Setmore, Reservio and Zoho Bookings have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Calendesk alternatives work on Windows?
The Calendesk listing does not include a Windows app. Setmore lists one.
Which Calendesk alternatives work on macOS?
The Calendesk 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 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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