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Picktime alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Picktime alternative is Setmore (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 4 users."
Picktime compared with 6 alternatives: Setmore, SimplyBook.me, Acuity Scheduling, Calendly, Zoho Bookings and 1 more.
Picktime has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PicktimeThis tool | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Setmore | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| SimplyBook.me | Free plan · from €11.9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Acuity Scheduling | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Calendly | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoho Bookings | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Reservio | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Picktime starts at $3 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Setmore, SimplyBook.me, Acuity Scheduling, Calendly and Zoho Bookings score higher without starting lower.
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 Picktime
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 also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Setmore also covers reports.
- Setmore does not cover calendar, invoicing, appointment booking and class booking, which Picktime does.
Suits: Small service businesses that want free booking for up to four staff
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 also covers reports.
- SimplyBook.me does not cover calendar, invoicing, appointment booking and class booking, which Picktime does.
Suits: Service businesses with several staff that prefer a flat fee over per-user pricing
Acuity Scheduling
Appointment booking, payments and reminders for service businesses
- Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Acuity Scheduling has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Picktime.
- Acuity Scheduling does not cover calendar, appointment booking and class booking, which Picktime does.
Suits: Salons, studios, coaches, tutors and other appointment-based businesses
Calendly
Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings
- Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly.
- Calendly also lists a browser extension.
- Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Calendly does not cover calendar, invoicing, appointment booking and class booking, which Picktime does.
Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings
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 also lists a browser extension.
- Zoho Bookings also covers workflow automation and reports.
- Zoho Bookings does not cover calendar, invoicing, appointment booking and class booking, which Picktime does.
Suits: Teams already using Zoho CRM, Bigin or Zoho One
Reservio
Online booking system with client management and mobile apps
- Reservio starts at $10 per month, prepaid for 6 months ($60), plus VAT.
- Reservio does not cover invoicing, which Picktime does.
Suits: Solo professionals and small salons that want a free booking page
Limits worth knowing in Picktime
- Free caps the account at 3 users, 3 resources, 2 locations and 2 classes.
- Pro is capped at 10 users and resources; larger teams are told to contact support.
- Pro lists SSO, vouchers and class packs as coming soon, not yet available.
- Saving shown for yearly billing is up to 25 percent versus monthly.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Picktime?
The alternatives to Picktime in this directory are Setmore, SimplyBook.me, Acuity Scheduling, Calendly, Zoho Bookings and Reservio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Picktime.
Is there a free alternative to Picktime?
Yes. Setmore, SimplyBook.me, Calendly, Zoho Bookings and Reservio have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Picktime alternatives work on Windows?
The Picktime listing does not include a Windows app. Setmore lists one.
Which Picktime alternatives work on macOS?
The Picktime 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 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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