Appointo vs Picktime (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Picktime grades higher than Appointo: 2.8 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Picktime grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Appointo
No-code appointment booking widget for websites and Shopify stores
Picktime
Appointment and class booking software with a free plan
Which one is for you
Pick Appointo if
- Fits if you run a Shopify or website shop that takes appointments
- Works for a small team of two or three
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as it is a 14-day trial only
- Pricey if you add staff, at $6 a month for each extra team member
- Watch out: $12 sits beside a crossed-out $39 with no end date, and the billing basis is not shown
- Skip it if you want a native app, as only a browser dashboard is listed
Pick Picktime if
- Fits if you are a small studio or salon that wants a free booking page
- Works for teams of up to 10 that run classes
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: 3 users, 3 resources, 2 locations and 2 classes
- Skip it if you have more than 10 users and resources, as Pro stops there
- Watch out: SSO, vouchers and class packs on Pro are not available yet
- Watch out: Starter and Pro prices are billed annually, and SMS reminders start on Starter
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAAppointoFair | 2.8GPAPicktimeGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$12 a month on one plan, between the middle of calendar tools at $8 and the dearer quarter at $16. | AFree is substantial, and Pro is $2.25 per user a month billed annually, under 60% of the category's $4.99 cheapest quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day trial needs no card, and there is no free plan. | BFree covers 3 users, 3 resources, 2 locations, 2 classes and unlimited appointments, which one person could run a business on. |
| Features | CWidget, group bookings, reminders, calendar and video sync and a booking portal. Only a single plan is listed. | CBooking page, classes, payments, calendar sync and reminders. Pro lists SSO, vouchers and class packs as coming soon. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up services and embed the widget. | CNo store rating on record. Services, staff and the booking page are yours to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb with Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Stripe, Shopify and WhatsApp. No apps are listed. | BWeb plus iOS and Android, with Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Meet, Stripe, Square, Mailchimp and HubSpot. No desktop app. |
| Best for | a booking widget for a small shop | appointment and class booking for small teams |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Appointo and Picktime. How we grade
Price against what you get
Appointo starts at $12 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Picktime starts at $3 a month for each person and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and Picktime starts $9 a month lower. Of the other calendar and scheduling apps on the chart, 35 score higher than Appointo for less, and 12 score higher than Picktime for less.
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
Where they differ
- Appointo also covers no-code.
- Picktime also covers calendar, invoicing and class booking.
At a glance
| Appointo | Picktime | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $12 per month; billing basis not shown | $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | Free: 3 users, 3 resources, 2 locations, 2 classes, unlimited appointments, email notifications and PayPal payments. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Appointo | Picktime |
| Price read from | appointo.me | picktime.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Appointo
- There is only one paid plan and no free plan beyond the 14-day trial.
- The page does not say whether $12 is a monthly-billed or annual-billed price, and shows it beside a crossed-out $39 with no end date.
- Each additional team member costs $6 a month.
- Only a browser dashboard is listed; no native apps are described on the pages read.
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.
Key features
Appointo
- Booking widget
- Add a booking feature to a website page or store, with custom colors, text, logo and translation into other languages.
- Group appointments
- Supports group sessions and multi-day bookings such as tours or rentals, with custom questions for customers.
- Email and text notifications
- Automated reminders, confirmations, rescheduling and feedback messages sent by email and text.
- Calendar and video integrations
- Syncs with Google and Outlook calendars and connects to Zoom for online appointments.
- Customer booking portal
- Customers can manage their own bookings through a portal rather than emailing the business.
- Team management
- Employees control their own availability and bookings. Extra team members cost $6 a month each.
Picktime
- Online booking page
- Customers book from a hosted page or a widget for WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and other site builders, with unlimited appointments on every plan.
- Classes, resources and locations
- Manage group classes, rooms or equipment and several locations; the free plan allows 2 classes and 2 locations.
- Payments
- Free accepts PayPal only; Starter and Pro add Stripe and Square.
- Calendar sync
- Syncs with Google, Outlook, iCloud and Exchange calendars: one way on Free, two way from Starter.
- Reminders and notifications
- Email notifications are on every plan; email reminders and SMS notifications start at Starter, subject to the vendor's SMS policy.
- Round robin and waitlist
- Pro adds round-robin assignment, a waitlist, booking approval, discount coupons and a custom booking flow.
Plans
Appointo
Pro Plan$12
per month; billing basis not shown
Unlimited services and bookings, group appointments and extra team members at $6 a month each. Shown against a crossed-out $39.
Picktime
Free$0
3 users, 3 resources, 2 locations, 2 classes, unlimited appointments and one-way calendar sync.
Starter$3
per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly)
3 users, 5 classes, SMS reminders, recurring bookings, two-way calendar sync, Stripe and Square.
Pro$2.25
per user / month, billed annually ($3 billed monthly)
10 users and resources, unlimited locations and classes, round robin, waitlist and discount coupons.
Ways to pay less
Appointo
- Nonprofit
Special pricing for non-profits
The pricing FAQ says non-profit organizations get special pricing; the amount is not stated and requires contacting support.
Picktime
- Annual discount
Save up to 25% with yearly billing
The pricing page shows Starter at $3 and Pro at $2.25 per user a month billed annually, against $4 and $3 billed monthly.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Appointo or Picktime?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Appointo starts at $12 per month; billing basis not shown, and Picktime starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly). One is priced for each person and the other is not, so which costs less depends on how many of you use it.
Which has a free plan, Appointo or Picktime?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Picktime has a free plan. Appointo does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Appointo and Picktime run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Picktime lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.