Picktime vs TimeTap (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Picktime grades higher than TimeTap: 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.
Picktime
Appointment and class booking software with a free plan
TimeTap
Appointment scheduling with client records, texting and waitlists
Which one is for you
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
Pick TimeTap if
- Fits if you run a small service business that needs text reminders
- Works for teams already on Office 365 or Google Calendar
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there is only a 14-day trial
- Pricey if you add staff or locations, as the price rises with each
- Tight if you want a waitlist, digital paperwork or automated triggers, which need Business at $40.45
- Watch out: the monthly-billing price was not readable, so the figures are the annual ones
- Watch out: SSO and tiered permissions are Enterprise only
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAPicktimeGood | 2.2GPATimeTapFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFree is substantial, and Pro is $2.25 per user a month billed annually, under 60% of the category's $4.99 cheapest quarter. | C$22.45 a month for 1 staff and 1 location, billed annually. That is above the $16 where the dearer quarter of calendar tools starts. |
| Free plan and trial | BFree covers 3 users, 3 resources, 2 locations, 2 classes and unlimited appointments, which one person could run a business on. | CNo free plan, but a 14-day trial with no card. |
| Features | CBooking page, classes, payments, calendar sync and reminders. Pro lists SSO, vouchers and class packs as coming soon. | CBooking page, client records, reminders, calendar sync and payments. Waitlist, travel time and paperwork are Business-only. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Services, staff and the booking page are yours to set up. | CNo store rating on record. You set up services, forms and calendar syncs first. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb plus iOS and Android, with Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Meet, Stripe, Square, Mailchimp and HubSpot. No desktop app. | BWeb with Salesforce, Office 365, Google Calendar, Outlook and Square. No phone or desktop app is listed. |
| Best for | appointment and class booking for small teams | appointment booking with texts |
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: Picktime and TimeTap. How we grade
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. TimeTap starts at $22.45 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and Picktime starts $19.45 a month lower. Of the other calendar and scheduling apps on the chart, 12 score higher than Picktime for less, and 40 score higher than TimeTap 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
- Picktime also covers calendar and invoicing.
- TimeTap also covers forms.
At a glance
| Picktime | TimeTap | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly) | $22.45 per month for 1 staff and 1 location, billed annually |
| Free plan | Free: 3 users, 3 resources, 2 locations, 2 classes, unlimited appointments, email notifications and PayPal payments. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial of Professional or Business, no credit card |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Picktime | TimeTap |
| Price read from | picktime.com | timetap.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
TimeTap
- Prices shown are for 1 staff and 1 location; the pricing page has a calculator for adding more.
- There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial of Professional or Business.
- Waitlist, digital paperwork and automated triggers are limited to Business or Enterprise.
- The monthly-billing price was not readable on the page; the figures above are the annual-billing defaults.
Key features
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.
TimeTap
- Booking page and embeds
- Every account gets a free scheduling page, and the booking widget can be embedded on your own website.
- Client management
- Keep client records, custom pre-booking forms and screening questions with each appointment.
- Text and email reminders
- Send text and email messages to clients. Automated message triggers and a dedicated text number come with Business.
- Calendar sync
- Two-way sync with Google Calendar, Office 365, Outlook and iCal keeps booked times from clashing.
- Waitlist and travel time
- Business adds an automatic waitlist and a travel time calculator for mobile services.
- Payments and class scheduling
- Accept payments at booking, and schedule classes and courses alongside one-to-one appointments.
Plans
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.
TimeTap
Team Professional$22.45
per month for 1 staff and 1 location, billed annually
Unlimited appointments, client management, 2-way calendar sync, custom booking forms and text messages. Price rises with staff and locations.
Team Business$40.45
per month for 1 staff and 1 location, billed annually
Adds automatic waitlist, travel time calculator, automated email triggers, digital paperwork and a dedicated text number.
EnterpriseCustom
Tiered accounts, unlimited locations, SSO login, vendor security agreements and tiered admin permissions.
Ways to pay less
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.
TimeTap
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Picktime or TimeTap?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Picktime starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly), and TimeTap starts at $22.45 per month for 1 staff and 1 location, billed annually. 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, Picktime or TimeTap?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Picktime has a free plan. TimeTap does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Picktime and TimeTap 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.