Bookly

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Scheduling & Booking
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The Leading WordPress Plugin for Appointments and Event Booking

How to Replace Bookly

Overview

Bookly is a WordPress appointment booking plugin that combines full automation, customizable features, and seamless integrations to streamline scheduling for service-based businesses. It helps businesses save time, reduce no-shows, and boost client satisfaction by allowing clients to book appointments online with automated notifications and payment processing.

Features

95 features across 15 categories

Administration(2)

Multisite SupportPremium

Manage multiple WordPress sites with one Bookly license

User-Friendly Admin Panel

Comprehensive admin area for managing appointments and features as easily and quickly as possible

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(2)

Built-in AnalyticsPremium

Access and review comprehensive reports on various aspects of business through integrated Bookly Dashboard

Financial ReportsPremium

Generate comprehensive financial reports

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Booking Management(24)

Automatic or Manual Booking ApprovalPremium

Set a default status for new reservations: pending or approved

Booking Availability WindowPremium

Define number of days available for booking and set scheduling limits to specify how far in the future clients can book appointments

Booking CancellationPremium

One-click cancellation process for admin, staff, and customers

Buffer TimePremium

Set buffer time between appointments

Chain AppointmentsPremium

Create chains of consecutive appointments

Custom FieldsPremium

Add custom fields to booking forms

Custom Service AppointmentsPremium

Add custom appointments to daily schedule with events not listed in services

Custom StatusesPremium

Create custom appointment statuses beyond standard ones

EventsPremium

Create and manage events in addition to appointments

FilesPremium

Attach and manage files related to appointments

Filterable, Sortable and Searchable Booking ListPremium

Keep track and manage all bookings effortlessly with filtering, sorting and search capabilities. Configure printed copy of schedule and export appointments to CSV

Group BookingPremium

Allow clients to schedule sessions for multiple participants

Minimum Notice PeriodsPremium

Set how far in advance clients are able to book and cancel appointments

Multiply AppointmentsPremium

Create multiple appointments at once

Notice PeriodsPremium

Custom notice periods for bookings and cancellations

Recurring AppointmentsPremium

Allow clients to book recurring appointments

Redirect URLs

Set redirect URLs after appointment booking

Search, Services & Staff FormsPremium

Dedicated search and selection forms for services and staff

Shopping CartPremium

Allow clients to add multiple services to a cart before booking

Special DaysPremium

Set special schedules or closures for specific days

Special HoursPremium

Set special working hours for specific dates

TasksPremium

Create and manage tasks related to appointments

Unlimited Appointments

No limit on the number of appointments that can be booked

Waiting ListPremium

Manage waiting lists for fully booked appointments

Also in: Bookeo, Peek, Setmore

Calendar(3)

Calendar Record Template CustomizationPremium

Configure the visual representation of appointments in the Bookly Calendar to suit preferences

Calendar ViewsPremium

View calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, timeline, and list display formats to get an overview of workload

Service Color CodingPremium

Color code services in calendar to keep track of appointments

Also in: Whereby, Planhat, Notion

Client Management(7)

Client Online AccessPremium

Let customers view and edit bookings online, access booking information and make cancellations directly on the website

Client TagsPremium

Tag and categorize clients for organization

Customer Base ManagementPremium

Add an unlimited number of clients to a sortable and searchable list, complete with comprehensive booking history, payment statistics, and internal notes

Customer CabinetPremium

Client portal for viewing and managing their bookings

Customer GroupsPremium

Organize and group customers for targeted communications

Customer InformationPremium

Manage comprehensive customer information and profiles

RatingsPremium

Allow clients to rate and review appointments and services

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Data Management(1)

Import & Export CSVPremium

Import and export appointments to CSV format

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Design(4)

Customizable Booking Form Design

Tailor the look of the booking form to exact preferences by customizing every step and appearance

Mobile-Friendly Booking Form

Responsive booking form that works excellently on any device

Sleek & Intuitive Design

User-friendly interface of the booking form that makes the reservation process clear, fast and easy

Unlimited Booking FormsPremium

Create and publish as many Bookly booking forms on a website as needed

Also in: Squarespace, InVision, WordPress.com

Integrations(10)

Advanced Google CalendarPremium

Advanced Google Calendar synchronization features

BigBlueButton IntegrationPremium

Video conferencing integration with BigBlueButton

Google Calendar IntegrationPremium

Sync staff members' calendars with their Google Calendars

Google Meet IntegrationPremium

Video conferencing integration for interactive online meetings

Jitsi IntegrationPremium

Video conferencing integration with Jitsi

Mailchimp IntegrationPremium

Integrate with Mailchimp for email marketing

Outlook Calendar IntegrationPremium

Sync with Outlook Calendar

WooCommerce IntegrationPremium

Use WooCommerce as an integral part of the Bookly plugin

Zapier IntegrationPremium

Integrate Bookly with preferred cloud apps to streamline workflows and automate tasks

Zoom IntegrationPremium

Video conferencing integration for interactive meetings on any device

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Localization(2)

Multi-Language SupportPremium

Translate the entire Bookly using WPML integration so customers can book in their native language

Multi-language Support (9 languages)

Support for 9 languages included in free version

Location Management(3)

Address ManagementPremium

Manage business and service locations with addresses

Google MapsPremium

Integrate Google Maps for location display

LocationsPremium

Manage multiple business locations

Notifications(7)

Automated Notifications

Automated email and SMS notifications for appointments

Email NotificationsPremium

Send automatic email notifications to customers and staff members

Email TemplatesPremium

20+ email templates included for customization

Notification Template CustomizationPremium

Create personalized emails and text messages directly from Bookly backend

SMS NotificationsPremium

Send automatic SMS notifications to customers and staff members with quick setup and automated balance refill

SMS TemplatesPremium

20+ SMS templates included for customization

WhatsApp NotificationsPremium

Stay connected with clients and staff by sending instant WhatsApp messages

Payments(17)

2Checkout IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via 2Checkout

Authorize.Net IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via Authorize.Net

CouponsPremium

Create and manage discount coupons for bookings

Deposit PaymentsPremium

Collect deposits for appointments

DiscountsPremium

Create and apply discounts and special rates for bookings and groups

Gift CardsPremium

Let clients purchase gift cards with a predetermined deposit, which can be used during online booking

InvoicesPremium

Generate and manage invoices for appointments

Local Payments

Accept local payment methods

Mollie IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via Mollie payment processor

PayPal CheckoutPremium

PayPal Checkout integration for streamlined payments

PayPal PaymentsPremium

Accept payments via PayPal

Payson IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via Payson

PayU LatAm IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via PayU LatAm

PayUbiz IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via PayUbiz

Secure Payment ProcessingPremium

Easily process credit card payments on website and effortlessly keep track of payment statistics

Stripe IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via Stripe

TaxesPremium

Configure and apply taxes to services and payments

Service Management(8)

Collaborative ServicesPremium

Allow multiple staff members to work on one appointment

Compound ServicesPremium

Create services that bundle multiple services together

Custom DurationPremium

Set custom duration for services

Individual Service SettingsPremium

Advanced functionality for service management to create custom settings for each service provided

PackagesPremium

Create and offer service packages

Service ExtrasPremium

Offer additional services or add-ons to appointments

Service SchedulePremium

Manage service-specific schedules

Unlimited ServicesPremium

Unlimited number of services grouped into categories for easy navigation and efficient management

Staff Management(4)

Individual Staff SettingsPremium

Create and manage custom schedules and pricing for individual employees

Staff CabinetPremium

Staff portal for managing their appointments and information

Staff Self-ManagementPremium

Let staff members manage their profiles and calendars, access and manage their weekly schedules and update their personal information directly in the Bookly admin panel

Unlimited Staff MembersPremium

Add multiple staff members, each with their own unique pricing, working schedule, and visibility settings

Support(1)

Full Access to UpdatesPremium

Full access to all plugin updates and improvements

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic functionality
  • Unlimited appointments
  • 1 staff member
  • Up to 5 services
  • Customizable design
  • Automated notifications (Email, SMS)
  • Functional admin area
  • Unlimited number of booking forms
  • Redirect URLs
  • Manageable list of customers
  • Booking list: filter, sort, search
  • Local payments
  • 9 languages included

Pro

$49/year
  • All Free features plus:
  • Unlimited staff
  • Unlimited services
  • Search, Services & Staff booking forms
  • Buffer time for services
  • Import & export to CSV
  • Google Calendar integration
  • WooCommerce compatibility
  • Client tags
  • Online access for clients
  • Online meetings (Zoom, Google Meet, Jitsi, BigBlueButton)
  • Full access to all updates
  • 20+ templates for Emails and SMS
  • Custom notice periods

Business

Popular
$199/year
  • All Pro features plus:
  • Custom Fields
  • Group Booking
  • Stripe Integration
  • Service Extras
  • Advanced Google Calendar
  • Service Schedule
  • Locations
  • Special Days
  • Staff Cabinet
  • Coupons
  • Customer Cabinet
  • Recurring Appointments
  • Deposit Payments
  • Cart
  • PayPal Payments
  • Standard Custom Duration
  • Outlook Calendar
  • Customer Information
  • Invoices
  • Chain Appointments
  • Multiply Appointments
  • Packages
  • Collaborative Services
  • Files
  • Special Hours
  • Taxes
  • Multisite
  • PayPal Checkout
  • Custom Statuses
  • Waiting List
  • Customer Groups
  • Google Maps
  • Address
  • Tasks
  • Ratings
  • Discounts
  • Compound Services
  • Authorize.Net
  • Mailchimp
  • PayU Latam
  • 2Checkout
  • PayUbiz
  • Payson

Ultimate

$399/year
  • All Business features plus:
  • Priority support
  • All add-ons included
  • Mollie

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Bookly. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Bookly alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 95 features.

Buy Bookly

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$84,000
Maintenance$1,260/mo
3-year total$129,360
Dev time~7 months

Buying Bookly saves ~$129,360 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 95 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

18 known integrations

2CheckoutAuthorize.NetBigBlueButtonGoogle CalendarGoogle MeetJitsiMailchimpMollieOutlook CalendarPayPalPaysonPayU LatAmPayUbizStripeWooCommerceWPMLZapierZoom