SimplyBook.me

simplybook.me
Scheduling & Booking
Weekend Project

Online booking system for service businesses

How to Replace SimplyBook.me

Overview

SimplyBook.me is a cloud-based appointment scheduling and booking management platform designed for service-based businesses. It enables clients to book services online while automating scheduling, payments, and customer communications.

Features

41 features across 19 categories

Analytics(2)

Business AnalyticsPremium

Track key metrics including revenue, booking trends, and client acquisition.

Staff Performance ReportsPremium

Generate reports on individual staff member bookings and revenue.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Billing(1)

Invoice GenerationPremium

Automatically generate and send invoices to clients for bookings.

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

CRM(3)

Client Communication HistoryPremium

View complete email and SMS conversation history with each client.

Client Database

Maintain comprehensive client records with contact information and booking history.

Customer FeedbackPremium

Collect post-appointment ratings and reviews from clients.

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Communication(3)

Automated Follow-upsPremium

Send automatic follow-up messages to clients after appointments.

Automated Reminders

Send automatic SMS and email reminders to clients before their appointments.

SMS NotificationsPremium

Send SMS text messages for appointment confirmations and reminders.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(1)

GDPR Compliance

Meet GDPR requirements with data privacy and consent management.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(3)

Appointment Notes

Add internal notes and client information to appointment records.

Batch ActionsPremium

Perform bulk operations on multiple appointments or clients.

Online Booking Calendar

Customizable booking calendar that syncs with your business schedule in real-time.

Customization(2)

Custom Booking Form

Design personalized booking forms with custom fields and questions.

Custom BrandingPremium

White-label booking pages with your business logo, colors, and domain.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Finance(1)

Staff Commission TrackingPremium

Track and manage staff commissions based on bookings and revenue.

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

Integration(3)

API AccessPremium

Integrate SimplyBook.me with custom applications via REST API.

Booking Widget

Embed a customizable booking widget on your website.

Calendar Sync

Sync bookings with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCal.

Localization(2)

Multi-Language Support

Offer booking interface in multiple languages for international clients.

Time Zone Support

Automatically handle multiple time zones for international clients.

Marketing(2)

Discount CodesPremium

Create and manage promotional discount codes for bookings.

Email MarketingPremium

Send marketing campaigns and newsletters to your client database.

Mobile(1)

Mobile AppPremium

Native iOS and Android apps for staff to manage bookings on the go.

Payments(2)

Advance Payment OptionsPremium

Require deposits or full payment at time of booking.

Payment Processing

Accept online payments via credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets.

Policies(1)

Custom Cancellation PoliciesPremium

Define refund policies and cancellation deadlines for services.

Pricing(1)

Dynamic PricingPremium

Set variable pricing based on demand, time, or other factors.

Scheduling(5)

Buffer Time Between Appointments

Set minimum time gaps between consecutive bookings for setup or travel.

Business Hours Configuration

Set custom working hours and holidays for your business.

Recurring Appointments

Set up recurring bookings for regular clients with automatic scheduling.

Resource SchedulingPremium

Manage bookings for multiple locations, rooms, or equipment resources.

Waiting List ManagementPremium

Automatically manage client waiting lists for fully booked time slots.

Self-Service(1)

Client Self-ReschedulePremium

Allow clients to reschedule their own appointments without staff intervention.

Services(5)

Dependency BookingPremium

Create service packages where certain services must be booked together.

Gift CardsPremium

Create and sell gift certificates for your services.

Group BookingsPremium

Allow multiple clients to book group services or classes simultaneously.

Membership PlansPremium

Sell membership packages with included services and discounts.

Service Packages

Create and offer bundled service packages with custom pricing.

Staff Management(2)

Multi-Staff Management

Manage multiple staff members with individual calendars and availability settings.

Staff Availability TemplatesPremium

Create reusable availability schedules for recurring staff schedules.

Pricing

Starter

$24/mo
  • Basic booking and calendar management

Professional

Popular
$49/mo
  • Advanced features for growing businesses

Business

$99/mo
  • Premium features for established businesses

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying SimplyBook.me

Monthly$24/mo
Yearly$288/yr
5-Year Total$1.4k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $48
SaaS
$288
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $144
SaaS
$864
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $240
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SimplyBook.me alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy SimplyBook.me

Better Value
Monthly cost$240/mo
3-year total$8,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying SimplyBook.me saves ~$28,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

28 known integrations