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Schedulinq vs

SimplyBook.me offers a rich booking website with many industry features, though you often pay per add-on module. Schedulinq schedules on travel time and works both on location and from a fixed spot: it only shows times that keep your day tight. Below you'll read honestly what each tool does and doesn't do.

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The real difference: free booking vs smart scheduling

Both tools let customers pick a time themselves. The difference is which times they get to see.

No algorithm

SimplyBook.me: every open gap

Anyone can book any open moment in your calendar. SimplyBook.me only checks whether you're free — not where your customer is or how far you'll drive.

The result: you bounce criss-cross across your service area, and appointments only cluster if you get lucky. On top of that you hit the booking ceiling fast: the entry plan caps at 100 upcoming appointments — even though you pay for 5 providers.

With an algorithm

Schedulinq: only what fits

Before a time becomes visible, Schedulinq factors in travel time. If an appointment doesn't fit logically between your other appointments that day, the algorithm hides that slot.

So the customer only picks from times that keep your route tight. Your appointments cluster in the same area by themselves — not by luck, but by an algorithm.

With an algorithm vs. without

20%more appointments per day
18%less travel time

Averaged across 54 simulated scenarios

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On the road, at a fixed location, or both

Schedulinq isn't just for people who hit the road. If you work from a fixed spot, it schedules that just as well — and you can combine the two. Per employee and per day, you set where the work happens.

  • At the customer's location — only times that keep your route tight that day
  • From a fixed location — salon, practice, studio or workshop
  • Or both — e.g. Mon–Wed at customers, Thu–Fri in the salon
Schedulinq
SimplyBook.me
Free subscription
30-day trial
Limited free
Price
€29 per user
from €13.90/month
Number of bookings
Unlimited
Max. 100 upcoming
Number of users
Per user
5 on entry plan
In-person appointments
Appointment types & add-ons
Unlimited, with add-ons
With add-ons
Group bookings
Appointments at the customer's location
Appointments at a fixed location
Geographic optimization
Online payments
Paid plan
Integrations
Limited, included
Extensive, paid plan
Custom branding & communication flows
Paid plan

Based on publicly available information, updated June 2026. Check the current features and pricing at SimplyBook.me.

What fits you?

Choose Schedulinq if you…

  • You drive to your customers and want to avoid unnecessary detours
  • You want to set a service area and work schedule per employee
  • You want customers to only see times that fit your route
  • You want text reminders without separate credits
  • You have more than a handful of appointments outstanding at once
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Stick with SimplyBook.me if you…

  • You want lots of industry-specific features and are happy to pay per feature
  • You want an extensive booking website with many widgets and design options
  • You genuinely need group bookings

If you want lots of industry features and an extensive booking website, SimplyBook.me is a rich choice — just watch the add-on modules. If you want customers to see only fitting times, on location or from a fixed spot, Schedulinq schedules on travel time, with all features in one price.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Schedulinq and SimplyBook.me?

SimplyBook.me is built for fixed locations and looks at time. Schedulinq only shows times that geographically fit your other appointments that day, and you set a service area and schedule per employee.

Can I set a service area per employee?

Yes. You set the service area (radius or region), working hours and services per employee. Schedulinq only offers customers times that fit.

Are text reminders included?

With Schedulinq, both text and email reminders are included in the price. With SimplyBook.me, texts are a paid add-on with separate credits.

What does Schedulinq cost?

Schedulinq costs €29 per employee per month, all features included. 30 days free, no credit card, cancel monthly.

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