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Best Appointment scheduling apps in 2026

Appointment scheduling apps help people offer time slots, collect bookings, and organize appointments. This list covers tools that run on platforms such as the web, Android, iOS, APIs, Windows, and macOS.

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    Setmore

    by Setmore
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Setmore combines self-booking, payment collection, calendar sync, and team management across mobile and desktop apps.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    7shifts

    by 7shifts
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.5 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Connecteam

    by Connecteam
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Connecteam combines staff operations, communication and HR tools in hubs for deskless workforces.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Calendly

    by Calendly
    Free plan Extension

    Calendly covers a range of meeting formats, reminders, calendar sync, and payment collection.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    Zoho Bookings

    by Zoho Bookings
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Zoho Bookings covers individual and team scheduling, with paid tiers adding more workspaces and calendars. Check the free-plan limits and per-user plan prices against your needs.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Sling

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Sling combines scheduling, team communication, and workforce-management features across free and paid plans. Check plan differences and mobile app requirements against your team's needs.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $2/user/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Appointy

    by Appointy
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
    7.2 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    SimplyBook.me

    by SimplyBook.me
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    SimplyBook.me covers client bookings, payments, reminders, and team calendars across web and mobile. The free tier is ongoing but limited, and HIPAA-enabling features need specific settings.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $11.90/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Findmyshift

    by Findmyshift
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Findmyshift offers scheduling across web and mobile, with time-off management and shift swaps.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $27/mo · 90-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    YouCanBookMe

    by YouCanBookMe
    Free plan Web

    YouCanBookMe covers individual, group and multi-host bookings, with calendar sync, payment collection and team administration.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $8.10/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Doodle

    by Doodle
    Free plan Web
    7.1 Free plan · paid from $11/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  12. 12

    Reservio

    by Reservio
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.1 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Kadence

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Kadence combines desk and room booking with floor plans, workplace analytics, and coordination features.

    7.0 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    OnceHub

    by OnceHub
    Free plan Web
    6.9 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    Square Online

    by Square Online
    Free plan Web
    6.8 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Acuity Scheduling

    by Acuity Scheduling
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Acuity combines self-service booking with payment collection, calendar sync, and client-management features.

    6.6 From $16/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Vagaro

    by Vagaro
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Vagaro combines scheduling and payment collection with tools for managing business operations.

    6.4 From $30/mo Visit site
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    When I Work

    by When I Work
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    When I Work brings core shift-management tasks into one service, with plans adding scheduling controls, reporting, integrations, and identity features.

    6.3 From $2.50/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Deputy

    by Deputy
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Deputy combines staff scheduling and time tracking with AI features included across its plans.

    6.2 From $5/user/mo · 31-day trial Visit site
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    Planday

    by Planday
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Planday combines shift scheduling, clock-ins, hour approvals, and integrations for workforce management. The Starter plan has a five-user minimum, and there is no free plan.

    6.2 From £2.99/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    RotaCloud

    by RotaCloud
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    RotaCloud brings rota planning and staff availability together with attendance tools and mobile apps. Check whether the 1–5 employee plan range and paid add-ons fit your needs before choosing a plan.

    6.1 From £10/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Timely

    by Timely
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Timely brings booking pages, payments, calendar syncing, and reminders together across web and mobile platforms.

    6.0 From $26/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Cliniko

    by Cliniko
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Clinics and allied health practitioners should consider Cliniko for its combination of appointment management, treatment records, billing, and practice tools.

    5.9 From $45/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Mindbody

    by Mindbody
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Mindbody covers booking and business tools across web and mobile, with higher tiers adding management and marketing features.

    5.8 From $79/mo Visit site
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    GlossGenius

    by GlossGenius
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    GlossGenius brings booking, operations, marketing, and payment features together for several service-business types.

    5.8 From $24/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site

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Questions

Do appointment scheduling apps offer free plans?

A free plan is offered by items in this list. Check the plan details for the tool you are considering.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by items in this list. Review the trial terms before you start.

Which platforms can these apps run on?

Platforms represented here include the web, Android, iOS, API, Windows, and macOS.

Can clients book appointments online?

Client booking page is one of the comparison fields for these apps. Check the individual tool for the booking flow it provides.

Can customers pay when booking?

Booking payments are a comparison field. Check whether the tool you choose supports the payment flow you need.

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