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Appointer vs neatCal
Both stand on appointment scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Appointer combines customer booking, staff availability, contacts, calendar synchronization, and developer access. Its free Basic plan covers core scheduling, while paid seats add reminders and broader coordination features.
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Free plan Web
neatCal brings individual and team scheduling, calendar connections, reminders, and payment collection into a web service. The Free plan has defined user, event, and appointment limits; the trial covers up to three users.
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| Appointer | neatCal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Enterprise: €10 per seat a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Appointer | neatCal |
| Website | appointer.io | neatcal.com |
| On appointment scheduling software | #57 of 138 | #53 of 138 |
Appointer: what it does well
- Free booking and appointment management
- Two-way Google Calendar sync
- API access with keys
- CSV and Excel contact imports
- Three supported languages
What to know first
- Reminders require a paid plan
- Enterprise Pro price not listed
- Plans are charged per seat
neatCal: what it does well
- Supports one-on-one and group bookings.
- Offers round-robin and pooled team scheduling.
- Connects calendars and video meeting services.
- Collects payments through Stripe and PayPal.
- Imports customers from CSV or Google Contacts.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 150 appointments.
- 14-day trial is limited to three users.
- Free plan includes one user and one event type.
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