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Appointer vs PetPond
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.
Visit Appointer Free plan Web
PetPond combines scheduling, pet records, client booking, and payments in one browser service. Its main planning point is the free-plan client ceiling and the paid calendar capacities.
Visit PetPondThe facts
| Appointer | PetPond | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Enterprise: €10 per seat a month | Solo: £19 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Appointer | PetPond |
| Website | appointer.io | pet-pond.com |
| On appointment scheduling software | #57 of 138 | #61 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
PetPond: what it does well
- Drag-and-drop calendar with double-booking protection
- Clients book and pay through a browser
- Pet records support notes, history, and photos
- CSV import and data export are available
- Xero can sync invoices and payments
What to know first
- Free plan limits active clients to 50
- AI front desk is still in development
- Paid plans start at £19.00 per month
- Only web access is listed
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