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BirchPress Scheduler 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 Self-hostedWeb
BirchPress Scheduler combines embedded WordPress booking forms with calendar sync, reminders, group appointments and payment collection. Buyers should account for the one-site paid plans and the closed WordPress.org listing.
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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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| BirchPress Scheduler | neatCal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal: $99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | neatCal |
| Website | birchpress.com | neatcal.com |
| On appointment scheduling software | #49 of 138 | #53 of 138 |
BirchPress Scheduler: what it does well
- Two-way calendar synchronization
- Group booking support
- Configurable booking notifications and reminders
- PayPal and WooCommerce payment options
- One year of paid-plan support and updates
What to know first
- Paid plans cover 1 site
- Paid plans start at $99 a month
- WordPress.org listing is closed and unavailable
- Expired plans receive no updates or support
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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