Side by side
Bookly vs FluentBooking
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
Bookly combines WordPress booking forms with scheduling, notifications, calendar connections, and payments. The free plugin covers basic use, while paid one-site plans add broader capacity and integrations.
Visit Bookly Free plan Web
FluentBooking combines booking pages, calendar synchronization, group and round-robin scheduling, reminders, and payments. Its free plan and three annual tiers let buyers match site capacity to their needs.
Visit FluentBookingThe facts
| Bookly | FluentBooking | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Bookly Pro: $39 a year | Solo: $79 a year |
| Plans published | 11 | 3 |
| Maker | Bookly | FluentBooking |
| Website | booking-wp-plugin.com | fluentbooking.com |
| On appointment scheduling software | #48 of 138 | #44 of 138 |
Bookly: what it does well
- Mobile-friendly WordPress booking form
- Day, week, and month calendar views
- Two-way calendar synchronization
- Email, SMS, and WhatsApp notifications
- Payment collection integrations
What to know first
- Free version limited to five services
- Free version limited to one staff member
- Pro plans renew yearly
- No free Pro trial
FluentBooking: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Two-way calendar synchronization
- Supports group and round-robin bookings
- Automated reminders and payment collection
- Paid plans cover up to 50 sites
What to know first
- Paid plans are billed annually
- Free plan may not fit multi-site needs
- Web platform only
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