Side by side
Websta vs zcal
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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Websta if you provide local services and want a profile, bookings, reminders, and payment collection in one marketplace. The Free plan supports a draft profile, while Pro at €4.99/month adds a live page, unlimited bookings, and marketplace discovery. Providers who need multiple websites or locations should ask Websta about Business.
Visit Websta Free plan Web
zcal offers core booking and routing tools on the web, with a substantial free plan and a 14-day trial. Paid tiers add team scheduling, SMS and customized reminders, payment options, and business branding controls.
Visit zcalThe facts
| Websta | zcal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Custom domain: €0.69 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Websta | Not published |
| Website | websta.ai | zcal.co |
| On appointment scheduling software | #50 of 138 | #54 of 138 |
Websta: what it does well
- AI creates a profile and booking page from a skill and city.
- Providers can set hours, services, buffers, and deposits.
- Booking confirmations and reminders are handled by Websta.
- Profiles can include reviews, galleries, and social links.
- Profile translations cover seven listed languages.
What to know first
- Free profiles remain drafts unless published; publishing is free in Estonia.
- Pro costs €4.99/month, and a custom domain adds €0.69/month.
- Each account is limited to one website.
zcal: what it does well
- Two-way calendar synchronization
- Group and round-robin booking
- Automated email reminders
- Free plan with unlimited booking links
- Stripe and Zapier integrations
What to know first
- SMS reminders are limited to paid plans
- Web-only platform