SimplyBook.me alternatives: 3 free & open-source picks
Compare recorded free and open-source options, their capabilities and operating requirements. Source dates are shown below; licenses, hosted limits and project activity can change.
One staffer gets reminders, classes and Square checkout for 100 bookings a month; growth wakes the paywall.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installHosted signup
dataBooking, customer, service and staff records live in Appointy's cloud, with connected calendar and payment data also handled by their respective providers
setup✓ installs clean
the catch vs SimplyBook.meIts 100-appointment and five-service limits are small, and it offers far less website, marketplace and add-on breadth than SimplyBook.me.
facts verified 2026-08-10
Four staff, payments, classes and 200 monthly bookings; SMS, recurring appointments and two-way sync cost extra.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installHosted signup
dataBooking, customer and staff records live in Setmore's cloud, with calendar and payment records also passing through connected providers
setup✓ installs clean
the catch vs SimplyBook.meIt caps free bookings at 200 and has a much smaller add-on, website and advanced client-management ecosystem than SimplyBook.me.
facts verified 2026-08-10
A serious free solo booking stack where Square operates; processing fees remain and the feature mix varies by country.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installCreate or use a Square seller account and enable Appointments
dataAppointment, customer, staff and transaction records live in Square's cloud
the catch vs SimplyBook.meIt is country-dependent and solo on the free plan, with a narrower website and add-on ecosystem than SimplyBook.me.
setupA Square seller account and identity verification, and the service must be available in the user's country
facts verified 2026-08-10
latest recorded source check 2026-08-10 · check current terms at the source
Picktime FreeThe free plan loses reminders, custom fields and the add-on depth SimplyBook.me is bought for.
Reservio FreeForty monthly bookings and no calendar sync is a test account, not a booking business.
| tool | license | running it | platforms | stars | active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointy Free | proprietary, free | they host it | web, ios, android | — | — |
| Setmore Free | proprietary, free | they host it | web, ios, android | — | — |
| Square Appointments Free | proprietary, free | they host it | web, ios, android | — | — |
SimplyBook.me: People pay because a booking tool must never double-book them, leak private events, or send the wrong time to a client.
Questions about these alternatives
Is there a free alternative to SimplyBook.me?
Yes: Appointy Free, Setmore Free, Square Appointments Free. These are recorded free or open-source options. Compare their feature limits, licenses, hosting costs and current availability before choosing.
Should I just build my own SimplyBook.me?
Our verdict is KINDA. The visible service booking loop is buildable, but a credible replacement needs more than the first screen. SimplyBook.me earns its keep through OAuth, calendar reliability, so expect a weekend or multi-day build and a narrower personal scope. Review the scope, implementation prompt and trade-offs in the SimplyBook.me build guide.
