Zoho Bookings
Appointment-scheduling tool from Zoho for service businesses, with staff and payment options.
- Starts at
- ₹360/user/mo
- Sources
- 1 cited
Commerce & Operations
Commerce & Operations / Scheduling & Appointments
Let customers and teams book meetings and appointments without back-and-forth.
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Zoho Bookings is the strongest overall fit we list for Scheduling & Appointments, best suited for Indian service businesses taking appointments.
Cal.com is the main alternative, stronger when you need teams wanting customizable/self-hosted scheduling.
Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
Paid plans start around $2.25/user/mo, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 6 of 7 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
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| Tool | Best for | Starts at | Free option | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Bookings | Indian service businesses taking appointments | ₹360/user/mo | Free plan | Curated 19 Jul 2026 |
| Cal.com | Teams wanting customizable/self-hosted scheduling | $12/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Calendly | Sales and recruiting teams booking meetings | $10/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| SimplyBook.me | Salons, clinics, studios, consultants | €11.9/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Picktime | Small service businesses wanting free or low-cost online booking | $2.25/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Setmore | Solo professionals and small service teams | $5/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
6 of 7 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. The rest are curated listings pending review, so verify their details before deciding.
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Zoho Bookings is the strongest overall fit we list for Scheduling & Appointments, best suited for Indian service businesses taking appointments. Cal.com is the main alternative, stronger when you need teams wanting customizable/self-hosted scheduling. Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
Paid plans start around $2.25/user/mo, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 6 of 7 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
Zoho Bookings, Cal.com, Calendly, SimplyBook.me, Picktime, and Setmore offer a free plan or trial, so you can test the workflow before committing budget.
Zoho Bookings issue a GST-compliant tax invoice, so a GST-registered business can claim the 18% GST back as input tax credit. 1 of 7 tools listed here are GST-invoice ready; for the rest, a foreign tool's GST is still recoverable through the reverse-charge self-invoice (see each tool's pricing page).
6 of 7 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. The rest are curated listings pending review, so verify their details before deciding. We rank tools by fit to this category and India-operational signals (India-based vendor, GST invoicing, INR billing, verified data); placement is never for sale.