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Zoho Bookings
Appointment-scheduling tool from Zoho for service businesses, with staff and payment options.
- Starts at
- $6/user/mo
- Sources
- 1 cited
Commerce & Operations
Commerce & Operations / Scheduling & Appointments
Let customers and teams book meetings and appointments without back-and-forth.
Quick answer
Zoho Bookings is the strongest overall fit we list for Scheduling & Appointments, best suited for Indian service businesses taking appointments.
Setmore is the main alternative, stronger when you need solo professionals and small service teams.
Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
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| Tool | Best for | Starts at | Free option | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Bookings | Indian service businesses taking appointments | $6/user/mo | Free plan | Curated 19 Jul 2026 |
| Setmore | Solo professionals and small service teams | $5/user/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 |
| SimplyBook.me | Salons, clinics, studios, consultants | €11.9/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 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 |
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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Appointment-scheduling tool from Zoho for service businesses, with staff and payment options.
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Zoho Bookings is the strongest overall fit we list for Scheduling & Appointments, best suited for Indian service businesses taking appointments. Setmore is the main alternative, stronger when you need solo professionals and small service teams. 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, Setmore, Picktime, SimplyBook.me, Cal.com, and Calendly offer a free plan or trial, so you can test the workflow before committing budget.
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.