Head to head · Appointment scheduling & booking
SimplyBook.me vs Doodle
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. SimplyBook.me rates highest.
| Compare | SimplyBook.me | Doodle |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Appointment scheduling & booking | Appointment scheduling & booking |
| Vendor | SimplyBook.me | Doodle |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2010 | 2007 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
SimplyBook.me: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Booking pages and embeds
- Calendar sync (Google, Outlook)
- Reminders via email, SMS and WhatsApp
- Payments and deposits
- Group and round-robin booking
- Buffers and availability rules
Doodle: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +19 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Booking pages and embeds
- Calendar sync (Google, Outlook)
- Reminders via email, SMS and WhatsApp
- Payments and deposits
- Group and round-robin booking
- Buffers and availability rules
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, SimplyBook.me or Doodle?+
SimplyBook.me scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.6/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is SimplyBook.me cheaper than Doodle?+
SimplyBook.me starts at Free plan and Doodle at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from SimplyBook.me to Doodle?+
Most appointment scheduling & booking products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.