Head to head · Appointment scheduling & booking
Zoho Bookings vs Picktime
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho Bookings rates highest.
| Compare | Zoho Bookings | Picktime |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Appointment scheduling & booking | Appointment scheduling & booking |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | Picktime |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 2018 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Zoho Bookings: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked appointment scheduling & booking options in our catalogue
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
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
Picktime: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
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, Zoho Bookings or Picktime?+
Zoho Bookings scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Zoho Bookings cheaper than Picktime?+
Zoho Bookings starts at Free plan and Picktime at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Zoho Bookings to Picktime?+
Most appointment scheduling & booking products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.