1. Acuity Scheduling
Squarespace · New York · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Online appointment scheduling.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Bookwhen alternatives in India (2026)
Bookwhen is an appointment scheduling & booking product from Bookwhen Ltd, Oxford, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Bookwhen are Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/mo), Microsoft Bookings (Pay as you go), Chili Piper (₹2,500/mo), Savvycal (₹1,000/mo) and Vagaro (₹2,500/mo). Zoho Bookings is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.
Why businesses look for a Bookwhen alternative
There is no free plan
Bookwhen has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Bookwhen is built in United Kingdom. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Bookwhen alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Bookwhen's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bookwhen (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Acuity Scheduling | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Bookings | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Chili Piper | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Savvycal | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Vagaro | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Booksy | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Practo Ray | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  DocEngage | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  MioSalon | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Salonist Booking | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Bookeo | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Rezdy | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Qminder | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Kitomba | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Bookedin | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Xola | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Bookings | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 18 |  Bookly | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Appspace | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 20 |  Amelia | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Bookwhen alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft Bookings
Microsoft · Redmond · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Bookings in Microsoft 365.
Pay as you go
Free trial
3. Chili Piper
Chili Piper · Brooklyn · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Inbound lead scheduling.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
4. Savvycal
SavvyCal · Cincinnati · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.3/5
Scheduling links that overlay calendars.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
5. Vagaro
Vagaro · Pleasanton · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon, spa and fitness software.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
7. Practo Ray
Practo · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Clinic appointment and practice management.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bookwhen
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. DocEngage
DocEngage · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Clinic appointments and CRM built in Bengaluru.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bookwhen
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
9. MioSalon
MioSalon · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon and spa software built in Bengaluru.
On request
Free trial
Compared with Bookwhen
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Staff calendar with drag-and-drop
- Online booking and mini-website
- Recurring appointments and multi-session packages
- SMS/email reminders and two-way text confirmation
- Google Calendar sync
10. Salonist Booking
Salonist · Chandigarh · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon booking built in Chandigarh.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bookwhen
- Built in India (Chandigarh)
Bookwhen alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Bookwhen alternatives
Indian alternatives to Bookwhen
How to choose a Bookwhen alternative
- Check WhatsApp reminders — email alone gets ignored in India.
- If you need payments at booking, confirm Indian gateway support.
- Industry-specific suites may already include it.
Bookwhen alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Bookwhen in 2026?+
The closest matches to Bookwhen on App Advisor are Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/mo), Microsoft Bookings (Pay as you go), Chili Piper (₹2,500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Bookwhen, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Bookwhen?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Bookings (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bookwhen?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Practo Ray starts lowest at ₹999/mo. Zoho Bookings also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Bookwhen?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Practo Ray (₹999/mo), DocEngage (₹1,000/mo), MioSalon (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Bookwhen vs Acuity Scheduling: which is better?+
Acuity Scheduling is the closest match to Bookwhen in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Bookwhen alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Bookwhen also covers, and Bookwhen Ltd's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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