On request
Quote-based
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Phorest alternatives in India (2026)
Phorest is an appointment scheduling & booking product from Phorest, Dublin, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 9 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 16 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Phorest are Peek Pro (On request), Zenoti (On request), Booker (Mindbody) (On request), Zoho Bookings (Free plan) and Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/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 Phorest alternative
The price isn't published
Phorest quotes Phorest per organisation. 7 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Phorest has no free tier. 9 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Phorest is built in Ireland. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Phorest alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Phorest'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Phorest (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Peek Pro | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 2 |  Zenoti | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Booker (Mindbody) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Bookings | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 5 |  Acuity Scheduling | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Picktime | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  SimplyBook.me | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Setmore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Microsoft Bookings | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Cal.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Doodle | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Chili Piper | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  YouCanBookMe | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Savvycal | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Vagaro | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Booksy | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Practo Ray | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  DocEngage | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Google Calendar Appointment Schedules | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Fresha | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Phorest alternatives in detail
2. Zenoti
Zenoti · Bellevue · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4/5
Enterprise salon and spa platform founded in Hyderabad.
On request
Quote-based
3. Booker (Mindbody)
Mindbody · San Luis Obispo · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4/5
Spa and salon booking.
On request
Quote-based
4. Zoho Bookings
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.8/5
Appointment scheduling from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Phorest
- Has a free plan — Phorest does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
5. Acuity Scheduling
Squarespace · New York · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Online appointment scheduling.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Phorest
- Publishes a price (₹1,200/mo); Phorest is quote-only
6. Picktime
Picktime · Hyderabad · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.7/5
Free appointment scheduling built in Hyderabad.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Phorest
- Has a free plan — Phorest does not
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
7. SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me · Limassol · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Booking system for services.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Phorest
- Has a free plan — Phorest does not
8. Setmore
Setmore (Full Circle) · Portland · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Free appointment scheduling with Chennai team.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Phorest
- Has a free plan — Phorest does not
9. Microsoft Bookings
Microsoft · Redmond · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Bookings in Microsoft 365.
Pay as you go
Free trial
10. Cal.com
Cal.com · San Francisco · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Open-source scheduling.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Phorest
- Has a free plan — Phorest does not
- Open source
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How to choose a Phorest 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.
Phorest alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Phorest in 2026?+
The closest matches to Phorest on App Advisor are Peek Pro (On request), Zenoti (On request), Booker (Mindbody) (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Phorest, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Phorest?+
Yes. 9 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Bookings (Free plan), Picktime (Free), SimplyBook.me (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Phorest?+
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 Phorest?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Bookings (Free plan), Picktime (Free), Practo Ray (₹999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Phorest vs Peek Pro: which is better?+
Peek Pro is the closest match to Phorest in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Phorest alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Phorest also covers, and Phorest'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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