1. SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me · Limassol · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Booking system for services.
Free plan
Free plan available
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Zoho Bookings alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Bookings is an appointment scheduling & booking product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Bookings are SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Dingg (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan), Cal.com (Free plan) and Doodle (Free plan). SimplyBook.me is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Zoho Bookings alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Bookings'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Bookings (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | — |
| 1 | SimplyBook.me | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Bookings |
| 2 |  Dingg | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Setmore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Bookings |
| 4 |  Cal.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Doodle | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Bookings |
| 6 |  Picktime | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Bookings |
| 7 |  YouCanBookMe | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Google Calendar Appointment Schedules | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  TidyCal | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Zcal | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  OnceHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Square Appointments | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Bookafy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Appointlet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Timify | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Reservio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  10to8 (Sign In Scheduling) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Trafft | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Simply Schedule Appointments | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  SuperSaaS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Bookings alternatives in detail
2. Dingg
Dingg · Chennai · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Salon software with online booking built in Chennai.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Setmore
Setmore (Full Circle) · Portland · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Free appointment scheduling with Chennai team.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Bookings
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Picktime
Picktime · Hyderabad · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.7/5
Free appointment scheduling built in Hyderabad.
Free
Free plan available
7. YouCanBookMe
YouCanBook.me · Bedford · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Booking pages for calendars.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Google Calendar Appointment Schedules
Google · Mountain View · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Booking pages in Google Calendar.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Zcal
Zcal · San Francisco · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Free scheduling with branding.
Free plan
Free plan available
Zoho Bookings alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Zoho Bookings
How to choose a Zoho Bookings 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.
Zoho Bookings alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Bookings in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Bookings on App Advisor are SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Dingg (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Bookings, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Bookings?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Dingg (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Bookings?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Dingg (Free plan), Picktime (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Bookings vs SimplyBook.me: which is better?+
SimplyBook.me is the closest match to Zoho Bookings in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Bookings alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Zoho Bookings also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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