# SimplyBook.me vs YouCanBookMe Comparison | | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 108 | 1,934 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (81.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $0 | $0.00 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### SimplyBook.me Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Setup (2 reviews) Cons: - Communication Issues (1 reviews) - Complex Setup (1 reviews) ### YouCanBookMe Pros: - Ease of Use (7 reviews) - Customizability (4 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (3 reviews) - Missing Features (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (88 reviews) | 9.1 (1331 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (89 reviews) | 9.2 (1363 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.6 (66 reviews) | 8.9 (562 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 9.1 (567 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (74 reviews) | 9.1 (870 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 9.3 (516 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (88 reviews) | 7.9 (1303 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### SimplyBook.me #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: $0 Description: Free System for up to 50 bookings a month Key Features: - 1 Plugins + No Limit on service providers [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### YouCanBookMe #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: FREE Price: $0.00 Per Month Description: Get started. The most customizable free online scheduling tool you can get. Anywhere. Key Features: - Check 1 calendar for availability (Google, Apple, Microsoft & more) - Powerful, reliable booking page with your own logo & text - Set daily availability & breaks [Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/youcanbookme/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Interview Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SimplyBook.me** | N/A | N/A | | **YouCanBookMe** | 9.0/10 | 392 | #### Platform Basics | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (144 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (196 reviews) | #### Platform Content | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (201 reviews) | | **Reminders** | Not enough data | 9.5 (202 reviews) | | **Email Template** | Not enough data | 9.1 (178 reviews) | | **Booking** | Not enough data | 9.5 (175 reviews) | | **Rescheduling** | Not enough data | 9.1 (196 reviews) | #### Platform Performance | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (106 reviews) | | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.1 (106 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (201 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 9.0 (101 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (92 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (140 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (211 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.8 (150 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (85 reviews) | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.8 (157 reviews) | ### Spa and Salon Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SimplyBook.me** | N/A | N/A | | **YouCanBookMe** | N/A | N/A | #### Business Administration - Spa Management | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Inventory Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Billing & Sales** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Marketing - Spa Management | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Membership** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Campaigns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Guest Experience - Spa Management | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer Trends** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### Online Appointment Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SimplyBook.me** | 9.3/10 | 8 | | **YouCanBookMe** | 9.0/10 | 197 | #### Notifications | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Confirmations & Reminders** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (170 reviews) | | **Appointment Follow-Up** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (128 reviews) | | **Scheduling Notifications** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.5 (181 reviews) | #### Settings | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Time Zone Detection** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (167 reviews) | | **Availability Settings** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (184 reviews) | | **Blocked Time Settings** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (172 reviews) | #### Personalization | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Branding** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (141 reviews) | | **Links** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (150 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Multi- Calendar Integration** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (130 reviews) | | **Website Integration** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (97 reviews) | | **Payment Acceptance** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (76 reviews) | | **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (75 reviews) | | **Communication** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (91 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SimplyBook.me** | N/A | N/A | | **YouCanBookMe** | 8.7/10 | 12 | #### Integrations | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **MS Teams Integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Email Integration** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | | **Zoom Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Google Meet Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Salesforce Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Branding & Customizatio | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Custom Booking Page** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Personalized Links** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Personalized Web Embed** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | #### Automatic Rules & Configurations | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Set Working Hours** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Automatic Updates** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Buffer Times** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Business Scheduling | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Recruiting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SimplyBook.me** | N/A | N/A | | **YouCanBookMe** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Appointment Reminder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SimplyBook.me** | N/A | N/A | | **YouCanBookMe** | 9.3/10 | 418 | #### Features | Feature | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Standalone Booking** | Not enough data | 9.5 (312 reviews) | | **Integrated App** | Not enough data | 9.3 (307 reviews) | | **SMS** | Not enough data | 8.9 (165 reviews) | | **Email** | Not enough data | 9.5 (378 reviews) | | **Voice** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Confirmation and Cancellation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (392 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling), [Business Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-scheduling) **Unique to SimplyBook.me (1):** [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management) **Unique to YouCanBookMe (2):** [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder), [Interview Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/interview-scheduling) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | SimplyBook.me | YouCanBookMe | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 81.3% | 59.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 12.1% | 30.5% | | **Enterprise** | 6.5% | 9.6% | ### By Industry #### SimplyBook.me - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 15.0% - **Education Management:** 6.5% - **Higher Education:** 5.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.6% - **Sports:** 4.7% - **Photography:** 4.7% - **Consumer Services:** 4.7% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.7% - **Alternative Medicine:** 2.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.9% - **Other:** 44.9% #### YouCanBookMe - **Higher Education:** 19.5% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 15.6% - **Education Management:** 11.7% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.2% - **Computer Software:** 3.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1% - **Management Consulting:** 2.8% - **E-Learning:** 2.6% - **Other:** 29.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to SimplyBook.me - [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews) - [Calendly](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2629 reviews) - [Doodle](https://www.g2.com/products/doodle/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2069 reviews) - [Setmore](https://www.g2.com/products/setmore/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (269 reviews) - [Mindbody](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbody/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (513 reviews) - [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews) - [GReminders](https://www.g2.com/products/greminders/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (655 reviews) - [HubSpot Sales Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-sales-hub/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13775 reviews) - [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews) - [Chili Piper](https://www.g2.com/products/chili-piper/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (736 reviews) ### Alternatives to YouCanBookMe - [Calendly](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2629 reviews) - [Doodle](https://www.g2.com/products/doodle/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2069 reviews) - [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews) - [Setmore](https://www.g2.com/products/setmore/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (269 reviews) - [GReminders](https://www.g2.com/products/greminders/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (655 reviews) - [Chili Piper](https://www.g2.com/products/chili-piper/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (736 reviews) - [OnceHub](https://www.g2.com/products/oncehub/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews) - [TimeTap](https://www.g2.com/products/timetap/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (95 reviews) - [HubSpot Sales Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-sales-hub/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13775 reviews) - [Engageware](https://www.g2.com/products/engageware/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (131 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### SimplyBook.me - Title: [Do you have Live Help?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/2078-do-you-have-live-help) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes of course, just go to our website and click on "Live Help" to the right and our support staff will help you out. We have Live Chat 17 hours a day and we..." - Title: [What is the best free scheduling software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-free-scheduling-software) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "SimplyBook.me offers a great free version and then the solution can grow with you as your business grows." - Title: [Is SimplyBook free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-simplybook-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** " We do offer a free version yes that you can use as long as you like which offers up to 50 bookings a month and one free custom feature." - Title: [What is SimplyBook?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simplybook) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "SimplyBook.me is an online booking system that works for most service-based industries like beauty salons, fitness centers, consultants, schools, medical..." - Title: [Dear SimplyBook team, do you have any tutorials to help me to get started?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/have-you-got-tutorials) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Dear User, Yes we do have plenty of video tutorials on our appointment scheduling news blog, please check it out..." ### YouCanBookMe - Title: [How do you use Youcanbookme?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-youcanbookme) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "I utilize the service for publishing my counseling availability so clients can book sessions up to 8 weeks in advance. " - Title: [How much does you can book me cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-you-can-book-me-cost) — 4 comments > **Top comment:** "$10 monthly" - Title: [Do you have something that would work better for school environment?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24263-do-you-have-something-that-would-work-better-for-school-environment) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Adam, this is Bridget here, thanks for your question. First thing to say is if you are a public school Adam, you would get 30% discount upgrading, in..." - Title: [What is YouCanBook?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-youcanbook) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "An online app that let's customer choose a time and day that is convenient to them - within your availability of course!" - Title: [Changed title on youcanbook.me yet appears different in different platforms](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30030-changed-title-on-youcanbook-me-yet-appears-different-in-different-platforms) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Elis, Not a precise answer, but perhaps . . . check your "Notifications" Dashboard > Edit Settings > Notifications (om the left sidebar) FTR,..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/simplybook-me-vs-youcanbookme)