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Best scheduling software for small business
By Cathy Riddell · Prices checked 25 Oct 2026 · Last updated 25 Oct 2026
How this page was made: I compared each vendor’s official pricing and feature pages on 25 Oct 2026. Hands-on test notes are added only after I’ve used the product on a real account; until then they’re marked as pending. My review method.
Which scheduling tools are on the shortlist?
| Tool | Best for | Price (official page) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly | Simple meeting booking; strong integrations | Free plan; Standard US$10/seat/mo and Teams US$16/seat/mo (billed yearly) (official page, checked 25 Oct 2026) | Visit Calendly |
| Zoho Bookings | Service businesses and teams on a budget | Basic US$6/user/mo billed yearly (US$8 monthly); Premium US$9 (US$12 monthly) (official page, checked 25 Oct 2026) | Visit Zoho Bookings |
Calendly plans
| Plan | Price (billed yearly) | Highlights (official page) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | US$0 | 1 event type, 1 calendar, booking page |
| Standard | US$10/seat/mo | Unlimited event types, multiple calendars, reminders, Stripe/PayPal |
| Teams | US$16/seat/mo | Round-robin, routing, Salesforce |
| Enterprise | From US$15k/yr | 50+ seats, SSO, audit log |
Zoho Bookings plans
| Plan | Billed yearly | Billed monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 user | |
| Basic | US$6/user/mo | US$8/user/mo |
| Premium | US$9/user/mo | US$12/user/mo |
Both checked 25 Oct 2026.
What should I check?
- Do you take payments at booking?
- Do you need team round-robin?
- Which calendars and video tools must it connect to?
[Cathy to add: hands-on notes from a real Calendly and Zoho Bookings account: plan tested, date, what was set up, screenshots]
Visit Calendly Visit Zoho Bookings
Frequently asked questions
Is Calendly free?
Yes, there’s a free plan with one event type (official page, 25 Oct 2026).
Is Zoho Bookings free?
Zoho Bookings says it’s free for one user; paid plans start at US$6/user/mo billed yearly.
Cathy is an Adelaide-based digital agency founder who sets up and runs small-business software for real clients. She writes every BizStacked guide and keeps the prices on each page dated and sourced. How I review →
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Sources
- https://calendly.com/pricing: Calendly official pricing page, checked 25 Oct 2026
- https://www.zoho.com/bookings/pricing.html: Zoho Bookings official pricing page, checked 25 Oct 2026
Prices are in USD unless stated and come only from the official vendor pages above. Vendors change prices and run promotions often, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Star ratings aren’t published until hands-on testing is complete.