Bookwhen vs SimplyBook.me

Bookwhen is an online booking system for classes, courses, events, activities and experiences. Organizers can publish booking pages, schedule recurring events, offer multiple ticket types and manage group bookings. Custom forms, waiting lists, discounts and passes add options for handling registrations. Customers can pay online through Stripe, PayPal or WorldPay, or use offline payment options; payment providers charge separate processing fees. Bookwhen says free bookings and bookings marked paid offline carry no fee. Pages can be embedded in websites built with WordPress, Wix or Squarespace. The service can create Zoom meetings automatically and embed YouTube or Vimeo videos on secure attendee pages. Its API provides event data for website integration, while calendar sync is one-way. Bookwhen describes its web app as mobile-first and designed for mobile and tablet use. The Free plan allows 50 bookings per month, one team member and one booking page, for free events only. Paid plans start at $16 per month. The company is based in Oxford, England.

SimplyBook.me is an online booking platform for professionals and businesses handling appointments, payment collection and team scheduling. Clients can book through websites, social media, Google and client apps, while admin and client mobile apps support management and reservations. Features include two-way calendar sync, group and recurring bookings, reminders, deposits, reviews and payments. Calendar connections include Google Calendar and Outlook; business integrations include Facebook, Instagram, Google My Business, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, WordPress and APIs. The service says it connects with more than 5,000 integrations. Plans can include multiple providers, system users, roles and team calendars. The free plan has no time limit, but must be renewed monthly; it includes 50 bookings, one premium feature and one provider. A 14-day trial requires no credit card or payment information. Paid plans start at $11.90 per month with annual billing, which offers a 17% saving. The platform is available on web, iOS and Android. It lists ISO 27001, SSL, SSO, daily backups and GDPR compliance; HIPAA-enabling features require specific settings and are not active by default.