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