1. Acuity Scheduling
Squarespace · New York · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Online appointment scheduling.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Optix alternatives in India (2026)
Optix is an appointment scheduling & booking product from ShareDesk Global, Inc, Vancouver, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Optix are Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/mo), Cronofy (On request), Microsoft Bookings (Pay as you go), Chili Piper (₹2,500/mo) and Savvycal (₹1,000/mo). Zoho Bookings is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.
Why businesses look for a Optix alternative
There is no free plan
Optix has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Optix is built in Canada. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Optix alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Optix'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Optix (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | Acuity Scheduling | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Cronofy | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Microsoft Bookings | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Chili Piper | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Savvycal | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Vagaro | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Booksy | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Practo Ray | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  DocEngage | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  MioSalon | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Salonist Booking | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Bookeo | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Rezdy | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Qminder | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  Kitomba | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Bookwhen | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Bookedin | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Xola | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Bookings | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Bookly | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Optix alternatives in detail
2. Cronofy
Cronofy · Nottingham · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4/5
Calendar API and scheduling infrastructure for embedding meeting workflows into software products.
On request
Free trial
3. Microsoft Bookings
Microsoft · Redmond · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Bookings in Microsoft 365.
Pay as you go
Free trial
4. Chili Piper
Chili Piper · Brooklyn · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Inbound lead scheduling.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
5. Savvycal
SavvyCal · Cincinnati · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.3/5
Scheduling links that overlay calendars.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
6. Vagaro
Vagaro · Pleasanton · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon, spa and fitness software.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
8. Practo Ray
Practo · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Clinic appointment and practice management.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Optix
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
9. DocEngage
DocEngage · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Clinic appointments and CRM built in Bengaluru.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Optix
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
10. MioSalon
MioSalon · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon and spa software built in Bengaluru.
On request
Free trial
Compared with Optix
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Staff calendar with drag-and-drop
- Online booking and mini-website
- Recurring appointments and multi-session packages
- SMS/email reminders and two-way text confirmation
- Google Calendar sync
Optix alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Optix alternatives
Indian alternatives to Optix
How to choose a Optix 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.
Optix alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Optix in 2026?+
The closest matches to Optix on App Advisor are Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/mo), Cronofy (On request), Microsoft Bookings (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Optix, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Optix?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Bookings (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Optix?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Practo Ray starts lowest at ₹999/mo. Zoho Bookings also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Optix?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Practo Ray (₹999/mo), DocEngage (₹1,000/mo), MioSalon (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Optix vs Acuity Scheduling: which is better?+
Acuity Scheduling is the closest match to Optix in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Optix alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Optix also covers, and ShareDesk Global, Inc'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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