Group bookings free
Several people book places at the same time, on every plan.
Simply Schedule Appointments alternative
Looking for a Simply Schedule Appointments alternative?
CaliDiary is a WordPress booking plugin whose free plan already includes group bookings, your own form questions and an email reminder. Solo adds Stripe and PayPal payments, Google Calendar sync, Google Meet and Zoom links for $39.99 a year.
Why switch
Why businesses choose CaliDiary
Your questions, free
Build the booking form with text, date, address and agreement fields on Free.
Calendar and video in Solo
Google Calendar sync, Google Meet and Zoom links for $39.99 a year.
Your data stays with you, on every plan
CaliDiary keeps bookings and your customers' details in your own WordPress website's database. They never reach our servers, so we cannot see them, share them or sell them. Your customers' trust stays with you.
For your own CaliDiary account, we keep only what we need to sell you a plan and help you, and we do not sell your personal data. Where every piece of data lives · Privacy policy
CaliDiary and Simply Schedule Appointments at a glance
| Topic | CaliDiary | Simply Schedule Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest paid plan, 1 website | Solo: $39.99 a year, or $3.99 a month | Plus Edition: $99 a year (normally $129), introductory pricing; renewals at full price |
| Group bookings, custom fields and reminders on the free version | Group bookings, custom form questions and an email reminder on the free plan | "Book classes and group events", "Custom fields" and "Send time-triggered notifications" start with the Plus Edition |
| Stripe and PayPal payments | Solo, $39.99 a year | Professional Edition: $199 a year (normally $249) |
| Google Calendar sync, Google Meet and Zoom | Solo, $39.99 a year (with Outlook and Apple calendars) | Plus Edition: $99 a year (normally $129) |
| Team scheduling and resources | Pro: $99.99 a year, covering 3 websites | Business Edition: $399 a year (normally $499), 1 site |
Facts about Simply Schedule Appointments checked on 5 November 2026 from its own pages: Simply Schedule Appointments pricing page ·
Switching from Simply Schedule Appointments
Is CaliDiary a good Simply Schedule Appointments alternative?
If you want group bookings and form questions on the free plan, and payments and calendar sync in a low-cost plan, yes. See the full comparison with sources.
Is CaliDiary accessible?
Yes. The booking form is built and tested to WCAG 2.2 AA, with full keyboard and screen-reader support.
Can a team share one booking form?
Yes, on Pro: unlimited people, each with their own hours and services, and customers can pick someone or the first free person.
Try CaliDiary free.
The free plan has no booking limit and no card is needed.