# Best Appointment Scheduling Software 2026 | Capterra > Find the top Appointment Scheduling software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs. Source: https://www.capterra.com/appointment-scheduling-software --- # Best Appointment Scheduling Software in 2026 Learn more from our team about Appointment Scheduling pricing, features and benefits in our [Appointment Scheduling Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) Last updated on April 1, 2026 Written by [Molly Burke](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/mburke/) Writer Edited by [Caroline Rousseau](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/caroline-rousseau/) Editor View by: ## Top players These are the most popular and top-rated products for different priorities based on our analysis of verified user reviews. Highly rated for User rating Sorted by Sponsored Automated scheduling GlossGenius [4.8 (348)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/reviews/) Salon and spa businesses Boulevard [4.6 (364)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/reviews/) Recurring appointments Goldie [4.8 (1129)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/reviews/) Free Options Google Calendar [4.8 (4008)](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/reviews/) [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/) Mental & behavioral healthcare Mend [4.6 (920)](https://www.capterra.com/p/165634/Mend-App/reviews/) [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/p/165634/Mend-App/) Appointment management ClinicSense [4.8 (644)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178722/ClinicSense/reviews/) [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/p/178722/ClinicSense/) Customer history Noterro [4.8 (626)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164994/SOAP-Vault/reviews/) [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/p/164994/SOAP-Vault/) Health and wellness Jane [4.8 (490)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178984/Jane-App/reviews/) [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/p/178984/Jane-App/) Online booking Mangomint [4.9 (298)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/) Affordable GoReminders [4.8 (255)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154785/GoReminders/reviews/) [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/p/154785/GoReminders/) ### How we picked the software on this list **I evaluated leading appointment scheduling software** that helps small and midsize businesses coordinate bookings, automate reminders, and manage availability with greater clarity. **These platforms are vetted by real users and arranged by features, pricing, and usability so you can compare options quickly.** With tools for calendar syncing, online booking, and workflow automation, these systems support smoother daily operations and more predictable workloads. Whether you need flexible self‑service scheduling or straightforward time‑slot management, **check out our** [**appointment scheduling software buying guide**](https://www.capterra.com/appointment-scheduling-software/#buyers-guide-content) **to choose the right tool.** [4.8 (348)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/reviews/) Highly rated for Automated scheduling Highly rated for Automated scheduling Starting Price: $28.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Calendar Management Based on 115 reviews User rating: DP 87% of reviewers rated it 5 stars GlossGenius is the best all-in-one booking, payments, and business management platform for beauty businesses across the US. Get a custom booking site in minutes (no client login required), card on file feature, automated appointment reminders, and much more! Switching to GlossGenius is easy. We'll copy over your business info (clients, appointments, notes, etc.), even if it's on pen and paper. Voted #1 salon software by Beauty Launchpad Readers! [Learn more about GlossGenius](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons CS Chelise S. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "I love the texting feature that allows me to automatically add client notes with a text response, and that I can also earn business capital!" TR Tatiana R. Cosmetics, Self-employed Used the software for: 1-2 years "It change my business from a hobby to a professional business and keeps my days organized, the reporting is so helpful for accounting too!" LP Lyla P. Cosmetics, Self-employed Used the software for: Less than 6 months "Later on in the day, after putting a ticket in explaining what had happened with my account, I got an email explaining how switching subscriptions will automatically bill the subscription I switch to, which had absolutely nothing to do with what I said, so overall poor costumer service." KS Kee S. Cosmetics, Self-employed Used the software for: 2+ years "That I am unable to customize the website to include pop-ups for specials and that I am not able to do a quick check out without having to create a client profile." Pricing Choose the plan thar fits your needs: Standard $28.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Gold $56.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Platinum $168.00 Flat Rate, Per Month [Learn more about GlossGenius pricing plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/pricing/) Integrations Connect GlossGenius with 2 integrations to streamline your workflow YouTube Twitter/X Compare[Learn more about GlossGenius](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/) * * * [4.6 (364)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/reviews/) Highly rated for Salon and spa businesses Highly rated for Salon and spa businesses Starting Price: $158.00 Other, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Calendar Management Based on 60 reviews User rating: MA 75% of reviewers rated it 5 stars Let our system take care of your schedule for you. Our Precision Scheduling™ feature automatically reduces downtime and promotes clustered appointments for fewer gaps, higher productivity, and more quality time with clients. With powerful booking integrations, an overlay that stays on your site and features your brand, client scheduling is seamless and effortless. Visit joinblvd.com now to get your free demo. [Learn more about Boulevard](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons SM Sue M. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 1-2 years "It truly covers all the bases — scheduling, HIPAA compliance, charting, marketing, inventory management, and Point of Sale — all in one seamless system." CH Cynthia H. Cosmetics, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 1-2 years "I love the convenience of Boulevard, because I have access to my schedule at anytime, known when and what time my appointments, and with who." AB Ashley B. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "The biggest struggles are reporting - it’s too difficult to find kpis and is time consuming to switch between locations etc. - and the lack of added features like advanced marketing options or AI integration… other issues are so minimal not even worth mentioning" PE Penelope E. Consumer Services, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "Another challenge we’ve experienced is the pricing structure for multiple locations. As we continue to grow and expand, having to pay full price for each additional location makes it difficult to scale affordably." Pricing Choose the plan thar fits your needs: Essentials $158.00 Other, Per Month Premier $263.00 Other, Per Month Prestige $369.00 Other, Per Month [Learn more about Boulevard pricing plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/pricing/) Integrations Connect Boulevard with 6 integrations to streamline your workflow Mailchimp NetSuite Okta Zapier Vish \+ 1 others Compare[Learn more about Boulevard](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/) * * * [4.8 (1129)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/reviews/) Highly rated for Recurring appointments Highly rated for Recurring appointments Starting Price: $19.99 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Mobile Access Based on 338 reviews User rating: AS 79% of reviewers rated it 5 stars Goldie is the all-in-one appointment scheduling and payments app built for solopreneurs in beauty, wellness, and service industries. Nail artists, hairstylists, lash techs, tattoo artists, barbers, pet groomers, trainers, and more use Goldie to book clients with ease and stay organized. Clients can book online 24/7 through a customizable booking page, while automated reminders and deposits reduce no-shows and protect your time. Goldie also supports group bookings, recurring appointments, and client waitlists, so your calendar is always full. Beyond scheduling, Goldie helps you grow with tools like dynamic pricing, BNPL, a built-in card reader, referral programs, marketing messages, and business reports. Easy to set up and affordable, Goldie puts everything you need to run and grow your business in one simple app. [Learn more about Goldie](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons EW Emma W. Health, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employed Used the software for: Less than 6 months "It’s quick and was an effortless transition my old software, it’s multiple payment options are great for offering clients more options, I was able to easily edit all automated client messages and this will no doubt help me massively in my business" SK Samantha K. Cosmetics, Self-employed Used the software for: Less than 6 months "What I love most about Goldie is that you can take deposits directly through the app, and if you ever need to change appointment times, you can message customers on WhatsApp right from there." AS Angela S. Consumer Services, Self-employed Used the software for: Less than 6 months "I had an issue setting up my Stripe connection and customer service was limited during the holidays so that part took longer than it should have to resolve." MB Marius B. Retail, 1-10 employees Used the software for: Less than 6 months "The fact i cannot zoom in to see the whole day at once, and i have to scroll up and down to be able to see the whole day schedule" Pricing Choose the plan thar fits your needs: Pro $19.99 Flat Rate, Per Month Pro Plus $39.99 Flat Rate, Per Month [Learn more about Goldie pricing plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/pricing/) Integrations Connect Goldie with 2 integrations to streamline your workflow Stripe Google Calendar Compare[Learn more about Goldie](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/) * * * [### Google Calendar](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/) [4.8 (4008)](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/reviews/) Highly rated for Free Options Highly rated for Free Options [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/) Starting Price: Not provided by vendor Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Calendar Management Based on 325 reviews User rating: MR 81% of reviewers rated it 5 stars Google Calendar is a scheduling solution that helps users create shareable calendars and schedule team meetings or events. Users can add or find conference room details for scheduled meetings within Google Calendar. This solution supports scheduling one-time activities as well as recurring events, such as staff meetings. Teams can create events, add guests, select rooms/locations, add event descriptions and attachments, and more. [Learn more about Google Calendar](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons Elena T. Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "With shared calendars, time zone support, and smooth integration with Google Workspace, it has become essential for managing my time (which is a huge win for someone as disorganized as me)" CA Christopher A. Glass, Ceramics & Concrete, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "I manage our schedules in our territory with this and it is inextricably connected to our daily email management and internal chat and communication tools, which is critical to our operations." NH Nikki H. Sports, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "I'm not able to use bullet points when making edits from the mobile app, which is my primary way of organizing notes in the description section of Calendar events." Bill T. Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "As with much of Google Workspace, Google Calendar can have issues with sharing of events on a calendar, both to internal and external invitees." Pricing No pricing plans have been provided by the vendor Integrations Connect Google Calendar with 20 integrations to streamline your workflow Google Meet Google Keep Gmail Zoom Workplace Slack \+ 15 others Compare[Learn more about Google Calendar](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/) * * * [### Mend](https://www.capterra.com/p/165634/Mend-App/) [4.6 (920)](https://www.capterra.com/p/165634/Mend-App/reviews/) Highly rated for Mental & behavioral healthcare Highly rated for Mental & behavioral healthcare [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/165634/Mend-App/) Starting Price: Not provided by vendor Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Mobile Access Based on 35 reviews User rating: JC 73% of reviewers rated it 5 stars Best for 11+ Provider Groups. AI Patient Attendance Predictor, Appointment Reminders, & Scheduling: Mend's PredictiveIQ is the industry's first-ever patent-pending AI that predicts no-shows and cancellations before they happen with up to 99% accuracy. In combination with smart text, email, and phone call appointment reminders make your schedule REAL. Mend also offers robust scheduling and patient self-scheduling/re-scheduling. Mend integrates with most EHRs [Learn more about Mend](https://www.capterra.com/p/165634/Mend-App/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons AH Alexandra H. Individual & Family Services, Self-employed Used the software for: 2+ years "Mend is a wonderful online method to attend medical appointments for those who lack transportation, are out of town, or have any type of disability." JP Jaden P. Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 1-2 years "Convenience Steady Connection- presented no problems accessing the system." JC J. Emily C. Mental Health Care, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 1-2 years "The slightly more noticeable (than in other video calling software) lag in transference of sound which, especially in group settings, causes a lot of unnecessary talking-over-each-other" AR Angela R. Mental Health Care, Self-employed Used the software for: Less than 6 months "Could be user error but it doesn't connect correctly for me in microsoft edge so I have to connect using google chrome." Pricing No pricing plans have been provided by the vendor Integrations No integrations have been provided by the vendor Compare[Learn more about Mend](https://www.capterra.com/p/165634/Mend-App/) * * * [### ClinicSense](https://www.capterra.com/p/178722/ClinicSense/) [4.8 (644)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178722/ClinicSense/reviews/) Highly rated for Appointment management Highly rated for Appointment management [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/178722/ClinicSense/) Starting Price: $69.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Appointment Management Based on 101 reviews User rating: TB 86% of reviewers rated it 5 stars ClinicSense offers an all-in-one SOAP notes, scheduling, online booking, payments & invoicing, and practice management solution designed for health & wellness practitioners. Our customizable SOAP notes and forms make it fast and easy to chart, saving you time and helping you feel more organized. Online booking can be set up from your website or social media accounts - intake forms and appointment reminders are automatically sent for you. Our flexible scheduling features put you in control, allowing you to set rules for who can book online and how they pay, help you reduce scheduling gaps, and more! Beyond the basics, ClinicSense offers critical features like No-Show Guard protection, block lists, wait lists, and automated availability email campaigns to help you grow and protect your bottom line. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or managing a multi-therapist practice, ClinicSense provides the tools you need to manage your business with confidence. HIPAA & PIPEDA-compliant [Learn more about ClinicSense](https://www.capterra.com/p/178722/ClinicSense/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons CC Carron C. Health, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employed Used the software for: 2+ years "It has given me more time back in my day-to-day work hours and the automated appointment reminders and client prompts have helped to lessen my workload, not to mention having everything electronic streamlines all correspondence with clients." Maria A. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "It’s a professional, user-friendly platform that streamlines booking, reminders, SOAP notes, and invoicing, making practice management much easier. While there are some drawbacks with scheduling gaps, mobile SOAP note entry, and limited access to other practitioners’ notes, the benefits far outweigh the cons." BB Brittiany B. Health, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employed Used the software for: 1-2 years "The most tragic aspect of this software is the merging of the appointment link to my personal website which I find is lacking because I can’t customize it to flow along with what has been built for my business." Jeremy R. Health, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employed Used the software for: Less than 6 months "I had to really think about this one, but if I miss one feature, it would be the lack of a tracker for current time on the calendar view." Pricing Choose the plan thar fits your needs: Lite $39.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Standard $69.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Premium $99.00 Flat Rate, Per Month [Learn more about ClinicSense pricing plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178722/ClinicSense/pricing/) Integrations Connect ClinicSense with 7 integrations to streamline your workflow Square Payments Stripe Meta for Business Instagram Google Calendar \+ 2 others Compare[Learn more about ClinicSense](https://www.capterra.com/p/178722/ClinicSense/) * * * [### Noterro](https://www.capterra.com/p/164994/SOAP-Vault/) [4.8 (626)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164994/SOAP-Vault/reviews/) Highly rated for Customer history Highly rated for Customer history [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/164994/SOAP-Vault/) Starting Price: $30.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Appointment Management Based on 113 reviews User rating: MB 78% of reviewers rated it 5 stars Everything you need to run a better practice. Noterro is an online clinic management tool for Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and other health care providers. Our practice management software comes equipped with features such as medical charting software, SOAP notes software, predictive charting, patient assessment software and more to help you run a better practice [Learn more about Noterro](https://www.capterra.com/p/164994/SOAP-Vault/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons CS Chika S. Health, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employed Used the software for: 6-12 months "Unlike other booking apps, Noterro enables me to put 2 different clinic locations. And lets me put some clinic description on the booking page makes it look good" MB Marsha B. Health, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employed Used the software for: 1-2 years "I like that NoTerro offers a one-stop shop go charting, scheduling, invoices, reminders, uploads, insurance & payment integration." SG Sasha G. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "Untimely software updates during business hours, disorganized online booking page, inability to easily calculate practitioner timesheets, inability to make accounts receivable reports for specific dates, inability to book with 5 minute clean up time, inability to push automated waitlist notifications, inability to easily calculate number of return visits per patient, referral tracking, automatic creation of an invoice when patient is "arrived", patient without appointments," AZ Arleta Z. Consumer Services, Self-employed Used the software for: Less than 6 months "I used to spend so much time taking phone calls from clients because they "couldn't get online booking to work" through my previous systems." Pricing Choose the plan thar fits your needs: Core $30.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Plus $50.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Max $70.00 Flat Rate, Per Month [Learn more about Noterro pricing plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/164994/SOAP-Vault/pricing/) Integrations Connect Noterro with 7 integrations to streamline your workflow Google Calendar Microsoft Outlook Mailchimp Xero Worldline \+ 2 others Compare[Learn more about Noterro](https://www.capterra.com/p/164994/SOAP-Vault/) * * * [### Jane](https://www.capterra.com/p/178984/Jane-App/) [4.8 (490)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178984/Jane-App/reviews/) Highly rated for Health and wellness Highly rated for Health and wellness [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/178984/Jane-App/) Starting Price: $54.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Appointment Management Based on 77 reviews User rating: MP 84% of reviewers rated it 5 stars Jane is a secure, cloud-based practice management software built to help practice owners streamline the admin side of their businesses. It offers client-friendly online booking, flexible scheduling, customizable charting, insurance management features, integrated payments, and more. The AI Scribe feature generates draft notes from recorded or dictated sessions, saving documentation time. Jane maintains data security through HIPAA, PIPEDA, and GDPR compliance standards and includes reporting tools to monitor practice performance. The software integrates with external applications and includes a website builder. [Learn more about Jane](https://www.capterra.com/p/178984/Jane-App/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons ZS Zach S. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "The integrations that Jane offers with other features like payments, faxing, and email newsletters has saved so much time and effort for us." Crystal C. Veterinary, 51-200 employees Used the software for: I used a free trial "Happy to use this application as it works to support after hours bookings, and create reception efficiency within a business model." RK Robert K. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 6-12 months "We ran into issues with keeping track of patients packages and getting them scheduled for re-exams on time." MP Maurice P. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "Some features aren't implemented well, and there is a lot of customization needed to make the service workable." Pricing Choose the plan thar fits your needs: Balance $54.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Practice $79.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Thrive $99.00 Flat Rate, Per Month [Learn more about Jane pricing plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178984/Jane-App/pricing/) Integrations Connect Jane with 8 integrations to streamline your workflow Google Analytics 360 Microsoft Outlook Google Calendar Bench Mailchimp \+ 3 others Compare[Learn more about Jane](https://www.capterra.com/p/178984/Jane-App/) * * * [### Mangomint](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/) [4.9 (298)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) Highly rated for Online booking Highly rated for Online booking [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/) Starting Price: $165.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Appointment Management Based on 84 reviews User rating: KA 96% of reviewers rated it 5 stars FOR 5+ SERVICE PROVIDERS: The smartest software for independent salons and spas. Mangomint lets you run and automate day-to-day operations—from appointment booking and retail sales to staff management and payment processing. What sets Mangomint apart from other salon software are insanely fast workflows, excellent design, and smart automations. [Learn more about Mangomint](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons FB Freda B. Consumer Services, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years "Also, I love the features like two way messaging, text reminders and our ability to write our newsletter and filter clients based on the message we’re sending." AW April W. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 6-12 months "It has improved organization, efficiency, and client communication, allowing us to focus more on delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining professional business operations." ED Emily D. Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Used the software for: Less than 6 months "The only thing that MangoMint doesn't have is the ability to book packages with multiple providers (if a package requires multiple service providers, that is)." SH S. Franky H. Consumer Services, 11-50 employees Used the software for: 6-12 months "With our hourly pricing model and each provider having their own rate, this feature didn’t work for us and made pricing adjustments a manual process." Pricing Choose the plan thar fits your needs: Essentials $165.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Standard $245.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Unlimited $375.00 Flat Rate, Per Month [Learn more about Mangomint pricing plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/pricing/) Integrations Connect Mangomint with 5 integrations to streamline your workflow Mailchimp Stripe WaiverForever Shopify Doxy.me Compare[Learn more about Mangomint](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/) * * * [### GoReminders](https://www.capterra.com/p/154785/GoReminders/) [4.8 (255)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154785/GoReminders/reviews/) Highly rated for Affordable Highly rated for Affordable [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/154785/GoReminders/) Starting Price: $8.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Top rated feature: Appointment Management Based on 67 reviews User rating: LP 85% of reviewers rated it 5 stars GoReminders is your all-in-one solution for appointment reminders. Automatically send reminders to your customers and staff via text or email. Messages are fully customizable and work for one-off or recurring appointments. Includes integrated group messaging, text blasts, and appointment booking services. GoReminders pays for itself with as little as 1 missed appointment per month. FREE 14-DAY TRIAL! [Learn more about GoReminders](https://www.capterra.com/p/154785/GoReminders/) Features Features reviewers most value Appointment Management Automated Scheduling Availability Management Calendar Management Client Database Client Management Group Scheduling Mobile Access Online Payments Recurring Appointments Pros & Cons AF Allison F. Mental Health Care, Self-employed Used the software for: Less than 6 months "My client retention is much higher with GoReminders and cancellation rates are much lower with the follow up texting option which I use to offer reschedule options as needed." ET Elaine T. Retail, 1-10 employees Used the software for: Less than 6 months "I can manage my clients' appointments and receive a notification at the time of confirmation, which saves me a lot of time and is greatly appreciated." CP Colleen P. Environmental Services, 11-50 employees Used the software for: Less than 6 months "My only real complaint is that I received 6 emails in one day and two more the following day letting me know that I was nearing my monthly appointment limit." Nia W. Staffing and Recruiting, 51-200 employees Used the software for: Less than 6 months "Furthermore, if there were certain pieces of information I did not want include, the template would not alter to account for that, leading to grammatical issues." Pricing Choose the plan thar fits your needs: Solo $8.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Solo Pro $24.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Team $8.00 Flat Rate, Per Month [Learn more about GoReminders pricing plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/154785/GoReminders/pricing/) Integrations Connect GoReminders with 5 integrations to streamline your workflow Microsoft Outlook Google Calendar Google Contacts Google Sheets Mailchimp Compare[Learn more about GoReminders](https://www.capterra.com/p/154785/GoReminders/) * * * ## All Products (233) [4.6 (14521)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/reviews/) Great for: Calendar Management With Team Chat, Phone, AI Companion, and more, Zoom Workplace is the platform for your best work.  [Learn more about Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) 85% of users recommend this product [4.4 (47)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229078/Zoho-Bookings/reviews/) Zoho Bookings ‌is AI-powered appointment scheduling software that empowers everyone to schedule meetings, effortlessly.  [Learn more about Zoho Bookings](https://www.capterra.com/p/229078/Zoho-Bookings/) [4.5 (257)](https://www.capterra.com/p/139709/TimeTap/reviews/) Great for: Customer Service TimeTap is a feature-rich, highly customizable appointment scheduling tool trusted by esteemed organizations around the world. [Learn more about TimeTap](https://www.capterra.com/p/139709/TimeTap/) [4.3 (167)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130199/LeadSquared/reviews/) Good for: Ease of Use Sales Execution Platform built to help you sell faster. 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Appointment scheduling software simplifies the process of scheduling appointments for clients, patients, and colleagues, promoting efficiency by eliminating double bookings and automating the scheduling of recurring appointments. It also provides employees and service providers real-time access to their colleagues' schedules (as well as their own), allowing them to make changes to the system straight from the scheduling interface and provide clients with the most suitable appointment options. Administrative staff, recruiters, business managers, and service providers use appointment scheduling software to seamlessly book appointments with clients, patients, job seekers, and colleagues. Users often work in the health, wellness and fitness, consumer services, and medical industries.  Appointment scheduling systems are typically priced at a flat monthly rate, or on a per-user, per-month basis. Entry-level pricing plans start at $4.59 per month, with prices varying based on factors including features and number of users. Premium and advanced tools that are priced higher include additional features and functionality. Premium tools cover a broad spectrum of options suitable for businesses that have outgrown entry-level tools but don’t want or need to pay for enterprise-level functionality. This tier ranges from $6.86 to $129 per month, with prices varying based on data limits, customizability, integrations, and the level of customer support provided. Advanced systems for enterprises typically include much higher data allowances, advanced reporting, HIPAA compliance, and priority support, and can cost as much as $137 per month.\[[1](#sources)\] First-time buyers should begin evaluating vendors with their budget, end users, and necessary integrations in mind. Before making your investment, ask vendors the following questions: - Does your software integrate well with our existing calendar, website builder, and CRM software? - Does your software provide a user-friendly experience for external end users, including clients or job candidates?  - Does your tool include features that meet our business’s needs, such as mobile access, calendar sync, and online payment?  - How customizable are the templates for SMS and email notifications offered by your tool? ## What is an appointment scheduling system? Appointment scheduling software allows businesses to schedule, manage, and track client appointments, sessions, or meetings. The tool automates the booking process to alert the service providers and clients of upcoming reservations and payments. It acts as a centralized platform for all appointment-related information, including clients’ and service providers' names, concerns, documents, due dates, and payments (if required). Additionally, the tool’s reporting dashboard tracks multiple meetings for metrics, including success rate, no-show rate, and the overall scheduling trend, to identify gaps and optimize the booking process. Appointment scheduling software allows clients to schedule, reschedule, or cancel appointments on their end using a dedicated online portal. All the scheduled meetings are visible to both parties in the built-in shared calendar. Capterra covers 876 appointment scheduling solutions, and we published 17,800 reviews from appointment scheduling software users in the past two years.\[[2](#sources)\] ## Appointment scheduling pricing Most appointment scheduling software products are priced on a “per month” basis. Cost per month can vary depending on a variety of factors including features, number of users, infrastructure requirements, and business size, among other factors. Entry-level pricing plans start at $4.59 per month. Premium and advanced pricing plans range from $6.86 to $137 per month. - Entry-level appointment scheduling tools include the core functionality of confirmation/reminder notifications and online booking. - A premium or advanced product that’s priced higher typically includes additional features such as mobile access, calendar sync, and a client database. First-time buyers should be aware that:  - Implementation, integration, and customization are common upfront costs. - Maintenance and support are common recurring costs. [Free software](https://www.capterra.com/appointment-scheduling-software/s/free/) and free trial versions of paid software are also available.  - Free version: free software plans provide access to basic features, and are ideal for businesses with a limited budget.  - Free trial: businesses can try out software using free trial plans of up to 14 days. Free trials can give users access to all or limited features of the software.  ## Appointment scheduling features rated by users All appointment scheduling software includes features for online booking, as well as sending appointment confirmation notifications and reminding users of upcoming appointments. Most software in this category also includes a client database, mobile access, and online payment features, as well as features for automatically scheduling recurring appointments.  ### Core appointment scheduling features - Confirmation/reminders: Confirm client appointments, and set an email or SMS reminder to automatically notify clients about their successful booking, upcoming appointments, and any payments that are due. 89% of reviewers say this is a highly important feature.  - Online booking: Offer client portals to enable online scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling of appointments based on the preferred time slots. The feature allows accessing client accounts for needed details and closing them in case of service discontinuation or dispute. 88% say this is a highly important feature. ### Highly rated common appointment scheduling features - Appointment management: Schedule, change, or cancel appointments. 94% say this is a highly important feature. - Calendar management: Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar. 88% say this is a highly important feature. - Availability management: Coordinate schedules and prevent conflicts by updating user availability. 84% say this is a highly important feature. - Automated scheduling: Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications. 79% say this is a highly important feature. - Mobile access: Access the software remotely via mobile devices. 79% say this is a highly important feature. - Client management: Manage contact details and communication with clients. 75% say this is a highly important feature. - Online payments: Payment web page where clients can pay bills via various methods such as debit/credit cards, net banking, and more. 73% say this is a highly important feature. - Recurring appointments: Schedule repeating appointments based on a duration of time. 69% say this is a highly important feature. - Client database: Electronic storage of stakeholder contact information. 63% say this is a highly important feature. ## Top appointment scheduling benefits identified by users  **Makes booking easy:** Users say appointment scheduling software improves client relationships by allowing clients to book appointments flexibly and easily on their mobile devices.  _“One of the standout features is its seamless appointment booking system, which enables clients to effortlessly schedule consultations, career coaching sessions, and resume reviews with ease.”_ –Rahul G., HR consultant, human resources **Reduces no-shows:** Users say this software automatically sends meeting confirmations and reminder notifications to clients, saving time and preventing most absences.   _“Its email and text reminders enabled me to reduce the No Show Rate by 60% and its CRM helped me to manage all of the appointments in one place.”_ **Prevents scheduling conflicts**: Users say appointment scheduling software’s ability to synchronize multiple user calendars helps prevent double-booking and missed deadlines.  _“\[Our product\] effortlessly integrates with our existing calendars, enabling us to avoid scheduling conflicts and stay organized. This synchronization ensures that we never miss important meetings or appointments, even when dealing with tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.”_ –Collins O., project manager, hospital and healthcare ## Common challenges of appointment scheduling software identified by users When it comes to challenges with appointment scheduling software, users most frequently cite issues with appointment cancellation. Complicated cancellation processes, inconsistent cancellation notifications, and errors with rebooking can create confusion and delays between customers and service providers.   Many users also deal with technical issues with their software, with some saying it can be difficult to access assistance from vendors. Slow loading times, forced form resubmissions, programming bugs, and inaccessible or ineffective customer service agents are common issues.   Another challenge surrounds payment processing. Reviewers say they deal with high credit card processing fees on some client transactions, as well as frequently incorrect categorization of client payments in reporting features.   When you’re talking to appointment scheduling software vendors, ask the following questions to help ensure you don’t encounter the same issues: - How often does your team release software updates to fix known bugs? - How quickly does your customer service team typically address and resolve customer service inquiries? - Is one-on-one onboarding and support provided as part of my subscription?  - Which customer payment methods does this software support, and do any of them involve additional fees? ## What is appointment scheduling software used for? Analysis of our extensive scheduling software reviews highlights the most common use cases: - Streamline the client appointment booking process: This software provides a user-friendly interface for clients to book appointments on their own time, whether on a desktop or their mobile device. - Automate appointment reminders: This software automatically schedules appointment reminders to be sent to clients and service providers, keeping everyone up to date on calendar events. - Synchronize calendars to ensure availability: This software synchronizes multiple calendars to show user availability, mitigating the risk of double-booking appointments.  Many appointment scheduling software tools are designed to support specific industries: - [Medical scheduling software](https://www.capterra.com/medical-scheduling-software/) - [Patient scheduling software](https://www.capterra.com/patient-scheduling-software/)  - [Meeting scheduling software](https://www.capterra.com/meeting-software/) - [Nurse scheduling software](https://www.capterra.com/nurse-scheduling-software/) - [Dock scheduling software](https://www.capterra.com/dock-scheduling-software/)   - [Construction scheduling software](https://www.capterra.com/construction-scheduling-software/) ## Who uses appointment scheduling software? Appointment scheduling software is used by businesses of all sizes and industries for booking services, sessions, and meetings, both internally and externally to the organization, including client appointments and reservations, meetings, and job candidate interviews. This software market includes vendors that cater to specific sectors and industries, including medical, HR, construction, as well as health and wellness.  Capterra reviews data reveals that primary users of appointment scheduling software tend to work in administrative, managerial, or entrepreneurial roles. Common industries include health, wellness, and fitness (19%), consumer services (5%), and hospital and healthcare (5%). ## Common appointment scheduling integrations We analyzed our extensive reviews database and determined the three categories of software that users most often integrate with appointment scheduling software are: [email marketing](https://www.capterra.com/email-marketing-software/), [website builder](https://www.capterra.com/website-builder-software/), and [calendar](https://www.capterra.com/calendar-software/) software. These integrations allow customers to easily access online appointment scheduling tools, stay up to date with email notifications and reminders, and view service provider availability. They allow businesses to optimize the appointment booking process and synchronize calendars in real time to avoid double-booking and other conflicts. ## Recent trends in appointment scheduling software Some appointment scheduling vendors are offering integrations with experiences like room booking, wayfinding, and visitor management. This allows businesses with in-person appointment services to better manage the appointment experience from start to finish, allowing users to easily book and locate designated meeting locations.\[[3](#sources)\] AI improves interview experiences for job candidates: AI has significantly improved the interview scheduling solution space within the last five years and continues to make a good impression on interviewees. Allowing your job candidate the flexibility to select their available dates through interview scheduling software makes your company easy to work with during the recruiting process, while automatically sending calendar invitations to interview attendees cuts down on your recruiters’ administrative workload.\[[4](#sources)\] Sources 1. **Capterra software pricing data:** Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from our appointment scheduling software directory. The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in our directory that offer them. [Read the complete methodology here](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#software-buyers-guides-methodology).  2. **Capterra reviews data:** Capterra reviews are collected from verified users for individual software products. For this report, we analyzed reviews from the past two years as of the production date. [Read the complete methodology](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#software-buyers-guides-methodology). 3. [Hype Cycle for Unified Communications and Collaboration, 2024](https://www.gartner.com/interactive/hc/5634991?ref=solrAll&refval=428689439), Gartner 4. [Innovation Insight: AI-Enabled Interview Technology to Improve Candidate Experience](https://www.gartner.com/doc/5144031?ref=solrAll&refval=399941299&), Gartner