Paid bookings are available in both
Calendly lists Stripe and PayPal payment connections on Standard. Do not treat it as a tool that only schedules free calls. Check its current plan and payment options for your intended service.
| Need | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Service price choices | Test a tiered service and optional add-ons, including the client-visible total. |
| Collecting payment | Check deposits/full payment, processor connection and fees. |
| Calendars and teams | Calendly lists calendar connections and team scheduling across its plans; smpl Google Calendar sync requires Bookings Pro. |
| Travel and intake | Verify buffers, address information and whether custom questions require an upgrade. |
| Branding | Check what clients see on the free tier versus the paid plan. |
Where smpl.bookings fits
smpl.bookings is suited to priced services with client-selected tiers and add-ons. Inspect your own booking journey before switching. It does not claim a complete staff-dispatch or route-optimisation system.
Compare using one real service
Use your actual duration, service area, price options, deposit rule and cancellation policy in each tool. The detailing template provides a sample to adapt; it is not evidence that one tool prevents no-shows.
Free and Pro
smpl.bookings: Free — Unlimited bookings and services, default intake, smpl branding and 5 Smart Captures per calendar month. Pro — $9.99 CAD/month or $99.00 CAD/year. 100 Smart Captures per calendar month, custom intake, white-label branding, Google Calendar sync and advanced booking automation. Each product has its own optional Pro plan. Stripe processing fees are separate where payments are collected.