# Appointy vs Zoho Bookings

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Appointy

| Attribute | Appointy | Zoho Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 73 (53% (medium)) | 52.2 (73% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A web-based scheduling system that enables businesses to manage appointments, staff, and customer bookings across their website and social media, with automation for reminders and administrative tasks. It is indexed under Appointment Booking.","source":"https://www.appointy.com/pricing/","question":"What is Appointy?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Appointy offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $7.50 per additional_staff per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.appointy.com/pricing/","question":"Is Appointy free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Appointy. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.appointy.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Appointy support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Appointy, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.appointy.com/pricing/","question":"Can Appointy be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 14 integrations for Appointy, including Square, Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.NET, Zapier, Google Calendar, Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, plus 6 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.appointy.com/pricing/","question":"What does Appointy integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Appointy is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.appointy.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Appointy available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based platform that streamlines appointment scheduling for businesses of all sizes. It syncs automatically with customer calendars, allows customers to book and pay in one interface, and integrates with CRM systems to track leads and follow-ups. It is indexed under Meeting Schedulers.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/bookings/","question":"What is Zoho Bookings?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Bookings offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/bookings/","question":"Is Zoho Bookings free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Bookings supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/bookings/","question":"What platforms does Zoho Bookings support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zoho Bookings, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/bookings/","question":"Can Zoho Bookings be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Zoho Bookings, including Zoho CRM, Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar and WhatsApp. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/bookings/","question":"What does Zoho Bookings integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Zoho Bookings. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zoho Bookings not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/security.html","question":"What security certifications does Zoho Bookings have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Zoho Bookings is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/bookings/","question":"Where is Zoho Bookings available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Appointy enables users to create online booking pages for group appointments and classes, with features for managing attendance, collecting payments, sending reminders, and coordinating with team members across multiple time zones. | A cloud-based platform that streamlines appointment scheduling for businesses of all sizes. It syncs automatically with customer calendars, allows customers to book and pay in one interface, and integrates with CRM systems to track leads and follow-ups. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_subscription","deployment_model":"saas_cloud_pos","google_workspace_office365_sync":true,"zapier_make_webhook_integration":true,"website_embeddable_booking_widget":true,"paid_appointment_stripe_collection":true,"group_class_and_capacity_management":true,"physical_pos_hardware_terminal_sync":true,"two_way_calendar_sync_google_outlook":true,"bi_directional_calendar_conflict_sync":true,"staff_roster_and_multi_location_routing":true,"instagram_google_reserve_with_google_sync":true,"sms_text_message_reminders_and_confirmations":true,"upfront_deposit_payment_collection_stripe_paypal":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_managed_saas","salesforce_hubspot_crm_sync":false,"google_workspace_office365_sync":true,"zapier_make_webhook_integration":true,"website_embeddable_booking_widget":true,"bi_directional_calendar_conflict_sync":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Square"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Authorize.NET"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Google Tag Manager"},{"name":"Google Listings"},{"name":"Office 365"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"iCal","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google Business Profile","native":true,"category":"booking","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Zoom","native":true,"category":"video_conferencing","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google","native":true,"category":"booking","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Zoho CRM","native":true,"category":"crm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Bigin by Zoho CRM","native":true,"category":"crm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Calendar","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Outlook Calendar","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"WhatsApp","native":false,"category":"messaging","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever with 100 appointments/month limit","features":["Website integration","Square Payments and Point of Sale","Zapier connector","Automatic reminders","Mobile app"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"staff":"1","services":"5","appointments_per_month":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$19.99/month (billed annually) or $29.99/month (billed monthly)","features":["Unlimited services","Google calendar sync + iCal feed","Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.NET payments","Advanced booking features","Staff login","Gift certificates","Resource scheduling","Multi-location support (2 included)","Live chat and email support"],"minSeats":5,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":19.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional_staff","amount":7.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"staff":"5","services":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$49.99/month (billed annually) or $59.99/month (billed monthly)","features":["All Growth features","SMS customization","Removal of Appointy branding","Two-way Google calendar synchronization","Office 365 integration","Business analysis reports","Email customization","Private API access"],"minSeats":5,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional_location","amount":39.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"staff":"5 per location","services":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$79.99/month (billed annually) or $99.99/month (billed monthly)","features":["All Professional features","Dedicated relationship manager (additional cost)","Custom development available"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Additional staff","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"staff","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Additional location","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"location","amount":29.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Free to $99.99/month. 14-day free trial. No contracts or cancellation fees.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.appointy.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T17:52:34.331Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":19.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"freemium","summary":"User-based pricing model—you pay per team member added. Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.zoho.com/bookings/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-31T13:56:55.088Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":19.99,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","level":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27701","level":"ISO/IEC 27701","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27017","level":"ISO/IEC 27017","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27018","level":"ISO/IEC 27018","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO 9001","level":"ISO 9001","status":"active","validUntil":"2029-02-02"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 20000-1","level":"ISO/IEC 20000-1","status":"active","validUntil":"2027-07-29"},{"name":"ISO 22301","level":"ISO 22301","status":"active","validUntil":"2026-11-20"},{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.zoho.com/compliance.html |

## Capabilities (Meeting Schedulers)

| Capability | Appointy | Zoho Bookings |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | saas_cloud_pos | Cloud managed saas |
| BI directional calendar conflict sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Round robin team assignment routing | - | - |
| CRM lead ownership based routing | - | - |
| Website embeddable booking widget | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paid appointment stripe collection | ✓ | - |
| Dynamic zoom teams link generation | - | - |
| Google workspace office365 sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Salesforce hubspot CRM sync | - | ✗ |
| Zapier make webhook integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | flat_subscription | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:47:50.998Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*