# SimplyBook.me vs TidyCal

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** SimplyBook.me

| Attribute | SimplyBook.me | TidyCal |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 80.5 (71% (medium)) | 69.6 (40% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Platform that enables service providers to accept online bookings, manage staff and client schedules, process payments, and automate reminders across multiple locations. It is indexed under Appointment Booking.","source":"https://simplybook.me","question":"What is SimplyBook.me?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SimplyBook.me offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $9.90 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://simplybook.me","question":"Is SimplyBook.me free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to SimplyBook.me. 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://simplybook.me","question":"What platforms does SimplyBook.me support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SimplyBook.me, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://simplybook.me","question":"Can SimplyBook.me be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 20 integrations for SimplyBook.me, including Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Google My Business, plus 12 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://simplybook.me","question":"What does SimplyBook.me integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for SimplyBook.me. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SimplyBook.me not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://simplybook.me/en/legal/security","question":"What security certifications does SimplyBook.me have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"SimplyBook.me is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Cyprus.","source":"https://simplybook.me","question":"Where is SimplyBook.me available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Cloud-based scheduling software that generates instant booking pages, processes payments via Stripe or PayPal, automatically syncs calendars across Google, Microsoft, and Apple platforms, and supports recurring bookings and subscriptions. It is indexed under Appointment Scheduling.","source":"https://tidycal.com/pricing","question":"What is TidyCal?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TidyCal offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $12 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://tidycal.com/pricing","question":"Is TidyCal free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to TidyCal. 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://tidycal.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does TidyCal support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for TidyCal, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://tidycal.com/pricing","question":"Can TidyCal be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for TidyCal, including Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, Apple Calendar, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Stripe and PayPal, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://tidycal.com/pricing","question":"What does TidyCal integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TidyCal is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://tidycal.com/pricing","question":"Where is TidyCal available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An online booking system that enables service businesses to accept appointments, collect online payments, send automated reminders and notifications, and synchronize with business calendars and tools. | A booking and scheduling platform that allows individuals and teams to create custom booking pages, manage appointments, automatically generate video meeting links, and collect payments through Stripe or PayPal. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"flat_subscription","deployment_model":"saas_cloud_pos","google_workspace_office365_sync":true,"zapier_make_webhook_integration":true,"hipaa_compliance_medical_routing":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,"recurring_subscriptions_and_membership_packages":true,"upfront_deposit_payment_collection_stripe_paypal":true}` | `{"free_tier":true,"round_robin":true,"group_events":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_managed_saas","payments_at_booking":true,"collective_scheduling":true,"google_workspace_office365_sync":true,"zapier_make_webhook_integration":true,"dynamic_zoom_teams_link_generation":true,"paid_appointment_stripe_collection":true,"round_robin_team_assignment_routing":true,"bi_directional_calendar_conflict_sync":true}` |
| integrations.count | 17 | 11 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Apple Pay"},{"name":"Google Pay"},{"name":"Google My Business"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Google Reviews"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"FreshBooks"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"ClassPass"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Square","native":true,"category":"payments"}]` | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Microsoft Office 365"},{"name":"Apple Calendar"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Meet"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Google Tag Manager"},{"name":"Office 365","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"CY","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Forever Free","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plan 1","summary":"$9.90/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plan 2","summary":"$29.90/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plan 3","summary":"$59.90/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":59.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. From $9.90/month for paid plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://simplybook.me","retrievedAt":"2026-09-07T08:31:44.730Z","startingPrice":{"amount":9.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["Unlimited bookings","Unlimited booking types","Paid bookings","Recurring & package bookings","Booking page","Translation/localization"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"bookings":"unlimited","booking_types":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Individual Lifetime","summary":"$29 one-time","features":["Everything in Free","Auto-create Zoom/Meet/Teams links","Group bookings","AI booking assistant","Custom emails & analytics","10 calendar connections"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":29,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendar_connections":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Agency Lifetime","summary":"$79 one-time","features":["Everything in Individual","Round robin & collective meetings","Dedicated team booking page","SMS reminders (US & Canada)","Reduced TidyCal branding","25 calendar connections"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":79,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendar_connections":"25"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$12/month or $99/year billed annually","features":["Everything in Agency","No TidyCal branding","Custom domain","Priority support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"calendar_connections":"25"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Lifetime plans from $29 one-time. Pro subscription from $12/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://tidycal.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:37:45.490Z","startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9.9,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://simplybook.me/en/legal/security | - |

## Capabilities (Meeting Schedulers)

| Capability | SimplyBook.me | TidyCal |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T19:19:36.309Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*