# SimplyBook.me vs Zoho Bookings

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

| Attribute | SimplyBook.me | Zoho Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 80.5 (71% (medium)) | 52.2 (73% (medium)) |
| 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":"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 | 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 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 | `{"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}` | `{"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 | 17 | 5 |
| 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":"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":"CY","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":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":"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 | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9.9,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` | `[{"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.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://simplybook.me/en/legal/security | https://www.zoho.com/compliance.html |

## Capabilities (Meeting Schedulers)

| Capability | SimplyBook.me | 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 2026-10-17T01:33:09.566Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*