Appointy vs Doodle

Appointy is a versatile scheduling platform popular in service-based industries. It offers online booking pages, calendar sync (Google, Outlook, iCal), SMS/email reminders, resource and multi-location management, and integrations with social media, payment gateways, and Zapier.

You can generate gift certificates, handle multiple services, and manage client workflows. It includes a free plan and scalable tiers. Limitations include Appointy branding on lower plans and premium pricing for advanced customization and marketing features.

Doodle is a veteran favorite in collaborative scheduling, widely trusted by individuals, businesses, and educational institutions across more than 200 countries and reaching tens of millions of users monthly. It thrives on simplicity: one person proposes multiple date-and-time options, shares a poll link, and participants indicate their availability—creating a clear visual grid that reveals the best fit effortlessly.

On paid plans, it becomes even more powerful with branded booking pages, “power settings” to control buffers, booking limits, minimum notice, and automated reminders to prevent no-shows. Doodle also integrates seamlessly with external tools like Zoom, Outlook, and Zapier, enhancing its behavior as a scheduling hub.