Try BookingPress, a WordPress appointment booking plugin you and your customers will surely love.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $89/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for BookingPress
BookingPress vs Simple Calendar
BookingPress wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | BookingPress | Simple Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.5/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $89/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 50K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Repute InfoSystems | Simple Calendar |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose BookingPress if…
- Small service businesses that take appointments
- Sites that want a free booking plugin to start
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Simple Calendar if…
- Sites that show Google Calendar events
- Organisations that publish a public events calendar
Features
BookingPress
- Free plan
- Customizable booking form
- Staff management
- Online payments
- Reminders
- Multi-location booking
Simple Calendar
- Public calendar events
- Private calendar events
- FullCalendar integration
- Multiple views and colors
- Appointment booking
- Responsive layout
Pros and cons
BookingPress
- Free plan with unlimited appointments and services
- Customizable booking form
- 22+ payment gateways
- Lifetime licence option
- Advanced features sit in paid tiers and add-ons
- No free trial is listed on the pricing page
- Reddit threads contain few first-hand user reports
Simple Calendar
- Free core plugin shows public Google Calendar events
- Paid plans are billed yearly at the listed price
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Private events and FullCalendar need a paid plan
- Appointment booking is only listed on the Agency plan
Pricing plans
BookingPress
Standard (1 site)Starts here
$89/year
1 site sites
- Unlimited appointments
- Staff management
- 22+ payment gateways
Professional (3 sites)
$139/year
3 sites sites
- 60+ premium add-ons
- Multi-location booking
- Recurring appointments and packages
Enterprise (20 sites)
$249/year
20 sites sites
- Stripe POS for in-person payments
- Roles and capabilities
- REST API access
Simple Calendar
PersonalStarts here
$99/year
1 site sites
- Public and private calendar events
- FullCalendar integration
- 1 year support and updates
Business
$199/year
3 sites sites
- Public and private calendar events
- FullCalendar integration
- 1 year support and updates
Agency
$299/year
10 sites sites
- Appointment booking
- Public and private calendar events
- 1 year support and updates
BookingPress vs Simple Calendar questions
Is BookingPress better than Simple Calendar?
On our comparison BookingPress comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, BookingPress or Simple Calendar?
BookingPress starts at $89/year and Simple Calendar starts at $99/year.
Can I get BookingPress or Simple Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Display Google Calendar in WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Simple Calendar