Bookly is a WordPress appointment booking plugin with a free version and paid Pro, Business and Ultimate plans.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $39/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Bookly
Bookly vs Booknetic
Bookly wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bookly | Booknetic |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $45/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 60K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Bookly | Booknetic |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Bookly if…
- Solo professionals and small service businesses
- Agencies running booking sites for several clients
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Booknetic if…
- Salons, clinics and studios taking appointments online
- Service businesses with several staff members
Features
Bookly
- Unlimited appointments and services
- Email, SMS and WhatsApp notifications
- Customizable booking form
- Booking list with filters
- Customer list
Booknetic
- Customizable booking widget
- Multi-staff and multiple locations
- Reminders and notifications
- Payments
- Recurring and group appointments
- Calendar sync
- Video meeting integrations
Pros and cons
Bookly
- Free version on WordPress.org covers basic booking
- Lifetime license for one site at $99
- 60,000+ active installs according to the vendor
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Capterra customer service sub-rating is 3.7 out of 5, with slow ticket responses noted
- Plan features differ by tier, so the cheapest plan may not include what you need
Booknetic
- All 21 essential booking features on every plan
- Payments through Stripe, PayPal and other gateways
- Two-way Google Calendar sync
- One-time license option available
- Mobile app is not included on the Basic yearly plan
- Basic one-time license includes only 6 months of support
Pricing plans
Bookly
ProStarts here
$39/year
1 site
- Annual renewal
- Unlimited appointments and services
Pro
$99 lifetime
1 site
- One-time payment
- Lifetime updates
Business
$69/year
1 site
- Every core paid feature
- Annual renewal
Booknetic
Basic (yearly)Starts here
$45/year
1 domain sites
- 1-year support
- All 21 essential booking features
- Mobile app not included
Standard (yearly)
$99/year
1 domain + staging domain sites
- 1-year support
- All 21 essential booking features
- Mobile app included
Premium (yearly)
$149/year
5 domains + 5 staging domains sites
- 1-year support
- All 21 essential booking features
- Mobile app included
Bookly vs Booknetic questions
Is Bookly better than Booknetic?
On our comparison Bookly comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bookly or Booknetic?
Bookly starts at $39/year and Booknetic starts at $45/year.
Can I get Bookly or Booknetic cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Booknetic — WordPress Appointment Booking Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $45/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Booknetic