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 FluentBooking
Bookly wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bookly | FluentBooking |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $55/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 60K+ (better) | 20K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 50% off |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Bookly | FluentBooking |
| 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 FluentBooking if…
- Solo professionals taking appointments on a WordPress site
- Agencies offering booking forms to client sites
Features
Bookly
- Unlimited appointments and services
- Email, SMS and WhatsApp notifications
- Customizable booking form
- Booking list with filters
- Customer list
FluentBooking
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- Calendar sync
- Availability management
- Notifications and reminders
- Video meetings
- Paid bookings
- Form and CRM 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
FluentBooking
- Unlimited calendars and hosts on every plan
- Two-way calendar sync with Google, Apple, Outlook, and Nextcloud
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Lifetime license option available
- Payments are limited to Stripe and PayPal
- Calendar integrations are limited to four providers
- Some reviewers note advanced features are still missing
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
FluentBooking
SoloStarts here
$55/year
1 site
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- 1 year plugin updates
- 1 year priority support
Small Business
$139/year
5 sites
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- 1 year plugin updates
- 1 year priority support
Agency
$279/year
50 sites
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- 1 year plugin updates
- 1 year priority support
What Reddit says
Bookly
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
FluentBooking
Only two Reddit threads mention FluentBooking directly, so the evidence is thin. One user chose it alongside Fluent Forms because it can calculate a booking price from form answers, which standalone booking systems could not, while the other thread is a request to share a lifetime licence.
Bookly vs FluentBooking questions
Is Bookly better than FluentBooking?
On our comparison Bookly comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bookly or FluentBooking?
Bookly starts at $39/year and FluentBooking starts at $55/year.
Can I get Bookly or FluentBooking cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBooking was 50% off last year.
Both products
A new solution for online appointments and bookings on WordPress.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $55/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FluentBooking