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 JetBooking
Bookly wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bookly | JetBooking |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7.7/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $75/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 60K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Bookly | Crocoblock |
| 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 to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose JetBooking if…
- Hotels and guesthouses
- Apartment and vacation rental sites
Features
Bookly
- Unlimited appointments and services
- Email, SMS and WhatsApp notifications
- Customizable booking form
- Booking list with filters
- Customer list
JetBooking
- Availability calendar
- Seasonal and weekend prices
- Units manager
- Two wizard modes
- WooCommerce integration
- Google Calendar sync
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
JetBooking
- Built for hotel and rental unit bookings
- Syncs with Google Calendar
- Sold on its own from $75 per year
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- One license covers one site
- Highest starting price of the Crocoblock plugins listed here
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
JetBooking
Single pluginStarts here
$75/year
1 site sites
- Availability calendar
- Seasonal and weekend prices
- Units manager
Bookly vs JetBooking questions
Is Bookly better than JetBooking?
On our comparison Bookly comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bookly or JetBooking?
Bookly starts at $39/year and JetBooking starts at $75/year.
Can I get Bookly or JetBooking cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
JetBooking is a booking system plugin for WordPress that manages reservations for units such as hotel rooms and rental apartments.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $75/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for JetBooking