Bookly vs WooCommerce Bookings

Bookly wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureBooklyWooCommerce Bookings
Our score8.1/10Not rated
Starts at$39/year (better)$249/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window30 days30 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs60K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolseCommerce
VendorBooklyWooCommerce
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot 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 WooCommerce Bookings if…

  • Service businesses selling appointments
  • Rental and class sellers on WooCommerce

Features

Bookly

  • Unlimited appointments and services
  • Email, SMS and WhatsApp notifications
  • Customizable booking form
  • Booking list with filters
  • Customer list

WooCommerce Bookings

  • Bookable time slots
  • Staff and resource availability
  • Group and individual pricing
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Any WooCommerce gateway

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

WooCommerce Bookings

  • Official WooCommerce extension
  • Works with any WooCommerce payment gateway
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • Requires a WooCommerce store
  • Starts at $249 per year for one site

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

WooCommerce Bookings

  • 1-year planStarts here

    $249/year

    • 30-day money-back guarantee

Bookly vs WooCommerce Bookings questions

Is Bookly better than WooCommerce Bookings?

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 WooCommerce Bookings?

Bookly starts at $39/year and WooCommerce Bookings starts at $249/year.

Can I get Bookly or WooCommerce Bookings cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Bookly

8.1/10

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

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