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
FluentBooking vs Hive Support
FluentBooking wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FluentBooking | Hive Support |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 (better) | 7.7/10 |
| Starts at | $55/year (better) | $59/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 20K+ (better) | 30+ |
| Last Black Friday | 50% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | FluentBooking | Hive Support |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FluentBooking if…
- Solo professionals taking appointments on a WordPress site
- Agencies offering booking forms to client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Hive Support if…
- Small and mid-size WordPress sites with support tickets
- WooCommerce stores that need order-linked support
Features
FluentBooking
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- Calendar sync
- Availability management
- Notifications and reminders
- Video meetings
- Paid bookings
- Form and CRM integrations
Hive Support
- Help desk tickets
- AI auto-replies
- AI chatbot
- Workflow automation
- Purchase history
- Multi-channel messaging
Pros and cons
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
Hive Support
- Ticket plans include unlimited tickets
- Built-in AI auto-replies and an AI chatbot
- Integrates with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
- No free plan on the pricing page
- AI features depend on OpenAI
Pricing plans
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
Hive Support
PersonalStarts here
$59/year
1 site
- Unlimited tickets
- Billed annually
Professional
$89/year
5 sites
- Unlimited tickets
- Billed annually
Business
$149/year
100 sites
- Unlimited tickets
- Billed annually
What Reddit says
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.
Hive Support
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
FluentBooking vs Hive Support questions
Is FluentBooking better than Hive Support?
On our comparison FluentBooking comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FluentBooking or Hive Support?
FluentBooking starts at $55/year and Hive Support starts at $59/year.
Can I get FluentBooking or Hive Support cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBooking was 50% off last year.
Both products
Hive Support I AI-Powered WordPress Help Desk Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $59/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Hive Support