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 Simple Calendar
FluentBooking wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FluentBooking | Simple Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $55/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 50K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 50% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | FluentBooking | Simple Calendar |
| 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 Simple Calendar if…
- Sites that show Google Calendar events
- Organisations that publish a public events calendar
Features
FluentBooking
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- Calendar sync
- Availability management
- Notifications and reminders
- Video meetings
- Paid bookings
- Form and CRM integrations
Simple Calendar
- Public calendar events
- Private calendar events
- FullCalendar integration
- Multiple views and colors
- Appointment booking
- Responsive layout
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
Simple Calendar
- Free core plugin shows public Google Calendar events
- Paid plans are billed yearly at the listed price
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Private events and FullCalendar need a paid plan
- Appointment booking is only listed on the Agency plan
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
Simple Calendar
PersonalStarts here
$99/year
1 site sites
- Public and private calendar events
- FullCalendar integration
- 1 year support and updates
Business
$199/year
3 sites sites
- Public and private calendar events
- FullCalendar integration
- 1 year support and updates
Agency
$299/year
10 sites sites
- Appointment booking
- Public and private calendar events
- 1 year support and updates
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.
Simple Calendar
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
FluentBooking vs Simple Calendar questions
Is FluentBooking better than Simple Calendar?
On our comparison FluentBooking comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FluentBooking or Simple Calendar?
FluentBooking starts at $55/year and Simple Calendar starts at $99/year.
Can I get FluentBooking or Simple Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBooking was 50% off last year.
Both products
Display Google Calendar in WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Simple Calendar