Comparison

A free alternative to Apntly for Shopify booking

Apntly (Appointly) is a well-liked, affordable app (5.0 stars, 620+ reviews) and one of the cheapest paid tiers on Shopify. If low headline price is your priority, it's worth a look. But its free plan is limited to a single service and one team member. Here's how we compare.

Add to Shopify
Shopify Booking
Apntly
Bookings (free)
Unlimited services
Single service only
Team members (free)
Included
1
Google Calendar sync (free)
Included, two-way
Limited / paid
What you have to pay for
Nothing — there is no paid plan
A second service, extra team members, and full sync
Reviews / maturity
New
5.0, 620+
Starting price
Free — no paid plan
$5/mo

Comparison compiled July 2026 from publicly available information. Apntly may have updated their plans, pricing, or features since. Please verify current details on their listing before deciding.

Where Apntly is strong
A very low starting price ($5/mo)
Simple setup and strong reviews
Deposits on Pro and responsive support
Where Shopify Booking wins
A genuinely usable free plan: unlimited services and free two-way calendar sync, not a single-service tier
More than one team member, free
No paid plan and no upgrade prompts — every feature is free

Who should pick which

Choose Apntly

If you offer a single service and want the lowest possible monthly price.

Choose Shopify Booking

If you want unlimited services, more than one team member, and free calendar sync — all at no cost.

FAQ

Common questions

Is it really free? +

Yes. Unlimited bookings, two-way Google Calendar sync, and an unbranded booking page are all included at no cost. No per-booking caps and no paid plan.

Do I need to code? +

No. Add the booking button to any page and set your availability.

Does it work on mobile? +

Yes, customers can book on desktop or mobile.

How do customers pay? +

Through your Shopify checkout, the same way they buy anything else in your store. The product you link to the service sets the price. Prefer to charge in person? Set it free.

How does calendar sync work? +

Two-way: bookings appear on your Google Calendar, and times you block on your calendar become unavailable on the store.

Try the free plan for yourself