Comparison

A free alternative to BTA (BookThatApp) for Shopify booking

BookThatApp (BTA) is a long-established app (4.7 stars, 500+ reviews) built for events, tours, rentals, and classes. For complex, high-volume catalogs it's capable. But its free plan caps you at 10 bookings and paid plans start at $25/mo, where our free plan is unlimited. Here's the difference.

Add to Shopify
Shopify Booking
BTA (BookThatApp)
Bookings (free)
Unlimited
Up to 10 bookings
Google Calendar sync (free)
Included, two-way
On paid tiers
What you have to pay for
Nothing — there is no paid plan
Calendar sync and anything past 10 bookings
Deposits
Once live
Paid
Reviews / maturity
New
4.7, 500+
Starting price
Free — no paid plan
$25/mo

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

Where BTA is strong
Deep support for events, tours, rentals, tickets, and classes
Staff accounts and API access
A long track record with responsive support
Where Shopify Booking wins
Unlimited bookings and free two-way calendar sync, where BTA free caps at 10
No paid plan and no upgrade prompts — every feature is free
Simpler setup for straightforward appointment booking

Who should pick which

Choose BTA (BookThatApp)

For complex event and rental catalogs and high booking volumes.

Choose Shopify Booking

For simple appointment booking with a free unlimited tier and free calendar sync.

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