Sound familiar?
Back-and-forth booking chaos
"Are you free Tuesday? No? How about Thursday?" Hours wasted every week on scheduling emails.
No-shows cost you money
Clients forget appointments. No reminders means lost time and lost revenue — every single week.
Calendly wasn't built for you
Calendly is great for corporate meetings. It's not designed for salons, trainers, coaches, or trades.
Everything your booking workflow needs
Built for coaches, consultants, salons, gyms, and anyone who sells their time.
Unlimited Booking Pages
Create as many booking pages as you need — one per service, staff member, or location. No caps.
Custom Intake Forms
Ask exactly what you need before the appointment. Custom questions per service type.
Automated Email Reminders
Automatic confirmation and reminder emails sent to clients. Reduce no-shows without lifting a finger.
Group Events & Classes
Run group sessions, workshops, or classes with seat limits, waitlists, and recurring schedules.
Round-Robin Team Scheduling
Distribute bookings fairly across your team. Clients pick a service — you handle who shows up.
Paid Bookings via Stripe
Collect deposits or full payment at booking. Stripe integration built right in. (Business plan)
Mobile-Friendly Booking Pages
Every booking page is fully responsive. Clients book from any device without friction.
Buffer Times & Blackout Dates
Set prep time between appointments and block off unavailable dates with ease.
On the roadmap
Google Calendar Sync
Two-way sync with Google Calendar. One schedule, zero conflicts.
Mobile App
Manage your bookings on the go — iOS and Android apps coming soon.
SMS Reminders (Twilio BYOK)
Text reminders via your own Twilio account. Your key, your cost.
Built for your industry
From salons to trades — ZiggySchedule fits how your business actually books.
Salons & Spas
Appointment booking + rebooking flows + staff scheduling across your full team.
Fitness & Personal Training
Class schedules + 1:1 sessions + membership-based recurring bookings.
Tutors & Coaches
Discovery calls + recurring sessions + multi-session packages in one flow.
Healthcare & Therapy
New patient intake + recurring appointments + automated reminder sequences.
Contractors & Trades
Estimate appointment booking + job scheduling + follow-up reminders.
Consultants & Agencies
Discovery → Proposal → Kickoff pipeline with scheduling at each step.
Photographers & Creatives
Shoot bookings + deposit collection + delivery call scheduling.
Pet Services
Grooming + boarding + vet appointment flows with intake and reminders.
Need a custom setup? Contact us.
ZiggySchedule vs Calendly
Team scheduling for 10 people at $35 vs Calendly's $160. You do the math.
| Feature | ZiggySchedule | Calendly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/mo | $12/user/mo |
| 10-person team cost | $35/mo | $120–$160/mo |
| Unlimited booking pages | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom intake forms per service | ✅ | ❌ Teams only |
| Group events & classes | ✅ | ✅ Teams only |
| Round-robin team scheduling | ✅ | ✅ Teams only |
| Paid bookings via Stripe | ✅ Business plan | ✅ Pro+ |
| SMS reminders (BYOK Twilio) | ✅ Team+ | ❌ |
| Buffer times & blackout dates | ✅ | ✅ |
| Resource management | ✅ Business | ❌ |
| Full analytics | ✅ Business | ❌ Teams only |
| Built for service businesses | ✅ | ❌ Corporate focus |
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Scale when you're ready. No surprises.
Perfect for solo practitioners
- ✓1 user
- ✓Unlimited bookings
- ✓Custom intake forms
- ✓1 service type
- ✓Automated email reminders
- ✓Mobile-friendly booking page
Everything in Solo, plus:
- ✓Up to 10 users
- ✓Round-robin scheduling
- ✓Group events & classes
- ✓SMS reminders (BYOK Twilio)
- ✓Team management dashboard
Everything in Team, plus:
- ✓Unlimited users
- ✓Paid bookings via Stripe
- ✓Resource management
- ✓Full analytics dashboard
- ✓Priority support
Frequently asked questions
Is ZiggySchedule better than Calendly for service businesses?
Yes — Calendly is designed for corporate meeting booking. ZiggySchedule is purpose-built for service businesses: salons, coaches, trainers, contractors. You get intake forms, paid bookings, and real team scheduling at a fraction of the cost.
How does the 14-day free trial work?
Sign up and get full access to all features on your chosen plan for 14 days — no credit card required. After the trial, add payment to continue. No automatic charges.
Can clients book without creating an account?
Yes. Your booking page is fully public — clients choose a service, pick a time, fill in their details, and they're booked. No logins, no friction, no abandoned bookings.
What's the difference between Solo, Team, and Business?
Solo ($15/mo) is for one user with unlimited bookings and intake forms. Team ($35/mo) adds up to 10 users, round-robin scheduling, group events, and SMS reminders. Business ($59/mo) unlocks unlimited users, Stripe payments, resources, analytics, and priority support.
Can I collect payment at the time of booking?
Yes — on the Business plan, clients can pay via Stripe when they book. Collect a deposit or full payment upfront. Great for reducing no-shows.
What does 'BYOK' mean for SMS reminders?
BYOK means Bring Your Own Key — you connect your own Twilio account to send SMS reminders. You control your messaging, your costs, and your phone number. No markup from us.