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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Apptoto

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AApptoto, from the company of the same name headquartered in Bend, is an appointment scheduling app featuring appointment reminders, online booking, custom appointment messaging, and integrates with commonly used email and calendars.N/A

    Booker

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/ABooker is a leading appointment scheduling, point-of-sale, and business management software that powers thousands of spas and salons worldwide. The software includes a complete suite of management tools, and provides integrated online booking, marketing, and more. Booker is completely web-based, which makes it available from any computer with a browser and internet connection, anywhere at any time. It can also be used via a smartphone or iPad.

    $129

    per month

    TidyCal

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AA tool to make scheduling the next meeting easier with calendar integrations, booking pages, and customization. Trying to schedule a meeting can lead to the hassle of back-and-forth emailing to find a time that works. (“Next month is a no-go, too. Should we try for 3 p.m. CT after the next solar eclipse?”) Also coordinating between time zones and tracking availability across personal and work calendars can be a challenge. TidyCal is presented as an…

    $39

    one-time fee per user

    Pricing
    ApptotoBookerTidyCal
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $129
    per month
    Accelerate
    $269
    per month
    Ultimate
    $429
    per month
    TidyCal
    $39
    one-time fee per user
    TidyCal Agency Plan
    $79
    one-time fee per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ApptotoBookerTidyCal
    Free Trial
    YesNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$250No setup fee
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    Considered Multiple Products
    Apptoto
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    AppSumo Originals
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    80%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    80%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    67%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
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    User Ratings
    ApptotoBookerTidyCal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    10.0
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
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    Usability
    -
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    8.3
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
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    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    6.0
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    Implementation Rating
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    User Testimonials
    ApptotoBookerTidyCal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apptoto
    For people dealing with a high volume of clients and are heavily reliant on meetings. For someone who is not dealing with much traffic, it is easier to keep tabs on their schedule and stay on top of their appointments, so Apptoto will be just a luxury. However, make sure to keep a backup source as well, for example, a mobile calendar.
    Incentivized
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    Mindbody
    Booker is very user friendly with videos to help our staff who are setting up schedules. It has very robust features that our school district didn't really need when we piloted it. It has a great option for widgets to be added to websites, whether district or school site. We find that the more widgets are available, the more appreciative our parents are. This is definitely a product that is used in the business world and not in the school district world so it doesn't really have the personalization we need as a school district or a school sites. Should the site change its potential customers, it would be a great fit for us because scheduling is very challenging in a large school district, be it at the district level or at individual school sites
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    AppSumo Originals
    Maybe if you are needing a large enterprise solution you may need something else but we have found that it fits all of needs as a 32 people team. It has worked flawlessly since we installed it. I keep focusing on this but it is a 30 min set up and that’s it.
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    Pros
    Apptoto
    • Appointment Reminders.
    • Availability confirmation
    • Schedule and reschedule the appointments.
    • SMS alert.
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    Mindbody
    • Booker does very well as a point of sale program. From front desk check out to back end report generation, Booker gives us an accurate daily picture of business activity.
    • Booker is very good at tracking gift certificate activity. We have a large number of gift certificates and are able to find, edit and void with ease. We are also able to look at the history for each individual certificate or series which helps in troubleshooting.
    • I do not work with scheduling myself but staffers have found Booker to be a valuable tool for managing rooms and therapists.
    Incentivized
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    AppSumo Originals
    • Meetings can be planned automatically without my intervention.
    • TidyCal is a very user-friendly and simple program.
    • Seamlessly combines all of my calendars.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Apptoto
    • Salesforce Integrations
    • Support with making custom integrations
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    Mindbody
    • Booker has had some system failures recently that have caused a hard time for us.
    • Sometimes Booker updates reset certain features which cause us to have to reset everything.
    • The Booker app does not have the same features as the full site which sometimes does not make it easy for us.
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    AppSumo Originals
    • One of my clients wanted to set up membership subscriptions that can be billed through the app. As far as I can tell it doesn't have that capability yet.
    • It would be great if Square was one of the integrations.
    • Maybe being able to set travel time to in-person meetings by integration with Google Maps?
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Apptoto
    No answers on this topic
    Mindbody
    Because I'm so familiar with it. I'll definitely reconsider.
    Incentivized
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    AppSumo Originals
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Apptoto
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    Mindbody
    It gets the job done but is overly detailed and has many steps to do a simple task. Reports are continuously being archived and discontinued. As soon as I get used to one it is no longer available
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    AppSumo Originals
    Usability is ridiculously easy.
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    Support Rating
    Apptoto
    Apptoto is quick to fix any issues we have with software, though they are few and far between, and integrates well with a variety of software including Clio!
    Incentivized
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    Mindbody
    Booker is not always that quick to respond however, I will say, they do research the problem before getting back to you which I do like. Overall, they are kind and helpful in their responses. Though one big concern is that when there is a larger issue, they are not the best at circling back and contacting us to let us know if or how it has been resolved.
    Incentivized
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    AppSumo Originals
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    Implementation Rating
    Apptoto
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    Mindbody
    As far as I know, implementing Booker into our business was fairly easy.
    Incentivized
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    AppSumo Originals
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Apptoto
    It is comparatively cheaper than Schedulicity and provides more value for money in that regard, it is better for a higher volume of users working in an organization. Apptoto provides better customer service and faster resolution to issues that may arise during the use of the product in a new and unfamiliar organization.
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    Mindbody
    When we tried Micros, though it has robust hardware and software, It is not meant for salons. Square again the same thing, it is meant for small non salon and non service oriented businesses. Booker is by far the best of all salon softwares we have used.
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    AppSumo Originals
    In Google Calendar, we can't do advance booking. First, we have to collaborate on confirming a time suitable for everyone before scheduling a meeting this may lead to time waste for all the parties, this problem can be solved with the help of TidyCal resulting in better time management.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Apptoto
    • Reduced our no shows dramatically.
    • Reminds clients of our email and phone numbers.
    Incentivized
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    Mindbody
    • Notifications are a great way that communicates to the customer their appointment confirmation, and appointment reminders.
    • Increased employee / staff communication, they can now log in and see their schedules.
    • Entering credit card at time of appointment reservation is helpful to us since we have a cancellation policy and keeps the client accountable if they are a no show or cancel last minute.
    Incentivized
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    AppSumo Originals
    • For the price it is the best invest that the company made (29$)
    • We improve aor relations with the customers
    • Consultants (SOC) can make better support to the customers
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Apptoto Screenshots

    Screenshot of automatic reminders that can be sent to clients about upcoming appointments via SMS text, voice call, and email.Screenshot of appointment management from an existing calendar, where Apptoto is handling everything on the backend. The user can send appointment reminders, let clients schedule appointments with themselves, and communicate with customers in real-time with 2-way business messaging.Screenshot of messaging campaigns, used to remind clients to take actions such as booking their next appointment. Can be a personalized message on a client's birthdays, or for a holiday.Screenshot of a custom booking page that highlights a business's availability.Screenshot of custom message schedules that combine SMS text, email, and voice calls. Uses unique messaging per appointment type, and location.

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    TidyCal Screenshots

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