7 Best SimplyBook.me Alternatives in 2026
Modular pricing with 70+ add-ons sounds flexible — until you're paying for 15 features that should be included.
SimplyBook.me offers generic booking with a modular add-on system (free to $59.90/mo), but the complexity of managing 70+ add-ons, translated (not native) Arabic, no AI, and no marketplace make it frustrating for beauty businesses that want things to just work. Here are the best all-in-one alternatives.
Daisy
AI-powered beauty business platform with 24/7 receptionist, cashback rewards, marketplace, and native Arabic/English support. The only platform that combines operations management with proactive customer acquisition.
Other Top Alternatives
Fresha
Founded 2015 - London, UK
Global beauty and wellness marketplace and business management platform with 100K+ partner venues and 450M+ appointments booked. Originally launched as Shedul in 2015, rebranded to Fresha in 2020.
Starting at
From $9.95/mo + fees
Booksy
Founded 2016 - Warsaw, Poland (US HQ: Chicago)
Mobile-first beauty booking platform with 380K+ service providers across 50+ countries. Acquired Versum (2020) for salon management capabilities. Strong consumer app focus.
Starting at
$29.99/mo
Vagaro
Founded 2010 - Pleasanton, CA, USA
All-in-one salon, spa, and fitness business management platform with 220K+ businesses. Acquired Schedulicity in January 2025. Strong marketplace and comprehensive feature set.
Starting at
$30/mo
GlossGenius
Founded 2016 - New York, NY, USA
Beauty-specific booking and business management platform focused on independent professionals. Known for beautiful design and ease of use. $116M funded with growing AI features.
Starting at
$24/mo
Acuity Scheduling
Founded 2006 - New York, USA (Squarespace)
General-purpose scheduling tool owned by Squarespace. Not beauty-specific but used by some independent beauty professionals.
Starting at
$16/mo
Setmore
Founded 2011 - Portland, OR, USA
Free general-purpose scheduling tool. Basic features, broad appeal. Not beauty-specific.
Starting at
Free (paid from $5/mo)
Our Verdict
Daisy replaces SimplyBook.me's add-on complexity with an all-in-one platform featuring native Arabic, AI, and marketplace. Fresha provides free marketplace access. Vagaro is the most feature-complete affordable option.
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