Timely Alternatives
Looking for a Timely alternative? Try bbook.app
Timely is a salon and spa platform priced per staff member, with a free trial but no free plan. If you want to start without a subscription and pay only as your team grows, bbook.app gives you a booking page, reminders and the mobile apps for free, and adds the rest when you need it.
Why choose bbook.app over Timely?
- Free to start: one user, 30 appointments a month, your own booking page, SMS and email reminders and the iOS and Android apps, with no card required.
- Not only for salons: clinics, tutors, driving instructors and any local service business that takes appointments.
- Get paid in advance: accept payments and collect deposits through Stripe, Mollie or SumUp.
- Never miss a call: the AI receptionist answers the phone and books appointments straight into your calendar.
No credit card required. Enjoy the free version with all features unlocked.
bbook.app vs Timely at a glance
Timely is a salon and spa management platform priced per staff member, with a free trial rather than a free plan, and its own TimelyPay for deposits. bbook.app is built for any local service business, starts free for one user with a branded booking page, SMS and email reminders and the mobile apps, and its paid plans add staff logins, payments and deposits through Stripe, Mollie or SumUp, WhatsApp reminders and an AI receptionist that answers the phone.
| Feature | bbook.app | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Local service businesses that take client appointments: salons, barbers, beauty and nail studios, clinics, tutors, driving instructors | Salons, spas and barbers; strongest in the UK, Australia and New Zealand |
| Free plan | Yes: 1 user, 30 appointments a month, custom booking page, iOS and Android apps, SMS and email reminders. No credit card required | No free plan; free trial |
| Custom booking page | Yes, on every plan including Free: your logo and colours, your services and staff, and a custom booking form | Online booking page and website widget |
| SMS, WhatsApp and email reminders | SMS and email reminders on every plan including Free; WhatsApp reminders on Business Premium | Email and SMS reminders; SMS credits are paid |
| Online payments and deposits | Yes: accept payments and collect deposits through Stripe, Mollie or SumUp (Business Premium) | Deposits and no-show protection through TimelyPay |
| Staff logins and team calendars | Yes: staff logins, each with their own calendar (Business Essential and Premium) | Yes, priced per staff member |
| Mobile apps | iOS and Android apps for you and your staff, plus the web app | iOS and Android apps |
| Calendar sync | Yes (Business Essential and Premium) | Google Calendar sync |
| Recurring appointments | Yes (Business Essential and Premium) | Yes |
| AI receptionist that answers calls and books appointments | Yes: an optional add-on for Business Premium from €19.90 a month for 100 call minutes, billed yearly. It answers your phone, checks availability and books or reschedules appointments | No |
Timely details checked in from Timely's public pricing and feature pages and may have changed since. bbook.app prices are in EUR per user per month; see the pricing page for monthly billing and other currencies.
One of the favourite Timely alternatives.
bbook.app is a powerful, user-friendly appointment scheduling tool designed for local businesses. With features that go beyond basic calendars, it streamlines appointment management and enhances client engagement.
Frequently asked questions about switching from Timely
Yes. bbook.app has a free plan with 1 user, 30 appointments a month, a custom booking page, iOS and Android apps, and SMS and email reminders, with no credit card required. Paid plans start at €6.90 per user per month billed yearly. See all plans
Timely is a salon and spa management platform priced per staff member, with a free trial rather than a free plan, and its own TimelyPay for deposits. bbook.app is built for any local service business, starts free for one user with a branded booking page, SMS and email reminders and the mobile apps, and its paid plans add staff logins, payments and deposits through Stripe, Mollie or SumUp, WhatsApp reminders and an AI receptionist that answers the phone.
Yes. SMS and email reminders are included on every plan, including Free. WhatsApp reminders are included in Business Premium. Reminders go out automatically and include links to cancel or reschedule.
Yes. Clients open your booking page, choose a service, staff member and time, and confirm. No account or app download is needed. They receive a confirmation and reminders by SMS or email.
Create a free account, add your services and staff, and share your booking page link or embed it on your website. Bringing over existing clients and appointments is covered in our switching guide. Read the switching guide
Yes. The bbook.app AI receptionist answers your business phone, checks availability and books or reschedules appointments directly in your calendar. It is an optional add-on for Business Premium (not available on Business Essential), from €19.90 a month for 100 call minutes, billed yearly. It currently answers in English; more languages are on the way. Learn about the AI receptionist