Independent scheduling software comparisons, run from the UKUS edition · Prices checked
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Best picks · US edition

The best appointment scheduling software for clinics

A clinic usually needs more than scheduling: clinical notes, billing and sometimes telehealth. If you only need patients to book and get reminders, a general tool is cheaper; if you need notes and billing, look at a clinic system such as Jane.

Prices as ofUSD as published

Best all-in-one clinic system

Jane App

Clinical notes, billing and telehealth; US prices not captured yet.

Free plan
No
Entry price
Jane's US prices weren't captured in this research pass.

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How we chose

We compared every tool we track against these criteria, using each vendor's published prices and features as of November 2, 2026. We haven't run hands-on tests of every tool for this edition; see the methodology.

  • Clinical features (notes, billing, telehealth), or a lighter booking-only option
  • Privacy options
  • Published local prices

Side by side

Scheduling software compared
ToolBest forFree planEntry priceLinks
Acuity Scheduling
Appointments for service businesses
Service businesses: coaches, therapists, salons and studiosNo (7-day free trial)From $16 per month (annual billing)Review · Visit site
Jane App
Clinics
Allied health clinics: physio, chiropractic and therapyNoJane's US prices weren't captured in this research pass.Visit site
Microsoft Bookings
Meeting schedulers
Organizations already paying for Microsoft 365Included in Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Standard; not sold separatelyFrom $7 per user/month (annual billing)Review · Visit site
SimplyBook.me
Appointments for service businesses
Service businesses such as salons, clinics, tutors and fitness; EU-friendlyYes: 50 bookings a month, 1 providerFrom $11.90 per month (annual billing)Review · Visit site

Features at a glance

Feature matrix
ToolFree planPaymentsSMS remindersHIPAA optionTeamsAI featuresMarketplaceVideo calls
Jane AppNoOwn paymentsNot checkedNot checkedPer practitionerNot checkedNoBuilt-in telehealth
Acuity SchedulingNo (7-day free trial)Stripe, Square, PayPalFrom StandardBAA on PremiumCalendars by plan (1, 6, 36)AI Booking Assistant (Premium)NoZoom
SimplyBook.meYes: 50 bookings a month, 1 providerStripe, PayPal; POSSMS and WhatsAppStandard and aboveProviders by planNot checkedNoZoom
Microsoft BookingsIncluded in Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Standard; not sold separatelyLimitedNot checkedNot checkedStaff calendars in Microsoft 365Not checkedNoMicrosoft Teams

'Not checked' means our research didn't confirm the feature either way; it doesn't mean the tool lacks it. Features are from vendor pricing pages and documentation as recorded on November 2, 2026.

Sources

Prices and features as recorded on November 2, 2026 from these pages (research pass 26 October to 2 November 2026). Prices change: check the vendor's page before you buy. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.