Easy!Appointments replaces 2 paid apps

One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

Easy!Appointments $0replaces 2 apps4.3k · active jul 2026self-host, real ops📅 scheduling
the facts, verified

licenseGPL-3.0

runsyour server

installUpload the release to PHP hosting, create a MySQL database, edit the configuration and run the web installer; Docker is optional

dataBookings, providers, services and customers live in MySQL; configuration and logs live on the web server, with optional Google Calendar synchronization

setupPHP and MySQL hosting with database permissions; Google Calendar sync additionally requires a Google Cloud OAuth application

facts verified 2026-08-10

what it lets you cancel
CaldayYESusage-based

A proper provider-and-service booking system, provided you will also become its PHP and MySQL caretaker.

the catchIt has no managed hosting, built-in payment stack or turnkey SMS service, and the owner must maintain PHP and MySQL.

the verdict →all Calday alternatives →
Zoho BookingsKINDAusage-based

A proper provider-and-service booking system, provided you will also become its PHP and MySQL caretaker.

the catchIt has no Zoho application ecosystem or managed operations, and the owner must maintain the PHP and MySQL server.

the verdict →all Zoho Bookings alternatives →

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