Microsoft Bookings vs CalendarHero Comparison

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Microsoft Bookings

Appointment Scheduling Software

4.2 96 user ratings

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88% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

CalendarHero

Appointment Scheduling Software

4.7 99 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Microsoft Bookings is an appointment scheduling app that helps you keep track of your bookings, your staff and your customers. Bookings allows customers of small businesses and companies to book appointments with the company. Bookings gives you a fast, easy alternative to time-consuming, frustrating phone-scheduling. An easy-to-set-up, customizable webpage lets your customers find available times and book appointments 24/7. Read more	CalendarHero helps teams do their best work by making the process of connecting people effortless and intelligent. Use pre-configured meeting types, turn on the AI settings, or customize meeting details like video conferencing, duration, and availability for faster scheduling. You can quickly schedule group meetings with ease with intelligent group algorithm and shared availability features like On-behalf, Round-Robin, and Collective. Simplify paid sessions by making it easy for your clients to book time with you and make a payment simultaneously, powered by Stripe. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $6.00.	Free Trial Available Starts at $8.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	82% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 87% Reviews 71% Momentum 64% Popularity 65%	88% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 95% Reviews 68% Momentum 64% Popularity 78%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 15 Highly Rated	Not Available

Features

Total Features	7 Features	10 Features
Common Features for All	Appointment Scheduling Helps in scheduling and managing all necessary appointments Automated Scheduling Helps to automate the scheduling processes to reduce paperwork, provide a comprehensive solution and ensure timely updates Calendar Management Helps viewing deadlines, upcoming events, handle or add new appointments, etc Class Scheduling Helps tutors or educational institutes at large to schedule academic and or vocational training classes Employee Scheduling Helps in creating, processing and automating the employee schedule Group Scheduling Helps in scheduling group meetings with multiple numbers of attendees Meeting Room Booking Helps managing meeting room schedules and offers a simple interface to book the appropriate booking room Multi-Location Scheduling Helps in managing schedules and confirm reservations/booking from multiple locations Online Scheduling Helps in automating and monitoring the scheduling tasks virtually automatically Payment Processing Helps to manage automated transactions across various online channels Reservations Helps in making as well as canceling reservations online and also assist in rescheduling them (if necessary) Resource Scheduling Helps in setting strategies to allocate resources to projects or tasks to complete it correctly and also manage its start/end dates + 4 More - Show Less	Appointment Scheduling Helps in scheduling and managing all necessary appointments Automated Scheduling Helps to automate the scheduling processes to reduce paperwork, provide a comprehensive solution and ensure timely updates Calendar Management Helps viewing deadlines, upcoming events, handle or add new appointments, etc Class Scheduling Helps tutors or educational institutes at large to schedule academic and or vocational training classes Employee Scheduling Helps in creating, processing and automating the employee schedule Group Scheduling Helps in scheduling group meetings with multiple numbers of attendees Meeting Room Booking Helps managing meeting room schedules and offers a simple interface to book the appropriate booking room Multi-Location Scheduling Helps in managing schedules and confirm reservations/booking from multiple locations Online Scheduling Helps in automating and monitoring the scheduling tasks virtually automatically Payment Processing Helps to manage automated transactions across various online channels Reservations Helps in making as well as canceling reservations online and also assist in rescheduling them (if necessary) Resource Scheduling Helps in setting strategies to allocate resources to projects or tasks to complete it correctly and also manage its start/end dates + 7 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	NA	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.2/5 96 user ratings	4.7/5 99 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 49% Very Good 33.3% Average 12.5% Poor 2.1% Terrible 3.1%	Excellent 78.8% Very Good 15.2% Average 2% Poor 2% Terrible 2%
User Sentiments	Not Available	Occasional Time Zone Issues, Learning Curve for Complex Features, Limited Customization for Embedded Pages, Occasional Syncing Issues
Review Summary	Not Available	Calendar Hero is lauded for its user-friendly interface, time-saving automation, and seamless integration with popular calendar and communication platforms. Users appreciate its ability to schedule meetings across multiple calendars, prioritize attendees, and send reminders. However, some reviewers mention a steep learning curve with its customization options, a lack of dedicated mobile app, and concerns about data privacy due to the AI-powered features. Despite these minor drawbacks, Calendar Hero is considered a powerful tool for streamlining scheduling and enhancing productivity.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $6.00.	Free Trial Available Starts at $8.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Microsoft 365 Family (For Home) $9.99 $9.99 per month Microsoft 365 Personal (Home) $6.99 $6.99 per month Office Home & Student 2021 $149.99 $149.99 One-time purchase for PC or Mac Microsoft 365 Business Basic $6.00 $6.00 per user / month Microsoft 365 Business Standard $12.50 $12.50 per user / month Microsoft 365 Business Premium $22.00 $22.00 per user / month Microsoft 365 Apps $8.25 $8.25 per user / month	Basic Free Professional $8.00 $8.00 per month Team $12.00 $12.00 per user / month
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