SimplyBook.me Alternative

The Simpler SimplyBook.me Alternative

SimplyBook.me caps bookings by plan and charges for custom features. Baluu gives class and activity businesses unlimited bookings, a branded site, courses and gift cards — in one simple platform, starting free.

No Booking Caps

Unlimited bookings on every plan, even the free one

Gift Cards Built In

Sell vouchers without paid add-ons

Your Own Branded Site

A full site, not just a booking page

Why Businesses Switch to Baluu

See the key advantages that make Baluu a simpler alternative to SimplyBook.me

Unlimited Bookings

No per-plan booking caps or credits — take as many bookings as you like on any plan, including the free one.

No booking limits

Simple and All-in-One

Skip the maze of paid custom features. Baluu bundles courses, memberships, gift cards and a website together.

Everything included

A Branded Booking Website

Build a fully branded site with your own domain — no add-ons required.

Own your brand

Start Free, Scale Simply

Begin on a free-forever plan and move to transparent pricing as you grow.

From £0/month

Feature Comparison

See how Baluu compares to SimplyBook.me across key features and capabilities

Feature
B
Baluu
SimplyBook.me
Unlimited bookings on all plans
No booking-credit limits
capped by plan
Free plan to start
Both offer a free tier
All-in-one (no paid add-ons)
Avoid feature-by-feature charges
add-ons cost extra
Branded website builder
A full site on your own domain
limited
Sell gift cards / vouchers
Gift vouchers as a revenue stream
paid add-on
Memberships & subscriptions
Recurring revenue from members
limited
Built for classes & courses
Recurring class schedules and course series
limited
Online payments
Take card payments at checkout

Pricing Comparison

Compare Baluu's transparent pricing with SimplyBook.me

Pricing is indicative, based on publicly listed plans as of May 2026. Check each provider for current pricing.

Getting started
B
Baluu
From £0/mo
5% booking fee
  • Free-forever plan
  • Unlimited bookings
  • Branded booking site
SimplyBook.me
Free / from ~£8/mo
booking caps + paid add-ons
  • Low tiers cap booking volume
  • Custom features cost extra
  • Appointment-focused
Scaling up
B
Baluu
£59/mo
2% booking fee
  • All features
  • Priority support
  • Still unlimited bookings
SimplyBook.me
~£25–50/mo
priced by booking volume
  • Higher tiers for more bookings
  • Pay per custom feature
  • Fewer class/course tools

Work Out Your Savings

SimplyBook.me's lower plans cap how many bookings you can take and charge for custom features. Baluu gives you unlimited bookings with the core tools included — starting free.

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What Our Customers Say

Hear from businesses that made the switch to Baluu

"SimplyBook.me kept hitting us with booking limits and add-on fees. Baluu gave us unlimited bookings and gift cards out of the box."

Grace Holloway
Grace Holloway
Pottery Studio Owner
Wheel & Kiln

"We didn't need a maze of custom features — just bookings, payments and a branded site. Baluu made it simple."

Liam Doyle
Liam Doyle
Cookery Workshop Host
The Supper Club

"Switching meant no more worrying about how many bookings our plan allowed."

Amara Okafor
Amara Okafor
Dance Instructor
Rhythm & Move

Easy Migration in 4 Steps

Switching from SimplyBook.me to Baluu is simple and straightforward. We'll help you every step of the way.

1

Export Your Data

Download your customer and booking data from SimplyBook.me

2

Set Up Baluu

Create your Baluu account and configure your services

3

Import & Customise

Import your data and customise your booking pages

4

Go Live

Launch your new booking system and notify customers

Need Help with Migration?

Our migration specialists will help you transfer your data and set up your new booking system at no extra cost.

Get Free Migration Help

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from SimplyBook.me to Baluu

How long does it take to switch from SimplyBook.me?

Most businesses complete the switch in under 2 hours. Our migration team can help you transfer your data and set up your new system quickly.

Will I lose my customer data?

No — you can export your customer and booking data from SimplyBook.me and import it into Baluu. We provide step-by-step guidance for the process.

Can I try Baluu before cancelling SimplyBook.me?

Start with our free plan to test all the features. You can run both systems in parallel until you're confident in the switch.

What if I need help during the transition?

Our customer success team provides free migration support — we'll help you set up your account, import data, and train your team.

Are there any cancellation fees with Baluu?

No. There are no cancellation fees or long-term contracts — upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time.

How does Baluu's pricing compare long-term?

Baluu's transparent fee structure means no surprises as you grow, with paid plans that lower your booking fee the more you scale.

More Questions

Why choose Baluu over SimplyBook.me?
SimplyBook.me caps bookings on lower plans and charges for many features as paid add-ons. Baluu offers unlimited bookings and bundles courses, memberships, gift cards and a branded website — in one simpler platform with a free plan.
Does Baluu limit how many bookings I can take?
No. Baluu offers unlimited bookings on every plan, including the free plan.
Do I have to pay extra for features like gift cards?
No. Gift cards, memberships, courses and the website builder are included rather than charged as separate custom features.
Can I move from SimplyBook.me to Baluu?
Yes. Export your customer and booking data from SimplyBook.me and import it into Baluu — our team can help.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Join the businesses that have already switched to Baluu. Start free today and experience the difference.

✓ Free migration support ✓ No setup fees ✓ Cancel anytime