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Comparison
Timely vs Calendly
Salon and spa booking software with client records, payments and text reminders. Online booking links that let customers pick a time that suits your calendar.
| Timely | Calendly | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Build: $26, Elevate: $39, Innovate: $47 per staff member a month, billed in USD when we checked. | Free plan (always free). Standard: $10 per seat a month. Teams: $16 per seat a month. Enterprise from $15k a year. |
| Free plan | No. 14-day free trial, no card needed. | Yes. An always-free plan for basic scheduling. |
| Best for | Salons that want no new-client fees and included text reminders. | Consultants, trainers and anyone booking calls or appointments. |
| Watch out for | Per-staff pricing. Our check showed US-dollar prices; the provider may show pounds to UK visitors. | AI notetaker add-ons are extra on paid plans. |
| UK notes | Payments available in the UK. Our check showed US-dollar prices; the provider may show pounds to UK visitors. | Prices are in US dollars. |
| Made by | Timely | Calendly |
| Checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, Calendly is the easier first pick because it has a free plan and its entry plan costs less. Pick Timely instead if this sounds like you: salons that want no new-client fees and included text reminders.
UK price difference
Cheapest paid plans: Timely $26 (Build, per staff member a month); Calendly $10 (Standard, per seat a month). Calendly is $16 a month cheaper at entry level, though billing terms differ. Check on the provider page whether VAT is included before you buy.
Who should pick which?
- Choose Timely for: salons that want no new-client fees and included text reminders.
- Choose Calendly for: consultants, trainers and anyone booking calls or appointments.
Only Calendly has a free plan, so you can try it first at no cost. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
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Full details
Timely tool page · Calendly tool page · How we check prices
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