Product focus
Broad platform vs studio-first
SimplyBook.me serves many service categories. Bookjor focuses on studio schedules, rooms, packages, staff, and payments.
Bookjor vs SimplyBook.me
Bookjor vs SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me is a broad booking system for many service industries. Bookjor is narrower by design: it is built around the operating rhythm of fitness, yoga, Pilates, and class-based studios.
No credit card required
Generic booking toolkit or studio operating system?
Setup
Fewer knobs for studio teams
Bookjor avoids making studio owners assemble a large menu of custom features before their first schedule can work.
Operations
Built around the daily studio calendar
Bookjor keeps classes, private sessions, and room rentals in the same operating view.
Pricing model
Bookjor keeps the plan decision simple
SimplyBook.me has low entry pricing and a broad feature menu with limits, add-ons, and custom features. Bookjor keeps pricing focused on what a studio needs to run bookings every day.
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Bookjor offers a free plan, then Pro at $20/month and Deluxe at $50/month.
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SimplyBook.me publishes several tiers with included booking limits, provider limits, and custom-feature allowances.
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SimplyBook.me is flexible if you need a general service-business booking toolkit.
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Bookjor is more direct if your main problem is running a studio calendar with packages, staff, rooms, and payments.
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Feature comparison
Both products can take bookings online. The difference is whether you want a configurable booking system or a studio-specific workflow.
Pricing setup
Free plan
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Lets a new studio test real bookings before adding fixed software cost.
Transparent pricing online
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Helps owners budget before committing to software.
No credit card to start
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Reduces friction while owners are still comparing workflows.
Simple studio-focused plan ladder
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Not included
Large custom-feature marketplace
- Bookjor
- Not included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Booking workflows
Class scheduling
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Recurring classes are the operating rhythm most studios plan around.
Private appointment booking
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Private appointments need different availability and pricing rules than group classes.
Room and venue rentals
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Possible with resources
Why it matters for studios
Rental inventory can be a real revenue stream and should not live in a separate spreadsheet.
Unified class/private/rental calendar
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Not included
Why it matters for studios
A unified calendar reduces double-booking risk and makes the day easier to scan.
Multi-channel booking widgets
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Studio operations
Staff schedules
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Staff availability determines what can actually be booked.
Packages and memberships
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Packages and memberships connect revenue to repeat attendance.
Stripe payments
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Stripe support keeps checkout and payouts in a familiar payment flow.
Studio-specific analytics
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- General reports
Medical/legal/enterprise options
- Bookjor
- Not included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Mobile admin helps owners handle changes away from the front desk.
Promotions
- Bookjor
- Included
- SimplyBook.me
- Included
Why it matters for studios
Promotions can fill quiet sessions without permanently lowering standard prices.
SimplyBook.me feature and pricing data based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Actual pricing and features may vary.
Why switch
Why studios choose Bookjor over SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me is powerful because it is broad. Bookjor is useful because it is focused.
Less generic configuration
Studio teams do not need to map classes, privates, rooms, credits, and staff into a generic booking model before they can operate.
Studio inventory is explicit
Rooms, classes, providers, and packages are first-class concepts rather than combinations of services, resources, and add-ons.
The calendar matches the business
A studio owner needs to see what is happening today across every booking type. Bookjor centers the product around that view.
Which platform fits best?
Bookjor may fit
- Studios that want a purpose-built class, private, rental, and package workflow
- Teams that want fewer generic settings before launch
- Fitness, yoga, Pilates, tutoring, and class-based businesses
SimplyBook.me may fit
- Broad service businesses that need many configurable booking features
- Teams with complex custom booking pages, add-ons, or industry-specific compliance needs
- Businesses that want one generic scheduling toolkit across different service categories
FAQ
Common questions about Bookjor vs SimplyBook.me
Is Bookjor a SimplyBook.me alternative?
Yes, if your business is a studio or class-based operation. Bookjor is not trying to be a universal scheduling toolkit; it focuses on the studio workflows that matter most.
When is SimplyBook.me the better fit?
SimplyBook.me can be a better fit for broad service businesses that need many configurable booking features, industry-specific options, or a general-purpose booking website builder.
Does Bookjor support the studio workflows SimplyBook.me users often configure manually?
Yes. Bookjor directly supports class scheduling, private sessions, staff schedules, room rentals, packages, client booking, and Stripe payments without requiring a large custom-feature setup.
Could I migrate from SimplyBook.me to Bookjor?
Yes. We can help with initial setup and migration to ensure a seamless transition.
Choose the booking system that matches your studio
Start Bookjor free and run classes, privates, rentals, packages, and payments from a focused studio workflow.