Square Appointments
Bookings
Free single location booking calendar that ties in with Square payments.
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Booking and scheduling tools for cafés and restaurants
For cafés and restaurants, bookings and scheduling usually means taking table, event and private hire bookings. We matched 8 tools to this job, and 5 of them list a free plan. They are in our order of fit, and that order is never paid for.
The tools, in our order of fit
Setmore
Bookings
Free booking page for teams of up to 4 users.
Calendly
Scheduling
Send a link and let customers pick a time. Free plan available.
Homebase
Staff scheduling
Staff rotas, time clock and team chat. Free for one location up to 10 staff.
Deputy
Staff scheduling
Rotas and timesheets from $5 per user a month.
7shifts
Staff scheduling
Staff scheduling built for restaurants.
Square for Restaurants
Restaurant POS
Free restaurant POS for orders and payments. Paid extras like kitchen display.
Toast POS
Restaurant POS
Restaurant POS with online ordering and staff tools.
How to choose
- Choose a tool that shows live availability, so clients cannot double book you.
- Automatic reminders by email or text help cut missed appointments.
- Check whether you can take deposits or card details when clients book.
- Make sure clients can book from your website, Google profile and social pages.
Prices at a glance
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Appointments | Plus £29/month per location | Yes | Not listed |
| Setmore | Pro $5/user/month (billed annually) | Yes | Not listed |
| Calendly | Standard $10/seat/month (billed annually) | Yes | Not listed |
| Homebase | Essentials $30/location/month | Yes | Yes |
| Deputy | $5/user/month | No | Not listed |
| 7shifts | See the official page | No | Not listed |
| Square for Restaurants | Free plan. Paid extras such as KDS at $30/month per device | Yes | Yes |
| Toast POS | See the official page | No | Not listed |
Starting prices as shown on each official pricing page. Local prices can differ.
Questions people ask
What is the best bookings tool for cafés and restaurants?
It depends on how you work. Our first pick is Square Appointments. Free single location booking calendar that ties in with Square payments. Setmore and Calendly are close alternatives.
Is there a free bookings tool for cafés and restaurants?
Yes. Square Appointments, Setmore, Calendly, Homebase and Square for Restaurants list a free plan on the official pricing page. Paid plans add more features and higher limits.
How much do bookings and scheduling tools cost for cafés and restaurants?
Square Appointments lists Plus £29/month per location. Setmore lists Pro $5/user/month (billed annually). Calendly lists Standard $10/seat/month (billed annually). Prices can change, so check the official page before you buy.
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