FIND YOUR NEXT FIT

Hoppy alternatives.
A shortlist with a reason.

You need documented limits and a clearer path for advanced workflows. These four Shopify booking apps offer different tradeoffs—not a one-size-fits-all ranking.

HoppyCowlendarApntlyAppointoBookThatApp
Checked Sep 22, 2026Four options, distinct use casesPublished by Cowlendar

First: do you need to switch?

Hoppy is worth testing if its free offer and documented appointment formats cover your needs. Ask the vendor about any unclear quota before switching on an assumption.

The quick shortlist.

AppBest reason to investigateFree planPaid starting point
CowlendarA published revenue-tier modelFree plan with all features$13.99 / month
ApntlyOne-service free appointmentsOne service, one team member; unlimited bookings$5 / month
AppointoUnlimited free servicesUnlimited services and bookings; multi-day booking$14 / month
BookThatAppMore involved rental operations10 bookings; no product limit$25 / month

Monthly USD. Starting prices are not feature-equivalent. Verify the plan and any add-on charges below.

01 · A PUBLISHED REVENUE-TIER MODEL

Cowlendar

Compare the full feature set and paid revenue tiers for your mix of appointments and rentals.

Why it belongs on the shortlist

One Shopify booking workflow for appointments, group sessions and multi-day rentals. Appointments, classes, bundles and rentals in one app, with all features available from the free plan.

What to check before choosing

All features are available from the free plan. Paid pricing follows booking revenue; usage allowances and optional messaging charges still apply. See the pricing page for full details.

Free offer
Free plan with all features
Pricing model
Booking revenue tiers
Official listing ↗Cowlendar pricing →
Cowlendar official product screenshot
Product image from Cowlendar’s Shopify listing.
02 · ONE-SERVICE FREE APPOINTMENTS

Apntly

A relevant alternative for a simple service with one staff member and unlimited bookings.

Why it belongs on the shortlist

A low entry price for service appointments and team scheduling. A solo service or a team prioritizing a low fixed subscription cost.

What to check before choosing

Group appointments, custom questions, calendar integrations and deposits are listed on Pro. Check the exact workflow before choosing Starter.

Free offer
One service, one team member; unlimited bookings
Pricing model
Feature tiers
Official listing ↗Compare with Cowlendar →
Apntly official product screenshot
Product image from Apntly’s Shopify listing.
03 · UNLIMITED FREE SERVICES

Appointo

Compare its documented free allowance, then the plan for reminders and calendar connections.

Why it belongs on the shortlist

A broad free plan with feature-based upgrades and customer-facing portals. Stores that need ongoing free bookings or want customer self-service and advanced scheduling options.

What to check before choosing

The listing discloses text/WhatsApp usage charges and a 2% charge for subscriptions/bundles on paid tiers. Include those costs in a like-for-like comparison.

Free offer
Unlimited services and bookings; multi-day booking
Pricing model
Feature tiers and some usage charges
Official listing ↗Compare with Cowlendar →
Appointo official product screenshot
Product image from Appointo’s Shopify listing.
04 · MORE INVOLVED RENTAL OPERATIONS

BookThatApp

Investigate resource, booking-type and bond requirements rather than relying on date selection alone.

Why it belongs on the shortlist

Resource scheduling across rentals, tours, classes and service businesses. Operators with detailed resource rules, bond handling or API requirements.

What to check before choosing

Compare booking volume and staff requirements carefully. Lite is listed for one booking type and 50 monthly bookings; API access appears on Business.

Free offer
10 bookings; no product limit
Pricing model
Booking volume, staff and feature tiers
Official listing ↗Compare with Cowlendar →
BookThatApp official product screenshot
Product image from BookThatApp’s Shopify listing.

Match the feature to the plan.

FeatureCowlendarApntlyAppointoBookThatApp
Free plan for a live store✓All features; usage allowance applies✓One service✓Unlimited bookings✓10 bookings listed
All features on the free plan✓All features, with usage limits×Calendar sync and deposits on Pro×Advanced features on paid plans×Feature and volume upgrades
Recurring service subscriptions✓Recurring service subscriptions—Not confirmed in checked sources✓Listed 2% subscription/bundle charge✓Recurring subscriptions listed
Public booking API✓Beta: read services/bookings; create bookings—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources✓Business · $110/month
Booking webhooks✓Beta: 8 events, signatures and retries—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources
Google Calendar✓Included✓Pro✓Pro✓Lite listing
Outlook Calendar✓Included✓Calendar integrations✓Pro✓Listed integration
Group bookings✓Included✓Pro✓Premium✓Explicit group booking support
Multi-day bookings✓Included—Confirm the date-range workflow✓Free; advanced widget on Advanced✓Rental booking documented
Booking deposits✓Included✓Pro✓Listed; confirm required plan✓Premium: deposits/bonds
Booking bundles / packs✓Included—Not confirmed in checked sources✓2% subscription/bundle charge listed—Recurring subscriptions listed; confirm packs
Shopify POS✓Cowlendar product documentation✓Free plan listing✓Free plan listing✓Lite
Klaviyo✓Cowlendar product documentation—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources

✓ Documented · × Confirmed limitation · — Not confirmed in checked sources; ask the vendor.

A SWITCH WITHOUT SURPRISES

Take your real workflow into the trial.

  1. Write the reason for leaving. Identify the failed requirement, its business impact and the acceptance test for the replacement.
  2. Price an actual month. Include staff, resources, booking revenue, messages and any package-related charges.
  3. Test the awkward case. Recreate a calendar conflict, an overlapping rental or the final group seat, then cancel and inspect the payment outcome.
  4. Reconcile before switching. Confirm future reservations, customer notices and outstanding balances with the destination vendor. Keep the old records until the transition is checked.
Compare Cowlendar and Hoppy directly →Explore all alternatives guides →

Sources & methodology

Checked September 22, 2026. We compare public plan descriptions and documented features, not inferred capabilities. A dash means we could not confirm the feature in the sources checked. Availability may depend on the plan, setup or paid add-ons.

Published by Cowlendar. We are one of the vendors being compared; our recommendations are editorial judgments, not independent test results. Monthly USD pricing is shown, excluding taxes, Shopify charges, optional messaging and other stated add-ons.

Product screenshots and logos belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to identify the products being discussed. No endorsement is implied.

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