FIND YOUR NEXT FIT

Sesami alternatives.
A shortlist with a reason.

You are balancing retail customization against implementation and subscription costs. These four Shopify booking apps offer different tradeoffs—not a one-size-fits-all ranking.

SesamiCowlendarBookXApntlyEasy Appointment Booking
Checked Sep 22, 2026Four options, distinct use casesPublished by Cowlendar

First: do you need to switch?

Sesami may be the right choice when your agency needs its SDK or your retail operation values its resource model. A lower subscription does not automatically replace a custom implementation.

The quick shortlist.

AppBest reason to investigateFree planPaid starting point
CowlendarA configurable booking appFree plan with all features$13.99 / month
BookXLocation-based operationsOne service and one team member; unlimited bookings$9.99 / month
ApntlyA smaller appointment budgetOne service, one team member; unlimited bookings$5 / month
Easy Appointment BookingClasses and eventsOne event/service; unlimited bookings and team members$15 / month

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

01 · A CONFIGURABLE BOOKING APP

Cowlendar

Evaluate the standard booking flow and varied service types before commissioning a custom experience.

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 · LOCATION-BASED OPERATIONS

BookX

Compare staff/location tiers and required integrations for a growing service business.

Why it belongs on the shortlist

Explicit tiers for locations and staff, with rental and seasonal-pricing options. Businesses comparing location counts, team capacity and seasonal pricing.

What to check before choosing

The listing separates basic Google Calendar integration from two-way sync on Business. Do not assume the cheaper plan includes the same synchronization behavior.

Free offer
One service and one team member; unlimited bookings
Pricing model
Feature, location and team tiers
Official listing ↗Compare with Cowlendar →
BookX official product screenshot
Product image from BookX’s Shopify listing.
03 · A SMALLER APPOINTMENT BUDGET

Apntly

A useful shortlist when simple service scheduling matters more than custom development tooling.

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.
04 · CLASSES AND EVENTS

Easy Appointment Booking

Test event packs, waitlists and operational staff access on the plan that includes them.

Why it belongs on the shortlist

Events, experiences and repeat visits, with reporting and booking-pack options. Workshops, tastings and teams prioritizing event operations and packages.

What to check before choosing

The listing mentions team logins at $8 per staff member and Klaviyo/Flow on an Ultimate $99 plan. The headline $39 tier is not the full cost of every advertised capability.

Free offer
One event/service; unlimited bookings and team members
Pricing model
Feature tiers; some staff add-ons
Official listing ↗Compare with Cowlendar →
Easy Appointment Booking official product screenshot
Product image from Easy Appointment Booking’s Shopify listing.

Match the feature to the plan.

FeatureCowlendarBookXApntlyEasy Appointment Booking
Free plan for a live store✓All features; usage allowance applies✓One service✓One service✓One event or service
All features on the free plan✓All features, with usage limits×Bundles, deposits and integrations on paid plans×Calendar sync and deposits on Pro×Packs, deposits and integrations on paid plans
Recurring service subscriptions✓Recurring service subscriptions—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources
Public booking API✓Beta: read services/bookings; create bookings—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources
Booking webhooks✓Beta: 8 events, signatures and retries✓Business · $39.99/month—Not confirmed in checked sources—Not confirmed in checked sources
Google Calendar✓Included✓Starter; two-way on Business✓Pro✓Pro
Outlook Calendar✓Included—Not confirmed in checked sources✓Calendar integrations✓Pro Plus listing
Group bookings✓Included✓Class capacity documented✓Pro✓Group sessions documented
Multi-day bookings✓Included✓Starter—Confirm the date-range workflow—Confirm rental date-range needs
Booking deposits✓Included✓Growth; partial payments on Starter✓Pro✓Pro Plus
Booking bundles / packs✓Included✓Starter—Not confirmed in checked sources✓Pro Plus
Shopify POS✓Cowlendar product documentation✓Growth✓Free plan listing✓Listed integration
Klaviyo✓Cowlendar product documentation✓Business—Not confirmed in checked sources✓Ultimate $99 plan mentioned

✓ 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.
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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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