WordPress Booking Plugin Comparison 2026: Bookly vs Amelia vs LatePoint vs Booknetic
Choosing a WordPress booking plugin in 2026 usually comes down to four established options: Bookly, Amelia, LatePoint, and Booknetic. This comparison focuses on public pricing, license model, WordPress fit, migration paths, and realistic total cost instead of generic feature checklists.
We make Bookly, so this is not pretending to be neutral. The goal is to make the comparison useful: where another plugin is the better fit, we say so; where Bookly is cheaper or more mature for a WordPress service business, we show the numbers.
- Bookly is the best fit for WordPress service businesses that want a free WP.org starting point, low 1-site lifetime pricing, and public multi-site packages for 5, 20, or 100 sites.
- Amelia is the strongest pick if visual polish and a modern admin experience matter more than the lowest price.
- LatePoint is easiest to understand: every paid plan includes all features, and the tiers differ mainly by site count.
- Booknetic is the only one of these four with a separate multi-tenant SaaS product for agencies building a hosted booking platform.
Pricing and feature claims were checked against public vendor pricing pages and reviewer screenshots in June-July 2026. Where a vendor shows a promotional price and a regular price, both are listed. Menu paths may change between plugin versions, so migration paths below should be treated as verified starting points.
Quick Comparison Table
| Plugin | Best for | Free plan | Starting annual | Starting lifetime | License model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookly | Best overall WordPress-native booking plugin for service businesses | Yes — WP.org, up to 5 services / 1 staff | $49/yr (Pro, 1 site) | $129 (Pro, 1 site) | Per-site; public 1, 5, 20, and 100-site packages |
| Amelia | Polished admin UI and booking forms | Yes — Amelia Lite on WP.org | $49/yr (Starter, 1 domain) | $269 (Standard promo) | Per-domain; 1, 5, or unlimited domains depending on tier |
| LatePoint | Simple all-features pricing by site count | No public WP.org free plan | $79/yr promo / $99 regular (Starter) | $199 promo / $249 regular (Starter) | Per-site; 1, 5, or 100 sites; all features on every paid plan |
| Booknetic | Agencies that need bundled add-ons or separate SaaS mode | No free WP.org version | $45/yr promo / $89 regular (Basic) | $99 promo / $199 regular (Basic) | Per-site; 1, 5, or unlimited domains depending on tier |
Full Pricing Side-by-Side
All prices are in USD. For vendors that show both a promotional and a regular price, this article lists both. For Bookly, the table below uses the current public package prices by site count.
Bookly Pricing
| Tier | Sites | Annual | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | $0 | $0 |
| Pro | 1 | $49/yr | $129 |
| Business | 1 | $149/yr | $349 |
| Business | 5 | $199/yr | $449 |
| Ultimate | 20 | $249/yr | $599 |
| Ultimate | 100 | $299/yr | $799 |
License model: one Bookly license covers one WordPress domain. Paid plans do not add per-staff or per-service charges on the licensed site. Bookly Free is limited to up to 5 services and 1 staff member. Bookly has 40+ optional add-ons; Business and Ultimate bundle many of them, so teams that need several add-ons should compare the bundle price against Pro plus individual add-ons.
Pricing page: https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing/
Amelia Pricing
| Tier | Domains | Annual | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1 | $49/yr | — |
| Standard | 1 | $89/yr promo / $99 regular | $269 promo / $339 regular |
| Pro | 5 | $199/yr promo / $285 regular | $449 promo / $649 regular |
| Elite | Unlimited | $339/yr promo / $679 regular | $899 promo / $1,799 regular |
License model: per-domain. Amelia has a free Lite version on WordPress.org, and paid features are tiered by plan. If you need a Pro-only feature on one website, you may still need Pro even though Standard also covers one domain.
Pricing page: https://wpamelia.com/pricing/
LatePoint Pricing
| Tier | Sites | Annual | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1 | $79/yr promo / $99 regular | $199 promo / $249 regular |
| Scale | 5 | $149/yr promo / $249 regular | $399 promo / $599 regular |
| Agency | 100 | $299/yr promo / $499 regular | $599 promo / $1,299 regular |
License model: per-site. LatePoint’s paid tiers include all features; the main difference is site count. That makes the pricing structure easier to understand than feature-gated plans.
Pricing page: https://latepoint.com/pricing/
Booknetic Pricing
| Tier | Domains | Annual | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1 | $45/yr promo / $89 regular | $99 promo / $199 regular |
| Standard | 1 + staging | $99/yr promo / $199 regular | $239 promo / $399 regular |
| Premium | 5 + 5 staging | $149/yr promo / $399 regular | $599 promo / $799 regular |
| Elite | Unlimited | $299/yr promo / $599 regular | $699 promo / $1,599 regular |
License model: per-domain. Booknetic is distributed through its own site rather than WordPress.org, and it also sells a separate SaaS multi-tenant product for agencies that want to host booking systems for multiple customers.
Pricing page: https://www.booknetic.com/pricing/
When Bookly Wins
- Free WordPress.org validation. Bookly Free lets a small setup test real booking flows before buying: up to 5 services and 1 staff member.
- Low 1-site lifetime price. Bookly Pro is $129 lifetime for 1 site, lower than Amelia Standard lifetime and LatePoint Starter lifetime.
- Multi-site packages without per-seat pricing. Business covers 5 sites for $199/yr or $449 lifetime; Ultimate covers 20 or 100 sites.
- Long WordPress track record. Bookly has 60,000+ active installs on WordPress.org, 3.5M+ cumulative downloads, a 4.4-star rating, and 570 reviews.
- Expandable add-on model. Teams can start with Pro, buy only the add-ons they need, or move to Business/Ultimate when bundles become more cost-effective.
When Amelia Wins
- Admin polish matters. Amelia has the most modern-looking admin UI and booking form experience of the four.
- You want an all-in-one visual package. Amelia is strong when the booking interface is part of the brand experience and you do not want heavy styling work.
- You fit its domain tiers cleanly. Pro covers 5 domains; Elite covers unlimited domains.
When LatePoint Wins
- You want simple tier logic. Every paid LatePoint plan includes all features; you pick based on site count.
- You need the lowest 5-site lifetime path. LatePoint Scale lifetime is $399 promo for 5 sites, compared with Bookly Business 5-site lifetime at $449.
- You prefer a newer codebase. LatePoint is younger than Bookly and may appeal to teams that prefer newer product architecture.
When Booknetic Wins
- You need SaaS multi-tenant mode. Booknetic has a separate SaaS product for agencies hosting booking systems for unrelated customers.
- You want more bundled add-ons at higher tiers. Booknetic’s Premium and Elite plans bundle more add-ons than its lower tiers.
- You are comfortable outside WordPress.org. Booknetic is not a WP.org-first plugin, so teams that prefer marketplace or vendor-site distribution may be fine with that model.
TCO Scenarios
Scenario 1: Solo Practitioner, 1 WordPress Site, Lifetime
| Plugin / plan | Lifetime price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bookly Pro | $129 | Lowest 1-site lifetime baseline |
| Amelia Standard | $269 promo / $339 regular | May require Pro for advanced features |
| LatePoint Starter | $199 promo / $249 regular | All paid features included |
| Booknetic Basic | $99 promo / $199 regular | Limited add-ons in Basic |
Cheapest: Booknetic Basic has the lowest promo lifetime price, but Bookly Pro is the lowest broader 1-site lifetime baseline among mature WordPress.org options.
Scenario 2: Small Agency, 5 WordPress Sites, Lifetime
| Plugin / plan | 5-site lifetime | Per-site cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bookly Business 5-site | $449 | $90/site |
| Amelia Pro | $449 promo / $649 regular | $90/site promo |
| LatePoint Scale | $399 promo / $599 regular | $80/site promo |
| Booknetic Premium | $599 promo / $799 regular | $120/site promo |
Cheapest promo path: LatePoint Scale at $399. Bookly and Amelia tie on promo 5-site lifetime at $449, while Bookly’s annual 5-site Business package is lower than Amelia Pro regular annual pricing.
Scenario 3: 20+ WordPress Sites, Lifetime
| Plugin / plan | Lifetime price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Bookly Ultimate | $599 | 20 sites |
| Amelia Elite | $899 promo / $1,799 regular | Unlimited domains |
| LatePoint Agency | $599 promo / $1,299 regular | 100 sites |
| Booknetic Elite | $699 promo / $1,599 regular | Unlimited domains |
Cheapest at 20-site scope: Bookly Ultimate and LatePoint Agency both start at $599 lifetime. LatePoint covers more sites at that price; Bookly is the stronger choice if you value the older WP.org track record and Bookly’s add-on ecosystem.
Migration Paths
Menu paths may vary between plugin versions. Use the table below as a verified starting point, then check the official documentation for your installed plugin version before exporting production data.
| From | Export path | Import to Bookly |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia | Amelia → Bookings → Export | Bookly → Diagnostics → Import appointments |
| Booknetic | Booknetic → Appointments → Export to CSV | Bookly → Diagnostics → Import appointments |
| LatePoint | LatePoint → Appointments → Download CSV | Bookly → Diagnostics → Import appointments |
FAQ
Which WordPress booking plugin is cheapest for one site?
For a 1-site lifetime license, Bookly Pro is $129. LatePoint Starter is $199 promo / $249 regular, Amelia Standard is $269 promo / $339 regular, and Booknetic Basic is $99 promo / $199 regular but includes fewer bundled add-ons than higher Booknetic tiers.
Which plugins have a free WordPress.org version?
Bookly and Amelia have free WordPress.org versions. Bookly Free supports up to 5 services and 1 staff member. Amelia has Amelia Lite. LatePoint and Booknetic do not have the same public WP.org free starting point in this comparison.
Which plugin is best for 5 client sites?
LatePoint Scale is the lowest 5-site lifetime promo price at $399. Bookly Business and Amelia Pro both start at $449 lifetime promo for 5 sites, while Bookly Business is $199/year for 5 sites.
Which plugin has the most polished admin interface?
Amelia has the most polished admin UI and booking form experience out of the box. Bookly is deeper and more established; LatePoint is simpler; Booknetic has more configuration surface.
Which plugin supports multi-tenant SaaS mode?
Booknetic is the only plugin in this comparison with a separate SaaS multi-tenant product for agencies that want to host booking systems for multiple unrelated customers.
Can I migrate appointments to Bookly?
Yes. Export appointments to CSV from the source plugin, then import them in Bookly through Bookly → Diagnostics → Import appointments. The verified starting paths are Amelia → Bookings → Export, Booknetic → Appointments → Export to CSV, and LatePoint → Appointments → Download CSV.
Does Bookly charge per staff member?
No. Paid Bookly plans do not add per-staff charges on the licensed WordPress domain. Bookly Free is limited to 1 staff member and up to 5 services.
Which plugin should I choose?
Choose Bookly for a mature WordPress-native plugin with a free starting point, low lifetime pricing, and multi-site packages. Choose Amelia for visual polish. Choose LatePoint for simple all-features tiers. Choose Booknetic if you need its separate SaaS multi-tenant product.
Final Verdict
- Best overall WordPress-native pick: Bookly.
- Best polished admin UI: Amelia.
- Simplest paid pricing structure: LatePoint.
- Only dedicated SaaS multi-tenant option: Booknetic.
- Best free validation path: Bookly, because you can test a real WordPress booking workflow before buying.
Try Bookly on your WordPress site
Start with the free WordPress.org plugin, then upgrade only when you need paid features, more staff, more services, or multi-site packages.
