Easy!Appointments vs NiftyBukzee – Calendar Booking Plugin for Appointments and Events

Stop sending customers to a separate booking site. Bring the booking form directly into WordPress — and watch your conversions soar. Easy!Appointments for WordPress connects your self-hosted Easy!Appointments installation to your site in seconds. Your customers book appointments without ever leaving your page, on your domain, in your brand — all without a SaaS subscription, per-booking fees, or giving up control of your data. Whether you run a salon, clinic, consultancy, agency, or any service-based business, setup takes minutes and the results are immediate. 🧱 Built for Gutenberg — First-Class Block Support Love the WordPress block editor? So do we. The Easy!Appointments Gutenberg block lets you drop the booking form into any page or post in seconds — just like any other block. Search for “Easy!Appointments” in the block inserter, add it, and you’re done. Configure iframe dimensions and pre-select a provider or service right from the block settings panel. No shortcodes, no code, no fuss. 🎨 Built for Elementor — Drag, Drop, Done Already building with Elementor? The Easy!Appointments Elementor widget integrates seamlessly into your Elementor workflow. Find it in the widget panel, drag it onto your canvas, and configure everything visually. Full property controls included — width, height, styling, provider and service pre-selection, all without touching a line of code. Also Works Everywhere Else Not using Gutenberg or Elementor? No problem — the classic [easyappointments] shortcode works in any page builder, theme, or editor that supports shortcodes. Why Easy!Appointments beats the rest Most booking plugins hold your data hostage. This one doesn’t. You own your data — it stays on your server, always No vendor lock-in — self-host Easy!Appointments for free Zero per-booking or per-user fees — grow without growing your costs Works with any theme — zero conflicts, zero bloat Clean booking UX — your customers will actually complete bookings Key Features 🧱 Native Gutenberg block — insert the booking form like any other block 🎨 Elementor widget — fully visual drag-and-drop integration 📋 Shortcode support — [easyappointments] works everywhere ⚡ Connect to any Easy!Appointments installation in seconds 📱 Fully responsive — looks great on every device 👥 Multi-service and multi-provider support 🎯 Pre-select a provider or service via attributes 🪶 Fast and lightweight — no performance impact Perfect for Salons, barbershops & spas Consultants & freelancers Clinics & healthcare providers Agencies & service businesses Coaches, tutors & trainers How it works Install and activate the plugin Navigate to Easy!Appts in your WordPress admin menu Paste your Easy!Appointments installation URL and connect Add the booking form using the Gutenberg block, the Elementor widget, or the [easyappointments] shortcode Start accepting bookings instantly Connecting Easy!Appointments with WordPress Install and activate the plugin and navigate to the Easy!Appts menu in the WordPress admin section. Connect to an existing Easy!Appointments installation by providing your URL. Once connected you can embed the booking form in any page using your preferred method. Gutenberg Block Open any page in the block editor, click the + button to add a block, and search for Easy!Appointments. Add the block and configure it from the settings panel on the right — set width, height, optional inline styles, and optionally pre-select a provider or service by ID. Elementor Widget Open a page in Elementor, search for Easy!Appointments in the widget panel, and drag it onto your canvas. All settings are available as Elementor controls — no custom code needed. Shortcode Use the [easyappointments] shortcode anywhere in your content: [easyappointments width="100%" height="500px" style="border: 5px solid #1A865F; box-shadow: #454545 1px 1px 5px;"] The width, height and style attributes are optional and let you fine-tune the iframe appearance. Pre-select a provider and/or service (IDs are found in your Easy!Appointments backend): [easyappointments provider="2" service="1"] Minimum Requirements: WordPress v5.0 & PHP v5.6 Find out more at https://easyappointments.org/wordpress

Demo | Docs | Support | Website NiftyBukzee is a smart, user-friendly appointment booking plugin built for service-based businesses. It enables quick 3-step bookings with service providers, supports offline payments, and integrates Google Meet or Zoom for virtual appointments. Designed to help you gain more customers and streamline your operations, NiftyBukzee is perfect for clinics, trainers, stylists, consultants, and other professionals. With a built-in dashboard, customizable services, and provider time scheduling, NiftyBukzee helps manage appointments efficiently. Accept payments via Stripe* or PayPal(Coming soon), generate unique appointment IDs, send email confirmations, and more all from your WordPress site. Whether you’re a doctor, lawyer, stylist, or coach. NiftyBukzee makes booking fast, simple, and seamless. Key Features with Details Quick 3-Step Booking Process Let your customers book appointments in just three easy steps: choose time, provide details, and confirm. Customizable Services Add, edit, or remove services and choose from pre-set templates for doctors, trainers, stylists, and lawyers. Service Provider Management Manage service providers with individual availability, working hours, and service assignments. Unique Appointment ID Generation Automatically assign a unique ID with a customizable prefix for each new booking. Admin Dashboard & Calendar View Get real-time insights into today’s bookings, cancellations, registered users, and more. Email Notifications Send automated appointment confirmation emails with all the booking details. Mobile-Responsive Design Optimized for mobile and desktop to ensure a smooth experience for all users. Quick Setup Wizard Get started quickly with an easy-to-follow wizard to guide you through setup. Customizable Frontend with Shortcodes Use shortcodes to embed the booking form anywhere on your WordPress site pages. Google Meet & Zoom Integration Embed meeting links in services, which are then shared on confirmation pages and emails. Multiple Payment Options Currently supports offline payments; Stripe and PayPal integration coming soon. Best Suited For * Clinics. * Fitness trainers. * Stylists & salons. * Lawyers & consultants. * Coaches and educators. Usage To display the appointment booking wizard on the frontend, simply use the following shortcode on any page: [niftybkz_appointment_booking_shortcode]