BookAndGo vs Timely

See why Australian service businesses are switching from Timely to BookAndGo

More features, lower price, and AI that Timely doesn't have.

Feature Comparison

A side-by-side look at what you get with each platform.

Feature
BookAndGo
Timely
Starting Price
Free
$29/staff/mo
AI Booking Assistant
SMS Text-to-Book
Online Booking Page
Client Management
Automated Reminders
SMS + Email
SMS + Email
Gift Vouchers
Waitlist Management
Review Collection
Email Campaigns
Invoicing with GST
Analytics Dashboard
Stripe Payments
Timely Pay
Client Intake Forms
White-Label Branding
Limited
Australian Hosted
Sydney
NZ-hosted
14-Day Free Trial

Why businesses switch from Timely

Timely is a solid NZ-based booking platform, but it charges per staff member and lacks AI features. BookAndGo offers AI booking assistants, SMS text-to-book, and Australian hosting at a lower price point.

AI-Powered Booking

BookAndGo includes an AI assistant on every booking page and an SMS bot for text-based booking. Timely relies on traditional calendar-based booking with no AI capabilities.

Lower Price, More Features

Timely charges $29-$69 per staff member per month. A 5-person team costs $145-$345/month. BookAndGo's Professional plan covers 5 providers for $59/month total.

SMS Text-to-Book

Your dedicated Australian phone number lets clients book by texting. The AI handles the entire conversation naturally. Timely has no SMS booking capability.

Australian Hosted

BookAndGo runs entirely in the Sydney data centre. Your client data stays in Australia. Timely is hosted in New Zealand, which may matter for data sovereignty requirements.

Pricing Comparison

RECOMMENDED

BookAndGo

Simple, transparent pricing

Free - $129/mo

14-day free trial, no credit card

  • Free tier available
  • No hidden fees
  • No commission on bookings
  • AI assistant included
  • All features unlocked in trial

Timely

Per-staff pricing, costs scale with team size

$29-$69/staff/mo

 

What you get with BookAndGo

Everything you need to run your service business, in one platform.

AI Booking Assistant on every page
SMS Text-to-Book with dedicated AU number
Smart scheduling (fixed slots or auto-generated)
Automated SMS + email reminders
Client management with portal access
Gift vouchers and promo codes
Automated review collection
Email marketing campaigns
GST-ready invoicing (AU + NZ)
Stripe payments (deposits, full, tips)
Analytics and business intelligence
White-label branding and custom domain
Health intake forms
Waitlist with auto-fill on cancellation
SEO-optimised public booking pages
Australian-hosted (Sydney region)

Ready to switch?

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