SimplyBook.me and RDV360 both handle online appointment booking, and both offer a free plan. The differences lie in what that free plan includes, in the POS and in visibility. Here is the comparison, as of October 2026.
Transparency: RDV360 is us; our figures are our public prices. The information about SimplyBook.me is public information checked on October 13, 2026 on its pricing page; prices may change.
The verdict in 30 seconds
Both solutions have a €0 plan. SimplyBook.me’s is capped at 50 bookings per month and 1 provider; RDV360’s has no such cap and adds Reserve with Google and your page on the rdv360.com directory. For taking payments, RDV360 is NF525 certified (NF525 is the French certification for POS software, mandatory in France); SimplyBook.me offers a generic POS, without this certification.
Bottom line: both have a free plan, but SimplyBook.me’s is capped at 50 bookings per month and 1 provider, while RDV360’s includes Reserve with Google and a page on the rdv360.com directory. For payments, RDV360 is NF525 certified; SimplyBook.me offers a generic POS without this certification.
| Criterion | RDV360 | SimplyBook.me |
|---|---|---|
| €0 plan | Yes (calendar, 24/7 booking, directory, Reserve with Google) | Yes, but 50 bookings/month and 1 provider |
| Entry-level paid plan price | €29.90 excl. VAT/month (Pro) | €13.90/month (Basic, 100 bookings, 5 providers) |
| NF525 certified POS | Yes (AFNOR no. 525/0746-1) | No (generic POS, not NF525 certified) |
| Reserve with Google | Yes, from the free plan | Not advertised |
| Page on a consumer directory | Yes (rdv360.com, 0 commission) | No |
| Currency / language | Euro, French | Euro, multilingual interface |
| Commission on appointments | 0% | 0% |
Is SimplyBook.me free?
Yes. SimplyBook.me offers a €0 plan, with no credit card. It is capped at 50 bookings per month and 1 provider, with a single custom feature (checked on October 13, 2026). That is enough to try it out, and tight as soon as a business is running at full capacity.
RDV360’s free plan has no such booking cap. It includes the calendar, 24/7 online booking, client records, your page on the rdv360.com directory and Reserve with Google, with no credit card.
How much does SimplyBook.me cost?
Its paid plans, checked on October 13, 2026, are billed in euros:
- Basic: €13.90/month (€11.90 billed annually), 100 bookings, 5 providers, basic POS.
- Standard: €29.90/month (€24.90 billed annually), 500 bookings, 15 providers.
- Premium: €59.90/month (€49.90 billed annually), 2,000 bookings, 30 providers.
Note: extra costs apply depending on usage (additional booking packs, SMS credits, payment fees). At RDV360, paid plans start at €29.90 excl. VAT/month (Pro), with annual billing giving two months free.
POS and compliance: NF525 or a generic POS?
This is the most concrete difference for a French professional who takes payments. SimplyBook.me offers a generic POS, but does not advertise the NF525 certification, required in France for POS software. RDV360 is NF525 certified by AFNOR Certification (number 525/0746-1) and is getting ready for e-invoicing and e-reporting.
Who each solution is designed for
SimplyBook.me suits anyone looking for an international, multilingual booking tool, with a low-priced entry-level paid plan and booking caps that go up in tiers.
RDV360 is built for French professionals who want, from the free plan, to be bookable, visible on Google and on a consumer directory, and then to take payments with an NF525 certified POS, with no commission on their appointments.
How these prices were checked
SimplyBook.me’s prices were checked on October 13, 2026 on its public pricing page (simplybook.me, Pricing section). RDV360 prices are our public prices, available on our Pricing page. Amounts may change: check the date before deciding.
To compare plans and prices in detail, see RDV360 plans and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is SimplyBook.me free?
Yes, SimplyBook.me has a free plan, but it is capped at 50 bookings per month and 1 provider (price checked on October 13, 2026 on its public pricing page). RDV360's free plan has no such cap and includes Reserve with Google and a page on the rdv360.com directory.
How much does SimplyBook.me cost?
Its paid plans start at €13.90 per month (Basic), then €29.90 (Standard) and €59.90 (Premium), with increasing booking caps (checked on October 13, 2026). RDV360 starts at €29.90 excl. VAT per month, with an NF525 certified POS depending on the plan.
Does SimplyBook.me offer an NF525 certified POS?
SimplyBook.me offers a generic POS, but does not advertise the French NF525 certification. RDV360 is NF525 certified by AFNOR Certification (number 525/0746-1).