BookAndGo vs Timely

See how New Zealand service businesses compare Timely with 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
Adjusts to team size
AI Booking Assistant
Online Booking Page
Client Management
Automated Reminders
Email
SMS + Email
Waitlist Management
Review Collection
Email Campaigns
Recurring Appointments
Group Classes (multi-person)
All plans
Embeddable Booking Widget
Custom Domain Email
Limited
Tax Invoicing
Analytics Dashboard
Client Intake Forms
Consultation forms, Elevate and above
White-Label Branding
Limited
14-Day Free Trial

Timely's facts are from its own website: gettimely.com/pricing (read 29 October 2026).

Why businesses switch from Timely

Timely is a solid booking platform, but its price adjusts to team size and it lacks AI features. BookAndGo offers AI booking assistants at a lower price point.

AI-Powered Booking

BookAndGo includes an AI assistant on every booking page. Timely relies on traditional calendar-based booking with no AI capabilities.

Lower Price, More Features

Timely's price adjusts to team size, so a five-person team pays more than a one-person team. BookAndGo's Professional plan covers 5 providers for NZ$59/month total. Check Timely's current rate on their site - the point here is the shape of the bill, not today's number.

Pricing Comparison

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BookAndGo

Simple, transparent pricing

Free - NZ$129/mo flat

Priced in NZ$ · 14-day free trial, no credit card

  • Personal plan at no monthly fee
  • No hidden fees
  • No commission on bookings
  • No per-staff charges
  • All features unlocked in trial

Timely

Costs scale with team size

Adjusts to team size

 

What you get with BookAndGo

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

AI booking assistant on every page
Smart scheduling (fixed slots or auto-generated)
Automated SMS + email reminders
Client management with portal access
Automated review collection
Email marketing campaigns
Tax invoices with your GST number
Analytics and business intelligence
White-label branding on your booking page
Health intake forms
Waitlist: clients self-join and are offered freed-up times
New Zealand public holidays, closed in a click
Search-friendly public booking pages
Customer content is stored in Australia (Sydney), with sign-in by Google (United States) and payments by Stripe (United States).

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