Where Microsoft Bookings shines
Credit where it's due — here's what it does well.
- Included with many M365 plans
- Outlook-native
- Staff and service management
Where Calper is a better fit
- Microsoft Bookings is priced for a global, subscription-first audience — included with eligible m365 subscriptions — while Calper is free to start with a one-time lifetime upgrade.
- Getting paid in India is smoother with Calper: connect your own Razorpay account and take UPI, cards and netbanking in INR, rather than routing around no built-in online payment.
- Calper builds in AI reminders and follow-ups so you're not stuck managing no-shows by hand.
Calper vs Microsoft Bookings at a glance
| Feature | Microsoft Bookings | Calper |
|---|---|---|
| Take payments in India (Razorpay + UPI) | No built-in online payment | Built in — connect your own Razorpay account, get paid in INR via UPI, cards & netbanking |
| Pay-to-book / deposits | Not available | Yes — full fee or deposit collected before the slot is confirmed |
| Pricing model | Included with eligible M365 subscriptions | Free to start, then a one-time lifetime upgrade (no monthly per-seat fees) |
| AI reminders & follow-ups | Email/SMS reminders | Built-in AI handles confirmations, reminders and post-session follow-ups |
| Best suited for | Organisations standardised on Microsoft 365 | Indian professionals & service businesses charging for their time |
| Embed on your site | Usually available | One-line iframe embed, themed to match your brand |
FAQ
Is Calper a good alternative to Microsoft Bookings?+
If you charge for your time and want to get paid in India, yes. Calper is built around paid bookings through your own Razorpay account — UPI, cards and netbanking in INR — and it's free to start with a one-time lifetime upgrade instead of a monthly subscription.
How is Calper different from Microsoft Bookings?+
Scheduling bundled with Microsoft 365 business plans. Calper focuses specifically on Indian professionals taking paid appointments, with built-in Razorpay payments, deposits, and AI-driven reminders and follow-ups.
Can I move from Microsoft Bookings to Calper easily?+
Yes. You create your booking page, set your services and prices, connect Razorpay, and share your new link. There's nothing to install and your payments land directly in your own account.
Does Calper cost less than Microsoft Bookings?+
Calper is free to start, and paid features are a one-time lifetime upgrade rather than a recurring per-seat fee — which usually works out cheaper for solo professionals and small teams over time.