Feature comparison
| Feature | Amelia | Calper |
|---|---|---|
| Take payments in India (Razorpay + UPI) | WooCommerce, Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Mollie | Built in — connect your own Razorpay account, get paid in INR via UPI, cards & netbanking |
| Pay-to-book / deposits | Depends on gateway & plan | Yes — full fee or deposit collected before the slot is confirmed |
| Pricing model | Annual or lifetime license | Free to start, then a one-time lifetime upgrade (no monthly per-seat fees) |
| AI reminders & follow-ups | Reminders and notifications | Built-in AI handles confirmations, reminders and post-session follow-ups |
| Best suited for | WordPress site owners | Indian professionals & service businesses charging for their time |
| Embed on your site | Usually available | One-line iframe embed, themed to match your brand |
When Amelia is the right call
A popular booking plugin for WordPress sites. If that’s your priority — wordpress site owners — Amelia is a strong choice and worth a look.
When Calper is the right call
If you’re an Indian professional or service business that charges for appointments, Calper is purpose-built: collect payment (or a deposit) up front through your own Razorpay account, cut no-shows, automate reminders and follow-ups with AI, and pay once for lifetime access instead of a monthly per-seat fee.
FAQ
Should I choose Calper or Amelia?+
Choose Calper if you're taking paid appointments in India and want Razorpay/UPI payments, deposits, and AI reminders without a monthly subscription. Amelia may fit better if you specifically need what it's known for: wordpress site owners.
Does Amelia support Razorpay and UPI?+
Amelia handles payments via woocommerce, stripe, paypal, razorpay, mollie. Calper connects your own Razorpay account, so you collect INR through UPI, cards and netbanking, and the money lands directly with you.
Is Calper cheaper than Amelia?+
Calper is free to start and its paid tier is a one-time lifetime upgrade, whereas Amelia uses annual or lifetime license. For solo professionals and small teams, a one-time cost usually beats a recurring subscription.