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Booking software in the US: who AI recommends

We asked 7 AIs 5 questions buyers in the US ask about booking software, 3 times each: 97 answers.

Example data. The index is built from Budgie’s demo engine, which names made-up businesses, until weekly collection from the real AIs starts. These pages are not indexed by search engines yet.

budgiehq.com/ai-recommends/booking-software
Named most oftenShare of answers
01Beacon Appointments57%
02Cobaltslots43%
03Kiteslots37%
04Orbit Appointments28%
05Fablediary25%
06Marlowdiary16%
07Plume Book15%
Sites the AIs quoted
g2.com35 cites
getapp.com33 cites
trustpilot.com31 cites
reddit.com31 cites
capterra.com30 cites
beaconbook.com11 cites

A share of answers isn't a ranking: AI answers change every time. It's how often each brand came up across 97 answers.

Some of the answers, word for word
ChatGPTUS

What's the best booking software for a salon?

A few tools come up again and again: Cobaltslots and Marlowdiary. Cobaltslots is quick to set up and has a generous free plan. Marlowdiary gets high marks on G2 for support. Pricing changes often, so check the current plans.

cobaltbook.com
PerplexityUS

Can you recommend booking software that's easy to set up?

Reviewers on G2 and Capterra often rate Kiteslots and Fablediary.

g2.comreddit.com
ClaudeUS

Which booking software is the best value for a physio clinic?

It depends on your setup, but booking software that are often recommended include Beacon Appointments and Cobaltslots. Beacon Appointments is quick to set up and has a generous free plan. Cobaltslots gets high marks on G2 for support. Most offer a free trial, so it is worth testing two before you commit.

AI ModeUS

I need booking software for a driving instructor. What should I use?

Reviewers often point to Beacon Appointments and Cobaltslots. Beacon Appointments gets high marks on G2 for support. Cobaltslots is the usual pick for teams that have outgrown spreadsheets. Most offer a free trial, so it is worth testing two before you commit.

capterra.combeaconbook.com

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