Apptoto vs. Doodle

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apptoto
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
Apptoto, from the company of the same name headquartered in Bend, is an appointment scheduling app featuring appointment reminders, online booking, custom appointment messaging, and integrates with commonly used email and calendars.N/A
Doodle
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Doodle is appointment scheduling software from the Swiss company of the same name.
$4.49
per month
Pricing
ApptotoDoodle
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Starter
$4.49
per month
Pro
$5.99
per month
Team
$30
per month/starting price
Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ApptotoDoodle
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
ApptotoDoodle
Considered Both Products
Apptoto
Chose Apptoto
It is comparatively cheaper than Schedulicity and provides more value for money in that regard, it is better for a higher volume of users working in an organization. Apptoto provides better customer service and faster resolution to issues that may arise during the use of the …
Chose Apptoto
It's fairly similar. some additional features are added like reminders through SMS, Email, etc. When we want to convey a message to reschedule a meeting or any other appointments Google Calendar will send that but we have to look at each attendee individually whereas Apptoto's …
Chose Apptoto
I have not used any other applications that would be comparable to what Apptoto is providing for our company. It was the first program I came across and was smitten by the demo, which took me down the Apptoto Rabbit hole to discover all of its current functions. To date, the …
Doodle
Chose Doodle
Doodle is the quickest platform for selecting options and copying a link over to share with a team! The user journey is also very simple and even in haste, it is easy to pull up options without being concerned about making errors. Previewing the Doodle is just a click away.
Chose Doodle
For me, it is about usability. Doodle continues to be the easiest for me to maneuver and make my own. I have experienced Doodle as more customizable for me. It meets my needs and I can usually ask someone a question and they are already familiar with how to manipulate Doodle as …
Chose Doodle
Doodle is more customizable and I love the animation aspect. It is missing the engagement piece, but again I am new to it so there may be features in Doodle that I haven't discovered yet.
Chose Doodle
Doodle is far superior to Calendly. It's more intuitive, easier to log in and understand the interface, and has a dynamic dashboard where you can do everything yourself and see history. I selected Doodle because it isn't just a chrome extension. It has so much more to it than …
Chose Doodle
I have not used another scheduling tool outside of Doodle.
Chose Doodle
In comparison to the other tools that are used within our organization, Doodle stacks up to be more user friendly, convenient, faster, easily shareable, you do not need to be in IT in order to use Doodle, and results come right to your email. I will continue to use Doodle to …
Chose Doodle
What we would do before was to create chats with multiple participants, where we would set an agenda and announce there would be a meeting planned, and then proposing time options for that meeting, which would then be confirmed or replaced by other people. Doodle simplifies …
Chose Doodle
SurveyMonkey has many more tools available and works great for advanced sign-ups with an element of information collection.
Doodle, however, is much better when you're trying to quickly find a common time slot for a meeting, and virtually takes 1 minute to set up and send out to …
Chose Doodle
Outlook calendar availability is tricky because there can be blocked-off calendar times during which a person may still be available. Doodle allows the user to make the determination of whether they are available to meet.
Chose Doodle
Doodle works better than Microsoft scheduler because you can send to individuals outside of your organization. You do not need an account to respond.
Chose Doodle
Doodle is more efficient for getting a quick look at timelines and better identifying days/times to host a meeting or event. However, Outlook is more efficient for a wider range of tasks, such as sending calendar invites and visualizing personal/business dates.
Chose Doodle
We use typeform for more complex uses but Doodle is used internally for submitting meal choices, voting, etc. Typeform is way overkill for that use case. Doodle is integrated into Slack so it makes this super streamlined!
Chose Doodle
I think Doodle is like Calendly on steroids. I have used Calendly for a pretty long time and I really like it but I feel Doodle's added functionality definitely makes it the more attractive option. Also, their pricing isn't that different so you just get more bang for your buck …
Chose Doodle
It is just more user-friendly and it took us less time to onboard each and every one of our employees. It is also light and not really advanced as for usage, very intuitive even for those who never used this kind of software before. And it looks much nicer than the competition!
Chose Doodle
Microsoft Scheduling Assistant - works well if users have Microsoft calendars, but also presumes the user has put every event into their calendar - does not give the person a preference in scheduling meetings
Chose Doodle
Doodle allows you to view more options simultaneously than Calendly, but Calendly offers more private interaction. Calendly is helpful for scheduling one on one meetings, but Doodle is much more effective with groups.
Chose Doodle
For the same reasons noted previously, Doodle allows for the organizer to ultimately select/accept the time that works for them. Many competitors only allow you to show available times and the appointment goes directly into the organizer's calendar. I typically prefer to have a …
Chose Doodle
I use Sign-Up Genius to list my open appointments and let students sign up for individual spots; I use the anonymous option so that only I can see the name and to others it simply appears as "already filled".
Doodle is simpler in some ways that Sign-Up Genius, but Doodle's …
Chose Doodle
Doodle is a platform that allows you to see others' availability, while Calendly and YCBM require respondents to actually make a booking at one of the times you offer. Doodle allows more flexibility in that you can see if there are multiple times when multiple people are …
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User Ratings
ApptotoDoodle
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.3
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ApptotoDoodle
Likelihood to Recommend
As per my previous experience with this software, It is well suited if you are having a meeting with a large audience and not sure whether everyone is available or not, This tool is convenient to capture those responses and give a collaborative view about the situation. Based on the availability factor we can decide whether to reschedule the meeting or carry on with it.
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Doodle is great when you need to coordinate dates among a group and don't want to send a bunch of group emails or texts. It allows a number of dates to be proposed and the group can easily see those dates that are most preferred. If you need to do something more complex than that it may not be your tool.
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Pros
  • Automated contact of client.
  • Once a client responds it won't send additional messages.
  • Outstanding support.
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  • Doodle approaches this problem different than most other scheduling platforms I've looked at (and I've looked at most of them). Doodle allows the person who is making their calendar available for scheduling to make the final decision on the meeting in contrast to other platforms that typically do it the other way around. Both can be beneficial depending on preference
  • I love that Doodle allows for proposing multiple times, which is a feature I've yet to find on other scheduling platforms (and I've looked at/tried a lot of them)
  • Doodle makes the scheduling process very simple even for someone who's never used it before
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Cons
  • No desktop application
  • No mobile application
  • Some reminders are not delivered
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  • I would appreciate a more intuitive add-on within Google Calendar so we can schedule meetings directly in there.
  • I think missing functionality might be adding sliders, photos, and colors to the polls to make it look really beautiful.
  • I find the options on the poll settings are a bit confusing. It could be elaborated on more or have tooltips to explain the options better.
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
Easy to use and basically free.
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Usability
No answers on this topic
Very simple journey with the few important questions/fields
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Support Rating
Their online support and phone coverage are the best I ave ever encountered. Jovial, kind, and responsive are the word I would use to describe what they do and the methodology of why they do it so well. Online support is a breeze because you can upload images/video clips — no need to have a 3rd party app, like GoToMeeting for underlying support issues.
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Doodle has customer service support available as needed, but honestly, it is so easy to use that I have rarely had to seek support. They are always a click away and responsive to resolving any need or to clarify the next best step to using Doodle to meet my needs.
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Alternatives Considered
It is comparatively cheaper than Schedulicity and provides more value for money in that regard, it is better for a higher volume of users working in an organization. Apptoto provides better customer service and faster resolution to issues that may arise during the use of the product in a new and unfamiliar organization.
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Doodle is more customizable and I love the animation aspect. It is missing the engagement piece, but again I am new to it so there may be features in Doodle that I haven't discovered yet.
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Return on Investment
  • Significantly reduced no-show appointments.
  • Allowed us to follow up with those who hadn't confirmed.
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  • Doodle saves so much time. Time is valuable, and it cuts the time involved with scheduling in half.
  • Doodle connects our team across campus. Even if we don't see each other, we can still check in and plan a meeting.
  • Doodle doesn't always work well with our campus network, which can be annoying.
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ScreenShots

Apptoto Screenshots

Screenshot of automatic reminders that can be sent to clients about upcoming appointments via SMS text, voice call, and email.Screenshot of appointment management from an existing calendar, where Apptoto is handling everything on the backend. The user can send appointment reminders, let clients schedule appointments with themselves, and communicate with customers in real-time with 2-way business messaging.Screenshot of messaging campaigns, used to remind clients to take actions such as booking their next appointment. Can be a personalized message on a client's birthdays, or for a holiday.Screenshot of a custom booking page that highlights a business's availability.Screenshot of custom message schedules that combine SMS text, email, and voice calls. Uses unique messaging per appointment type, and location.