PickATime vs Microsoft Bookings
The alternative that actually works with Microsoft 365
3.7/5 on G2
Microsoft Bookings is a basic scheduling tool bundled with Microsoft 365. It covers simple booking scenarios but lacks custom branding, advanced routing, and polished booking pages.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PickATime | Microsoft Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 native | Partial | |
| Emails from your domain | ||
| Custom branding | ||
| Free plan | Bundled with M365 | |
| Booking pages | ||
| Calendar sync | ||
| Buffer times | ||
| Time zone detection | Basic | |
| Team scheduling | Basic | |
| Outlook add-in |
Key reasons to switch
- 1
Custom branding on every booking page -- Bookings offers no white-labeling.
- 2
Confirmation emails come from your domain, not a generic Microsoft address.
- 3
Buffer times between meetings prevent back-to-back burnout.
- 4
A dedicated Outlook add-in lets you share availability without leaving your inbox.