Quick answer
For tutors, our pick is Quill Booking, our own plugin: one-to-one and group lessons, automatic Zoom or Meet links, Stripe and PayPal payments and reminders from $39 a year. LatePoint takes lesson payments for free, Amelia suits tutoring centres with several teachers, and DoubleScale adds student records and a portal.
Tutors juggle time zones, recurring lessons, group classes and parents who need reminders. A booking plugin on your own site handles the scheduling and payment, so lessons start on time and you are paid in advance.
Disclosure: Quill Booking is our plugin, so we put it first. DoubleScale is a sister product from the same team. We list the same facts for every product, including what each one does not do well, so you can make your own call.
Compared at a glance
| Plugin | Best for | Free version | Paid from (1 site) | Lifetime from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Booking | Best overall for tutors | One-on-one meetings | $39/year | $109 |
| LatePoint | Best free option | Yes, with payments | $99/year ($79 intro) | $249 ($199 intro) |
| Amelia | Best for tutoring centres | Yes (Lite) | $49/year (Starter) | $299 (Standard) |
| DoubleScale | Best for student records | Yes, booking pages and group events | $99/year | $299 |
| FluentBooking | Best for simple lesson scheduling | Yes, one-on-one | $79/year ($63 first year) | $249 |
| Simply Schedule Appointments | Simplest setup | Yes, unlimited calendars | $129/year ($99 intro) | None |
What tutors and teachers need from a booking plugin
- A lesson booking page that shows times in the student’s time zone.
- Group classes with a seat limit.
- Payment or a deposit at booking.
- A video link in every confirmation and reminder.
- A clear late-cancellation rule.
How we chose
We checked every product’s own pricing and feature pages and its WordPress.org listing, then judged it on what matters most for this use:
- One-to-one and group lessons.
- Automatic video links.
- Payments at booking.
- Time zones for international students.
- Price for a solo tutor or small centre.
1. Quill Booking: best overall for tutors
Quill Booking handles one-to-one lessons and group classes with limited seats, shows times in each student’s time zone, creates Zoom, Meet or Teams links and takes payment at booking on Pro.
- Free version
- One-on-one meetings
- Paid from
- $39/year, or $109 lifetime
- Calendar sync
- Google, Outlook, Apple (Pro)
- WordPress.org
- 5.0★ (1 rating)
What you get
The free plugin covers one-on-one meetings with availability rules, buffers, booking questions and email confirmations and reminders. Pro adds group, round-robin and collective events, Google, Outlook and Apple Calendar sync, Zoom, Meet and Teams links, Stripe, PayPal and WooCommerce payments, Twilio SMS and WhatsApp, and Zapier, Make and webhooks. Every Pro plan includes every feature; plans differ by the number of sites.
Pros
- Every Pro feature from $39 a year
- Lifetime licence from $109, the lowest here
- Works with Quill Forms for longer intake forms
Cons
- Young plugin with a small WordPress.org user base
- Free version is limited to one-on-one meetings
- Latest WordPress.org release is tested up to WordPress 6.9
Best for: Best overall for tutors. Visit Quill Booking
2. LatePoint: best free option
LatePoint’s free version takes lesson payments and supports events with capacity for small group classes.
- Free version
- Unlimited appointments, payments
- Paid from
- $99/year ($79 intro)
- Calendar sync
- Google, Outlook, Apple (Pro)
- WordPress.org
- 4.9★ (107 ratings), 100,000+ sites
What you get
The free plugin includes unlimited appointments, events with capacity, a customer dashboard, email notifications and Stripe, PayPal and Razorpay payments with deposits. Pro adds multiple staff and locations, group and recurring bookings, rescheduling, calendar sync, Zoom, Meet and Teams, SMS and WhatsApp, custom fields and webhooks.
Pros
- Online payments in the free version
- Most installed booking plugin on WordPress.org
- No Wordfence vulnerability reports in 2025 or 2026
Cons
- Custom fields and rescheduling are Pro-only
- Email-only notifications in the free version
- Introductory price renews at full price
Best for: Best free option. Visit LatePoint
3. Amelia: best for tutoring centres
Amelia handles several teachers, subjects as services, and events for courses or workshops.
- Free version
- Yes (Lite)
- Paid from
- $49/year; most need Standard at $99
- Calendar sync
- Google, Outlook, Apple (Standard)
- WordPress.org
- 4.6★ (793 ratings), 90,000+ sites
What you get
Amelia is built around employees, services and locations, and also sells events. Lite includes a back-end calendar, events, email and SMS notifications and free Square payments. The Standard plan ($99 a year) adds calendar sync, Zoom, Meet and Teams, Stripe, PayPal and WooCommerce, reminders, recurring appointments, custom fields and multiple locations.
Pros
- Strong employee, service and location management
- Square payments in the free version
- Large, active user base
Cons
- Reminders and calendar sync need Standard
- Customer panel is not in the free version
- About 20 Wordfence vulnerability reports in 2025 and 2026, so keep it updated
Best for: Best for tutoring centres. Visit Amelia
4. DoubleScale: best for student records
DoubleScale stores each student’s bookings, notes and invoices, with a portal for parents or students.
- Free version
- Booking pages, group events
- Paid from
- $99/year, 1 site
- Calendar sync
- Google, Outlook, Apple (Basic)
- WordPress.org
- 5.0★ (7 ratings)
What you get
DoubleScale is a WordPress CRM with a built-in booking module, so every booking creates or updates a contact record. The free version includes one-to-one and group events, booking pages, buffers, attendee reschedule and cancel, and email reminders. The Basic plan adds round-robin and collective events, a waiting list, calendar sync, Meet, Zoom and Teams, custom booking questions, SMS and Stripe and PayPal payments.
Pros
- Bookings land in a full CRM with email and automations
- Group events and rescheduling in the free version
- Round-robin and collective team events
Cons
- Small user base
- Calendar sync and custom questions need Basic
- More than you need if you only want a booking page
Best for: Best for student records. Visit DoubleScale
5. FluentBooking: best for simple lesson scheduling
FluentBooking’s free version allows unlimited hosts for one-on-one lessons; group events and payments need Pro.
- Free version
- One-on-one meetings
- Paid from
- $79/year ($63 first year)
- Calendar sync
- Google, Outlook, Apple (Pro)
- WordPress.org
- 4.7★ (46 ratings), 20,000+ sites
What you get
FluentBooking is a Calendly-style scheduler from the FluentCRM team. The free version covers one-on-one meetings with unlimited hosts and calendars, booking questions and native FluentCRM and Fluent Forms integrations. Pro adds group, round-robin and one-off events, two-way calendar sync, Zoom, Meet and Teams, Stripe and PayPal, Twilio SMS and WhatsApp, and Zapier, Make and webhooks.
Pros
- Unlimited hosts and calendars for free
- Deep FluentCRM integration
- Round-robin for sales teams
Cons
- Payments and calendar sync are Pro-only
- Best value only if you use other Fluent plugins
- First-year discount renews at full price
Best for: Best for simple lesson scheduling. Visit FluentBooking
6. Simply Schedule Appointments: simplest setup
Simply Schedule Appointments is quick to set up, with group events on its Plus plan.
- Free version
- Unlimited calendars
- Paid from
- $129/year ($99 intro)
- Calendar sync
- Google (Plus)
- WordPress.org
- 5.0★ (155 ratings), 50,000+ sites
What you get
Simply Schedule Appointments is built for a fast setup. The free version includes unlimited booking calendars and appointment types, blackout dates and email notifications. Plus adds Google Calendar, custom fields, Zoom, Meet and group events; Professional ($249) adds Stripe, PayPal, Twilio SMS and webhooks; team scheduling needs Business ($499).
Pros
- Very quick to set up
- 5.0-star rating on WordPress.org
- Unlimited calendars in the free version
Cons
- Payments need the $249 Professional plan
- Team scheduling needs the $499 Business plan
- No lifetime licence
Best for: Simplest setup. Visit Simply Schedule Appointments
Frequently asked questions
What is the best booking system for tutors?
On WordPress, Quill Booking covers one-to-one and group lessons, video links and payments from $39 a year. LatePoint takes payments in its free version, and Amelia suits centres with several teachers.
How do I handle time zones for online lessons?
Use a booking plugin that shows times in the student’s time zone automatically and puts the time zone in confirmation emails.
Can students pay for lessons when they book?
Yes. Quill Booking, LatePoint, Amelia and others take Stripe or PayPal payments at booking.
Can I run group classes?
Yes. Quill Booking Pro, LatePoint and Amelia support group events with a maximum number of attendees.
Related guides
- How to book Zoom, Google Meet and Teams meetings in WordPress
- How to take payments for appointments in WordPress
- Appointment cancellation policy template
- 9 best WordPress appointment booking plugins
Try Quill BookingBooking pages, calendar sync, video links, payments and reminders on your own WordPress site.
See pricingSources
Checked on November 5, 2026: the WordPress.org plugin directory and the official pricing or product pages of Quill Booking, LatePoint, Amelia, DoubleScale, FluentBooking, Simply Schedule Appointments. Prices change often; if you spot an outdated figure, tell us and we will update this page.
