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LatePoint Alternative for WordPress
Looking for a LatePoint alternative? If you have more than one person taking bookings, Slotsmith's free version has unlimited staff, and Slotsmith Pro adds payments, reminders and Google Calendar for $79 a year.
Checked on October 31, 2026 from each plugin's WordPress.org page and pricing page. Prices are regular (not sale) prices in US dollars. These plugins run sales often and change their plans, so check their sites before you buy.
Slotsmith vs LatePoint at a glance
| Slotsmith | LatePoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Staff in the free version | Unlimited | One; multiple staff is a Pro feature |
| Services in the free version | Unlimited | See their site |
| Online payments in the free version | No (Pro) | Stripe, PayPal and Razorpay |
| Razorpay (UPI) | Pro (UPI, cards, netbanking, wallets) | Free version |
| Google Calendar sync | Pro, two-way, per staff member | LatePoint Pro |
| Price (regular) | $79 a year for 1 site, $149 for 5 sites, $299 for unlimited | $99 a year for 1 site, $249 for 5 sites, $499 for up to 100 sites |
| Renewals | Same price every year | Sale prices apply to the first year, then renew at the regular price (their pricing page) |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days, no questions asked | 14 days |
LatePoint's free version
LatePoint's free version is generous with payments: it takes Stripe, PayPal and Razorpay, and includes events. On its WordPress.org page, multiple staff, rescheduling, refunds, service extras, SMS and WhatsApp notifications, reminders and Google Calendar sync are listed as LatePoint Pro features.
Slotsmith's free version has no staff or service limit, so a salon with five stylists or a tutoring centre with twenty classes can take bookings without paying. Online payments, reminders and calendar sync are in Slotsmith Pro.
LatePoint pricing vs Slotsmith
LatePoint: $99 a year for 1 site, $249 for 5 sites, $499 for up to 100 sites. Sale prices apply to the first year, then renew at the regular price (their pricing page).
Slotsmith Pro: $79 a year for 1 site, $149 for 5 sites, $299 for unlimited. Same price every year: what you pay in year one is what you pay in year two.
Three years, one website (regular prices): Slotsmith Pro $237 (1 site); LatePoint $297 (1 site, yearly).
When LatePoint is the better choice
LatePoint has a clean, modern booking form, takes payments in its free version and includes events. It says it is used on 100,000+ WordPress sites.
- You work alone and want free payments. LatePoint's free version takes Stripe, PayPal and Razorpay. Slotsmith's online payments are part of Pro.
- You need online meetings. LatePoint Pro lists Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. Slotsmith doesn't create meeting links yet.
- You need recurring or group bookings. Both are LatePoint Pro features. Slotsmith books one person into one time slot.
Why people choose Slotsmith instead
- Unlimited staff for free. LatePoint's free version has one staff member; multiple staff is a LatePoint Pro feature.
- Customers reschedule themselves from Slotsmith Pro's My bookings page; rescheduling is a LatePoint Pro feature too.
- $20 less per year for one site: Slotsmith Pro is $79 and LatePoint is $99 at its regular price, and Slotsmith renews at the same price.
- Automatic refunds when you cancel a paid booking, through Razorpay, Stripe or PayPal.
- WhatsApp and SMS reminders and Google Calendar sync are in Slotsmith Pro, with no add-ons.
What you get with Slotsmith
- Free, with unlimited staff and services: a three-step booking form (Booking form block or
[slotsmith]shortcode), a calendar that only shows free times, email confirmations, a secure cancel link for customers, approval or auto-confirm, and WordPress's privacy tools for customer data requests. - Slotsmith Pro: online payments or deposits with Razorpay (UPI, cards, netbanking, wallets), Stripe or PayPal, confirmed instantly by webhook and refunded automatically when you cancel; reminders by email, SMS or WhatsApp; two-way Google Calendar sync for each staff member; a drag-and-drop admin calendar; a "My bookings" page where customers reschedule or cancel without an account; breaks and special dates; service extras, coupons, extra questions and branded emails.
- Pricing: $79 a year for one site, $149 for five and $299 for unlimited. Renewals cost the same as your first year. 14-day free trial (no card) and a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you stop renewing, Pro keeps working; only updates and support stop.
How to switch from LatePoint to Slotsmith
- Install the free Slotsmith plugin next to LatePoint. They don't interfere with each other.
- Add your services (name, duration, price, buffer) and staff (photo, services, weekly hours, days off) under Slotsmith. Slotsmith doesn't import LatePoint data, so this is done by hand; for most small businesses it takes 10 to 20 minutes.
- On your booking page, replace the LatePoint form with the Booking form block, or the
[slotsmith]shortcode in a page builder. - Keep LatePoint active until its last upcoming bookings have passed, then deactivate it.
- Need payments, reminders or Google Calendar? Start the 14-day Pro trial and connect Razorpay, Stripe or PayPal under Slotsmith → Pro settings.
Try Slotsmith free. The free plugin has no time limit, and you can try every Pro feature for 14 days without a card.
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LatePoint is a trademark of its owner, who is not connected with Slotsmith. Sources: LatePoint on WordPress.org and its pricing page. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we'll fix it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good alternative to LatePoint for a team?
Slotsmith: its free version has unlimited staff, while LatePoint's free version has one staff member. Slotsmith Pro adds payments, reminders and Google Calendar for $79 a year.
Is LatePoint free?
LatePoint has a free version with Stripe, PayPal and Razorpay payments and events. Multiple staff, reminders, rescheduling and Google Calendar sync are LatePoint Pro features, from $99 a year for one site.
Is Slotsmith cheaper than LatePoint?
For one site, Slotsmith Pro is $79 a year and LatePoint is $99 a year at regular prices. Over three years that's $237 and $297.
Can I switch from LatePoint to Slotsmith?
Yes. Slotsmith doesn't import LatePoint data, so set up your services and staff, swap the form on your booking page, and keep LatePoint active until its upcoming bookings have passed.