Doodle
Jane App
| Feature | Doodle | Jane App |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $6.95/mo | From $54/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | group-organizers, event-planners, managers, committees | physiotherapists, chiropractors, psychologists, multi-practitioner-clinics |
| Founded | 2007 | 2012 |
| Group Polls | ✓ | ✗ |
| Booking Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Branding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Zone Support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Admin Console | ✓ | ✗ |
| Online Booking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Charting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insurance Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Telehealth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Intake Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Staff Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Doodle Pros
- Best-in-class group scheduling with polls
- Participants don't need accounts to vote
- Simple and intuitive for non-technical users
- 1:1 booking pages for professional scheduling
✗ Doodle Cons
- Free plan has ads and limited features
- Less suited for complex recurring scheduling
- Integration options fewer than competitors
✓ Jane App Pros
- Beautiful and intuitive interface
- Online booking with custom intake forms
- Insurance billing built in
- Excellent customer support
✗ Jane App Cons
- No free plan or trial without credit card
- Canada-focused (expanding globally)
- Monthly cost adds up for solo practitioners
The Verdict
Doodle is built for group organizers and event planners, with a focus on group-polls and booking-pages. Jane App targets physiotherapists and chiropractors and leads with online-booking and charting.
On pricing, Doodle is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $6.95/mo compared to $54/mo for Jane App. That $47.05/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Doodle has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Jane App requires a paid subscription from day one.
Jane App edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Doodle offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Jane App takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Jane App has a slight overall edge — but if best-in-class group scheduling with polls matters most to you, Doodle may still be the right call.