Head to head

Lunacal vs Microsoft Bookings

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Lunacal

$9/user/mo 7 day free trial

Booking links, payments, and team scheduling. Standard is $9/user/mo. 7-day trial. MCP sits on Enterprise at $25/user/mo.

Where Lunacal fits

Solo operators who need paid bookings
Early teams that want round-robin
Shops collecting Stripe or PayPal at booking
Buyers who want a 7-day trial

Microsoft Bookings

$7/user/mo Free trial

Appointment scheduling inside Microsoft 365. Not sold standalone. Included with Business Basic from $7/user/mo billed yearly.

Where Microsoft Bookings fits

Teams already on Microsoft 365
Shops that want booking links inside Outlook
Front-desk teams using Teams for virtual appointments
Buyers who skip a third-party scheduler

At a glance

Detail	Lunacal	Microsoft Bookings
Starting price	$9/user/mo	$7/user/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	7 day free trial	Yes
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	–No	–No
Listed under	Scheduling	Scheduling

Where they pull apart

Lunacal

Stands out: Stripe and PayPal payments with 0 percent Lunacal commission, plus an MCP server on Enterprise.

Watch out: MCP, SSO, and the AI voice agent are Enterprise-only at $25/user/mo. Annual billing saves 10 percent.

Not the right fit for

Teams that need MCP on the $9 plan
Enterprises that want a recruiting coordinator

Microsoft Bookings

Stands out: Staff booking links that live in Outlook and Teams, with no extra Bookings SKU to buy.

Watch out: You buy a Microsoft 365 plan, not Bookings alone. Business Basic is $7/user/mo yearly. Outlook on the web must be enabled.

Not the right fit for

Companies that are not on Microsoft 365
Recruiting ops that need AI panel coordination

Pros and cons

Lunacal

Standard $9/user/mo
7-day trial, cancel anytime
MCP server on Enterprise

MCP only on the $25 plan
AI voice agent is Enterprise
Not built for panel interviews

Microsoft Bookings

Included in Business Basic at $7/user/mo
Lives in Outlook and Teams
No separate Bookings license

Not sold standalone
Needs Outlook on the web enabled
Thin next to recruiting coordinators

What each one costs

Lunacal

$9/user/mo

Standard $9/user/month, Teams $15/user/month, Enterprise $25/user/month. Annual billing saves 10 percent. MCP server (beta), SSO, and AI voice agent are Enterprise. 7-day trial. 0 percent commission on Stripe/PayPal bookings. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Microsoft Bookings

$7/user/mo

Bookings is not standalone. Microsoft 365 Business Basic is $7/user/month paid yearly and includes Bookings. Business Standard is $23.50/user/month paid yearly. A Microsoft 365 free trial is offered with the plans. Outlook on the web must be enabled. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Lunacal cheaper than Microsoft Bookings?

Microsoft Bookings starts lower, at $7/user/mo against $9/user/mo for Lunacal. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Lunacal or Microsoft Bookings for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Lunacal offers a 7 day free trial. Microsoft Bookings offers a free trial.

Does Lunacal or Microsoft Bookings have an MCP server?

Lunacal ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?