# Booking for Appointments… vs Kernel Booking

> Booking for Appointments… vs Kernel Booking compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Booking for Appointments an… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Kernel Booking.

**Booking for Appointments an… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Kernel Booking.** Choose Booking for Appointments an… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Kernel Booking if you care most about download trend.

| | Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia | Kernel Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 90K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 31.1K ✅ | 55 |
| Download trend | -43.6% | -3.5% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | — |
| Reviews | 790 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 94/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 8 hours ago ✅ | 5 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.9.19 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 5.6.20+ |
| First released | Dec 2018 | Aug 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Booking for Appointments an… or Kernel Booking?
Booking for Appointments an… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Kernel Booking. Choose Booking for Appointments an… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Kernel Booking if you care most about download trend.

### Is Booking for Appointments an… more popular than Kernel Booking?
Booking for Appointments an… is the more popular of the two with 90K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Kernel Booking.

### Can I use Booking for Appointments an… and Kernel Booking together?
Both plugins cover booking, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Booking for Appointments an… and Kernel Booking free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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