Comparison

Appointment Reminder vs. GoReminders

GoReminders is a capable reminder tool, but it lacks voice call reminders — leaving an entire patient demographic unreachable. Appointment Reminder offers SMS, email, and automated voice calls, syncs with more calendar platforms, includes a signed BAA for HIPAA compliance on every plan, and has been a trusted name in appointment reminders since 2012.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature

Appointment Reminder

GoReminders

400 Reminders/Month

$29/mo — unlimited calendars, all features included

$80/mo — Basic plan, 1 calendar, add-ons extra

800 Reminders/Month

$49/mo — unlimited calendars, all features included

$120/mo — Basic plan, 1 calendar, add-ons extra

1,600 Reminders/Month

$89/mo — unlimited calendars, all features included

Contact sales (1,000+ not available online)

Calendars Included

Unlimited on every plan

1 calendar on Basic — extra calendars are a paid add-on

Two-Way SMS

Included on every plan

Paid add-on

Voice Call Reminders

Automated calls with press-1 confirmation

Not available

Online Booking

Included on every plan

Paid add-on

Bulk Messaging

Included on every plan

Paid add-on (message blasts)

Email Reminders

Branded HTML emails with ICS attachments

Basic email reminders

HIPAA Compliant (Signed BAA)

Signed BAA on every plan

HIPAA compliance not clearly offered

Calendar Integrations

Google, Outlook, iCal, EHR feeds, file import

Google Calendar, Outlook

Reminder Sequences

Multi-step, multi-channel automated sequences

1 reminder (Basic) or 3 reminders (Professional)

Free Trial

14-day free trial

Why Choose Appointment Reminder Over GoReminders

Dramatically Lower Cost at Every Volume

At 400 reminders/month, Appointment Reminder is $29 vs GoReminders' $80 — that's 64% less. At 800 reminders, it's $49 vs $120. And GoReminders doesn't even offer online pricing above 1,000 reminders. Appointment Reminder's 1,600-reminder plan is just $89/month with unlimited calendars included.

Everything Included — No Add-Ons

GoReminders charges extra for two-way messaging, message blasts, online booking, reviews, and follow-up messages. With Appointment Reminder, every feature is included on every plan — SMS, email, voice, two-way texting, online booking, and bulk messaging. No surprise add-on fees.

Unlimited Calendars on Every Plan

GoReminders limits you to 1 calendar on their Basic plan. Multiple locations and staff calendars require a paid add-on or upgrading to Scale ($49/mo before any reminders). Appointment Reminder includes unlimited calendars on every plan — connect as many providers, rooms, or locations as you need.

Voice Call Reminders

GoReminders does not offer voice call reminders at any price. Appointment Reminder includes automated phone calls with press-1 confirmation — critical for reaching elderly patients, those without smartphones, and anyone who prefers a phone call over a text.

HIPAA Compliance with Signed BAA

Appointment Reminder includes a signed Business Associate Agreement on every plan. For healthcare and dental practices, this is non-negotiable — and it's included at no extra cost, regardless of your plan tier.

Simple, transparent plans

Integrations

Calendar sync & more

Frequently Asked Questions

No — not when you compare at the same volume. GoReminders' advertised $9/month starting price covers very few reminders. At 400 reminders/month (a typical small practice), GoReminders costs $80/month for their Basic plan with 1 calendar and no two-way messaging. Appointment Reminder is $29/month with unlimited calendars and every feature included. At 800 reminders, it's $120 vs $49. The gap only widens at higher volumes.

No. GoReminders focuses on SMS and email reminders but does not offer automated voice call reminders. If you have patients who prefer phone calls — particularly elderly patients — Appointment Reminder's voice call feature fills that gap.

GoReminders does not prominently advertise HIPAA compliance or offer a signed BAA. Appointment Reminder includes a signed Business Associate Agreement on every plan, making it a safer choice for healthcare practices that handle protected health information.

GoReminders' Basic plan includes only 1 calendar. To add multiple staff members or locations, you need to pay for add-ons or upgrade to the Scale plan ($49/mo before reminders). Appointment Reminder includes unlimited calendars on every plan — no add-ons needed.

GoReminders does not publish pricing for volumes above 1,000 reminders — you need to contact their sales team. Appointment Reminder offers transparent pricing up to 3,200 reminders/month online, with custom plans available for larger volumes.

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