How AskDila compares
We believe transparency builds trust. Here is an honest look at how AskDila stacks up: where it leads and where it is still growing.
AskDila is not trying to be the most feature-complete booking tool on the market. It is built for one thing: letting your clients book the way they already communicate, inside WhatsApp, without any friction. If you run a small service business in Europe and WhatsApp is how your clients reach you, AskDila is designed specifically for you. It also helps to know what kind of tool you're comparing us to: marketplaces like Treatwell, Fresha, and Booksy can bring you new clients in exchange for commission and some of the relationship; traditional software like Shore and Timify gives you a full back-office but still routes clients through a booking page or portal. AskDila is neither — it's the AI receptionist that already knows your business, answering clients directly in the chat they already use.
| Feature | AskDila | Calendly | SimplyBook.me | Treatwell / Fresha | Shore | Timify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booking through WhatsApp | ✅Core feature | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No booking page required | ✅Clients book in chat | ❌Requires link | ❌Requires link | ❌Requires link | ❌Requires link | ❌Requires link |
| Automatic replies 24/7 | ✅Multi-provider | ❌ | ⚠️Limited automation | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No extra charge per booking | ✅Flat subscription | ✅ | ✅ | ❌Commission on bookings | ✅ | ✅ |
| Google Calendar sync | ✅Reads existing events | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️Limited | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multi-staff support | ✅Up to 10 staff | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Client profiles & history | ✅ | ⚠️Basic | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Loyalty program | ✅Built-in | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Recurring bookings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Replies in multiple languages | ✅EN, DE | ❌ | ⚠️UI only | ⚠️UI only | ⚠️UI only | ⚠️UI only |
| EU data protection | ✅EU-only routing | ⚠️US-based | ⚠️US-based | ⚠️Mixed | ✅ | ✅ |
| Your data never used for training | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EAA / WCAG 2.1 AA | ✅ | ⚠️Partial | ⚠️Partial | ⚠️Partial | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Marketplace / discovery | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
One-on-one comparisons
The table above covers everything at once. These go deeper on a single tool.
Where AskDila stands out
The only option that works in WhatsApp
Every other tool on this list requires your clients to click a link and leave WhatsApp. AskDila handles the entire booking conversation inside the chat. No redirect, no new account, no friction.
No extra charge per booking
Treatwell and Fresha take a cut of every new client booking. AskDila charges a flat monthly fee. What you earn is yours.
Built for European businesses
Your data is stored in Europe. The assistant never uses your client conversations for training. Designed for European privacy rules from day one.
Where we are still growing
We'd rather tell you what AskDila doesn't do yet than let you find out after signing up.
- No marketplace discovery
Treatwell and Fresha can help you attract new clients through their platform. AskDila is built for businesses with an existing client base who want to serve them better.
- Web-based: AskDila is a Progressive Web App
AskDila works on all devices through the browser. No download, no installation required. A separate native app is not planned.
AskDila is the right fit if…
- Your clients already message you on WhatsApp
- You run a small service business with 1 to 10 staff
- You want to stop managing bookings manually without switching to a complex platform
- You care about EU data privacy and want your data to stay in Europe
- You are based in Austria
AskDila may not be the best fit if…
- You rely heavily on marketplace discovery to find new clients
- You specifically need a native mobile app
Be first to access AskDila when we launch
AskDila is launching in Austria soon. Early access is free. Founding members get a special rate at launch.