Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Amelia

Replace Amelia with a custom build. WordPress booking plugin for appointments and events

Few Days
90 features23 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 90 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 90 features

Integrations(25 features)

Apple Calendar SynchronizationPremium

Connect Apple Calendar to seamlessly sync Amelia appointments and events

BuddyBoss Integration

Integration with BuddyBoss community platform

Divi Integration

Easily incorporate Amelia booking form using Divi builder modules

Elementor Integration

Create visually stunning websites and easily add Amelia booking form using Elementor's drag-and-drop interface

Facebook Pixel Integration

Track visitor activity, monitor conversions, and optimize marketing efforts for enhanced website performance

+20 more in this category

Events(14 features)

Attendee Database

Manage and track event attendee information

Company Event Setup

Configure event-specific company settings

E-tickets with QR code for EventsPremium

Provide attendees with unique QR code tickets for quick, secure on-site entry and check-in management

Event Calendar Views

Show events in a monthly calendar format so customers can easily see and book events

Event Custom Fields

Add custom fields to event booking forms to collect additional information from customers

+9 more in this category

Booking(8 features)

Address Custom Fields

Address custom field linked to Google Maps for easier location finding for service delivery

Appointment CartPremium

Allow customers to book multiple services within a single booking process with ability to modify selections

Catalog 2.0 Booking Form

Simplified and intuitive catalog form making it easier for customers to search for services within categories

Custom Fields

Add checkboxes, text areas and other custom fields to booking process to collect additional information from clients

Event list and booking calendar view

Customizable event booking view with ability to set custom prices, select ticket types, create recurring events, and enable deposit payments

+3 more in this category

Management(8 features)

Customer Database

Manage customer information with import/export capabilities, customer notes, and centralized database

Customer Panel 2.0

Redesigned customer panel offering easy appointment and event management with enhanced profile features

Employee Management

Manage employee schedules, contact information, workloads, availability, and individual performance

Employee Panel

Allow employees to login and manage their appointments, events, schedules, working hours, and days off

Multi-location Management

Manage multiple business locations efficiently

+3 more in this category

Scheduling(7 features)

Booking Time Limits

Configure minimum time required before booking and canceling based on business needs

Buffer Time Management

Allocate preparation and cleanup time before and after services for employees

Calendar Views

Multiple calendar view options including monthly, weekly, daily, timeline, and interactive list views

Custom Services Schedule

Configure working hours and breaks individually per service and employee combination for full scheduling flexibility

Recurring Appointments

Allow customers to schedule recurring appointments with daily, weekly, monthly or yearly recurrence

+2 more in this category

Services(6 features)

Custom Service DurationPremium

Create multiple durations for a single service and set different prices for each duration option

Packages of ServicesPremium

Bundle single or multiple services in a package of appointments with discounted pricing

Private Service

Configure services as private with restricted access

Service Categories

Create categories for services with customizable photos, names, colors, and translations

Service Customization

Customize individual service settings and appearance

+1 more in this category

Customization(5 features)

Built-in Popup

Choose whether booking forms appear on a page or in a convenient built-in popup view

Customizable design

Fully customizable booking forms with ability to tailor colors and fonts to match brand and website

Employee Badges

Assign badges like 'Most popular', 'Top Performer', and 'Exclusive' to employees

Multiple selections in shortcode

Choose multiple categories, services, packages, employees, or locations in a single webpage

Service Photo Gallery

Upload multiple pictures for services to be displayed as photo galleries or slideshows on the front-end

Payments(5 features)

Deposit Payments

Allow customers to pay a deposit amount during booking with remaining balance payable later via payment link or in-person

Multiple Payment Methods

Integration with PayPal, Stripe, Mollie, RazorPay, Square, and WooCommerce for secure online payments

Pay via a LinkPremium

Allow customers to complete transactions through personalized secure payment links sent via email or customer panel

Refund ProcessingPremium

Refund customers when they cancel appointments through integrated payment methods like PayPal, Stripe, Mollie, RazorPay, or WooCommerce

Taxes and Invoices

Automatically calculate and apply taxes to services and events, and generate invoices for bookings

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Amelia

Monthly$69/mo
Yearly$828/yr
5-Year Total$4.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~10 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $588
SaaS
$828
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.8k
SaaS
$2.5k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $2.9k
SaaS
$4.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 90 features at easy complexity.

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