How to Build Your Own BookedBy
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Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 46 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 46 features
Booking(8 features)
Manage appointments across multiple locations from a single interface
Track and manage cancellations
View list of confirmed appointments
Allow clients to book appointments online in real-time
Enable clients to check in online before their appointment
+3 more in this category
Marketing(7 features)
Set granular promotional offers based on day, time, and employee
Create and manage email campaigns with unlimited subscribers and emails
Create and manage loyalty reward programs
Monitor and manage online reputation
Create and manage promotions
+2 more in this category
Inventory Management(5 features)
Generate purchase orders for inventory
Track back bar and retail inventory by SKU
Track and manage inventory
Conduct physical inventory counts
Receive and log incoming purchase orders
Employee Management(4 features)
Create and manage employee schedules
Track and manage employee timecards
Automated payroll setup and gross pay calculations
Digital time tracking for employees
Customer Experience(3 features)
Digital kiosk for customer check-in
Branded mobile app for customers
Guided checkout experience for customers
Customer Management(3 features)
View consolidated customer history and notes across multiple locations
Store and organize customer profiles and information
Send surveys to customers for feedback
Reporting(3 features)
Access over 100 customizable business reports for data-driven decisions
Monitor employee performance with scorecards and dashboards
Access standard business reports
Sales(3 features)
Track and manage discount reasons for transactions
Sell and manage digital gift cards
Prompt customers to add related services and upgrades
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at very easy complexity.