How to Build Your Own Bookly
Replace Bookly with a custom build. The Leading WordPress Plugin for Appointments and Event Booking
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 95 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days 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 95 features
Booking Management(24 features)
Set a default status for new reservations: pending or approved
Define number of days available for booking and set scheduling limits to specify how far in the future clients can book appointments
One-click cancellation process for admin, staff, and customers
Set buffer time between appointments
Create chains of consecutive appointments
+19 more in this category
Payments(17 features)
Accept payments via 2Checkout
Accept payments via Authorize.Net
Create and manage discount coupons for bookings
Collect deposits for appointments
Create and apply discounts and special rates for bookings and groups
+12 more in this category
Integrations(10 features)
Advanced Google Calendar synchronization features
Video conferencing integration with BigBlueButton
Sync staff members' calendars with their Google Calendars
Video conferencing integration for interactive online meetings
Video conferencing integration with Jitsi
+5 more in this category
Service Management(8 features)
Allow multiple staff members to work on one appointment
Create services that bundle multiple services together
Set custom duration for services
Advanced functionality for service management to create custom settings for each service provided
Create and offer service packages
+3 more in this category
Client Management(7 features)
Let customers view and edit bookings online, access booking information and make cancellations directly on the website
Tag and categorize clients for organization
Add an unlimited number of clients to a sortable and searchable list, complete with comprehensive booking history, payment statistics, and internal notes
Client portal for viewing and managing their bookings
Organize and group customers for targeted communications
+2 more in this category
Notifications(7 features)
Automated email and SMS notifications for appointments
Send automatic email notifications to customers and staff members
20+ email templates included for customization
Create personalized emails and text messages directly from Bookly backend
Send automatic SMS notifications to customers and staff members with quick setup and automated balance refill
+2 more in this category
Design(4 features)
Tailor the look of the booking form to exact preferences by customizing every step and appearance
Responsive booking form that works excellently on any device
User-friendly interface of the booking form that makes the reservation process clear, fast and easy
Create and publish as many Bookly booking forms on a website as needed
Staff Management(4 features)
Create and manage custom schedules and pricing for individual employees
Staff portal for managing their appointments and information
Let staff members manage their profiles and calendars, access and manage their weekly schedules and update their personal information directly in the Bookly admin panel
Add multiple staff members, each with their own unique pricing, working schedule, and visibility settings
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