How to Build Your Own Boulevard
Replace Boulevard with a custom build. The tech behind your touch - Booking and Scheduling Software for Salons, Spas, Medspas
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 20 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 20 features
Marketing(5 features)
Nudge clients to come back and unlock hidden revenue through automated marketing campaigns
Send beautifully branded emails to your client list directly within the dashboard without paying for contact storage
Built-in marketing, messages, memberships, and loyalty programs to drive retention
Engage clients and boost bookings with text marketing, two-way texting and SMS appointment notifications
Attract and book clients directly from social media
Payments(4 features)
Program that allows transparent and compliant sharing of credit card processing costs with clients at 3% client fee and 1% business fee
Centralized hub to manage payment disputes, appeal chargebacks, submit evidence, and track case status
Secure payment processing with EMV certification and risk management built into the platform
Risk management feature for card-not-present transactions to provide stronger foundation for appealing chargebacks
Integration(3 features)
Access to industry's most powerful APIs for enterprise customers
Powerful integrations available for enterprise customers to connect with other business systems
Sync sales and payments data each night to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial information
POS(2 features)
Point of sale system designed specifically for beauty and wellness brands, not storefronts or cafes
Hardware point-of-sale system that integrates with Boulevard Duo App for iPad to process payments
Automation(1 features)
Automate manual tasks so teams can focus more on clients
Client Management(1 features)
Handle client documentation and photo storage efficiently with ability to remind clients to fill out incomplete forms
Data Management(1 features)
Dedicated onboarding team handles data migrations from previous systems including client lists and inventory
Mobile(1 features)
Mobile app for iOS devices to manage operations on the go
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 20 features at very easy complexity.