SimplyBook.me
simplybook.meBuild Difficulty: 3/5
Plan for 1-2 weeks of building with AI assistance
Free Appointment Booking System
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Features
109 features across 15 categories
AI(1)
Allow clients to book appointments through natural voice conversations with an AI assistant
Administration(11)
Add and view notes on individual bookings
View bookings in calendar interface
View and manage complete booking history for each client
Multi-location access interface for managing multiple locations from one view
Easily cancel or reschedule bookings from admin interface
Filter calendar view by provider, service, or location
Create bookings manually on behalf of clients
Add multiple admin users with different role assignments
Manage appointment queues
Set days off and vacation periods for service providers
Assign different user roles with specific permissions
Analytics(1)
Monitor bookings, site visits, popular service providers and services
Booking(21)
Allow clients to book with next available service provider
Embed booking functionality as iframe, button, or contact widget on existing websites
Set opening hours and general availability for the business
Create and manage group classes or events for multiple participants
Display booking website in client's timezone
Allow clients to upload files during booking process
Schedule bookings for whole groups at once with upfront payment option
Gather required client information upon booking with customizable questions
Clients can add appointments to their personal calendars with one click
Mobile-optimized booking website where clients can book appointments 24/7
Set maximum number of clients each service provider can accept at once
Create and sell service packages
Allow clients to easily schedule recurring appointments
Link related services or resources to bookings
Define availability and schedules for each service
Organize services into categories for easier client navigation
Set custom duration and buffer times for each service
Set different prices for different services
Add and customize service providers with individual schedules and personalized settings
Add and customize services with unique settings and schedules
Create and manage event tickets
Business Enhancements(5)
Reward loyal customers with a loyalty points system
Create fake bookings to show availability and encourage real bookings
Create and manage membership plans for clients
Manage bookings across multiple service locations with associated providers
Manage a waiting list for fully booked services
Integrations(17)
Custom API for building your own integrations
Sync the booking page with Google Calendar or Outlook Calendar to eliminate scheduling conflicts
Accept bookings directly via Facebook business pages
Native integration with Facebook for bookings and social media management
Native integration with FreshBooks for invoicing
Accept bookings directly from Google Search and Google My Business
Sync with Google My Business profile
API access optimized for high volume usage
Accept bookings directly via Instagram business profiles
Native integration with Instagram for bookings and photo sharing
Integrate booking functionality into Joomla websites
Native integration with QuickBooks for accounting
Integration with Google Business allowing customers to book directly from Google Search results
Integrate booking functionality into Site123 websites
Integrate booking functionality into WordPress websites
Integration with Xero accounting software via file exports
Integration with Zapier for connecting to other applications
Look and Feel(10)
Choose from multiple customizable booking website templates and widgets
Use your own branded favicon on booking website
Use your own custom domain for booking website
Create custom pages on booking website
Automatically pull and display Instagram photos on booking website
Booking website is fully mobile responsive
Support for 15+ languages including English, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian, and more
Add news or blog section to booking website
Upload and display photos on booking page
Remove SimplyBook.me branding from booking page
Marketing(2)
Get listed on Booking.page marketplace where clients can find and book services
Schedule and publish posts, track engagement, manage ads on Google, Meta, and TikTok
Mobile(2)
Mobile admin app for iOS and Android to manage bookings, create clients, receive notifications and reminders on the go
Personalized mobile app for clients to book services, change bookings, view history, and purchase gift cards
Notifications(9)
Receive browser and admin app notifications for new bookings
Customize all notification and reminder emails
Send automated confirmations, reminders, and updates via email
Send branded automated emails
Receive push notifications in the admin app for new booking activity
Your own SMS gateway for sending messages
Send automated reminders and updates via SMS to staff and clients
Send reminders via Telegram messaging platform
Send automated confirmations, reminders, and updates via WhatsApp
Payments(12)
Accept payments via Apple Pay
Collect deposit payments for bookings
Accept payments via Google Pay
Process payments against stored credit cards, display QR codes for mobile payments, send payment links, enable Tap & Pay
Accept online payments and deposits through multiple payment processors
Send payment links to clients for easy payment collection
Process refunds for online payments
Accept payments via PayPal
Accept cash or card payments onsite via integrated POS system
Accept payments via Stripe
Allow clients to add tips to their bookings
Store customer credit cards for future transactions
Promotions(2)
Create and manage discount coupons and gift cards
Sell products upon booking in addition to services
Reviews(2)
Automatically request and display client reviews on booking page
Integrate Google Reviews on booking page
Security(9)
All data is backed up daily
Choose data storage location (UK, US, AU, etc.)
Data hosted in EU servers
HIPAA compliance for medical and health service providers
ISO 27001 certified for information security
Secure password policies for user accounts
SAML Single Sign-On for enterprise security
SOAP notes feature for medical professionals
Secure SSL certificate for booking website
Support(5)
Dedicated account manager for enterprise customers
Complete system setup including configuration, design, and training
Comprehensive help center with detailed explanations and instructions
24/7 live chat support during working week
Extensive video tutorials available on YouTube channel
Pricing
Free
- ✓50 included bookings
- ✓1 custom feature
- ✓1 provider
- ✓Booking website
- ✓Booking widget
- ✓Admin App
- ✓WordPress widget
Basic
- ✓100 included bookings
- ✓3 custom features
- ✓5 providers
- ✓Client App
- ✓Payments and Deposits
- ✓Tips
- ✓Sales (POS)
Standard
- ✓500 included bookings
- ✓8 custom features
- ✓15 providers
- ✓Branded Client App
- ✓HIPAA
- ✓SAML SSO
Premium
Popular- ✓2000 included bookings
- ✓Unlimited custom features
- ✓30 providers
- ✓Payments PRO - Refunds, Payment Links, Vaulted cards
- ✓QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero Integrations
- ✓White label (page footer)
Enterprise
- ✓Custom included bookings
- ✓Unlimited custom features
- ✓Custom providers
- ✓Cluster Interface (Multi-Location access)
- ✓Account Manager
- ✓Queue Manager
- ✓High Load API
- ✓Customized Contracts
- ✓White Label
- ✓Branded Favicon
- ✓Select data location (UK, US, AU, etc.)
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Integrations
19 known integrations