How to Build Your Own SimplyBook.me
Replace SimplyBook.me with a custom build. Free Appointment Booking System
Build Difficulty: 3/5
Plan for 1-2 weeks of building with AI assistance
Estimated Timeline
Based on 109 features at 1-2 Weeks difficulty, expect about 1-2 weeks 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 109 features
Booking(21 features)
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
+16 more in this category
Integrations(17 features)
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
+12 more in this category
Payments(12 features)
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
+7 more in this category
Administration(11 features)
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
+6 more in this category
Look and Feel(10 features)
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
+5 more in this category
Notifications(9 features)
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
+4 more in this category
Security(9 features)
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
+4 more in this category
Business Enhancements(5 features)
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
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 109 features at moderate complexity.