How to Build Your Own Timekit
Replace Timekit with a custom build. Scheduling, at scale
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 40 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 40 features
Booking Rules(11 features)
Complex custom booking rules and configurations
Define and enforce cancellation policies for bookings
Set a buffer around any other events to avoid back-to-back bookings
Build mini surveys that customers fill as part of the booking process
Set appointment durations from 15 minutes to 24 hours
+6 more in this category
Integration(7 features)
Create pre-configured booking links for specific actions
Embed booking widget directly into your website or application
Share a Timekit-hosted booking page with customers
Secure webhooks with signature verification
Sync with Google Calendar and Microsoft Calendar in both directions
+2 more in this category
API(6 features)
API for querying available time slots and scheduling information
API endpoints for creating, managing and cancelling bookings
API for managing booking projects and configurations
API for managing bookable resources (users, rooms, employees, assets)
Full REST API for custom integrations and advanced customization
+1 more in this category
Appointment Types(4 features)
Allow multiple people to schedule the same slot
Allow invitees to schedule individual appointment slots
Choose a specific order in which team members get booked
Automatically distribute bookings among team members
Reporting(3 features)
View and track all API requests made to your account
Deep dive into scheduling metrics to understand what is working
Detailed reports and analytics on booking metrics and scheduling performance
Communication(2 features)
Ensure everybody is notified if someone cancels
Send booking notifications and reminders at custom intervals
Team Management(2 features)
Centralized payment and invoicing for entire team
Add and remove team members with granular access control
Admin(1 features)
Responsive web interface for managing all aspects of Timekit
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 40 features at very easy complexity.