Whereby

whereby.com
Scheduling & Booking
Weekend Project

All-in-one online booking and scheduling platform

How to Replace Whereby

Overview

Whereby is a web-based booking system that helps service businesses manage appointments, payments, and client communications. It combines scheduling, invoicing, and customer management in one integrated platform.

Features

41 features across 15 categories

Analytics(2)

No-Show TrackingPremium

Record and analyze no-show patterns to identify problem clients.

Reporting & AnalyticsPremium

Track booking trends, revenue, and business metrics with customizable reports.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Branding(3)

Branded Booking Page

Customize your booking page with your logo, colors, and branding elements.

Custom DomainPremium

Use your own domain name for your booking page instead of a Whereby subdomain.

White-Label OptionsPremium

Completely customize the branding for resale or multi-brand operations.

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

CRM(3)

Client Communication History

View all communications with clients including emails and appointment notes in one place.

Client Database

Maintain comprehensive customer profiles with contact information, booking history, and notes.

Client PortalPremium

Private portal where clients can view their appointment history and manage bookings.

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Calendar(2)

Google Calendar Sync

Two-way synchronization with Google Calendar to avoid double-bookings.

Outlook Calendar Sync

Synchronize appointments with Microsoft Outlook calendar automatically.

Also in: YouCanBookMe, Planhat, Notion

Communication(3)

Automated Reminders

Send email and SMS reminders to clients before their scheduled appointments.

Chat Support WidgetPremium

Add a live chat widget to your booking page for real-time customer support.

Notification Preferences

Let clients customize when and how they receive appointment notifications.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Finance(2)

Invoicing & Billing

Automatically generate and send invoices to clients after appointments or services.

Revenue TrackingPremium

Monitor income by service, client, or time period with detailed financial reports.

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

Forms(2)

Custom Booking FormsPremium

Create custom intake forms and questionnaires to collect client information before appointments.

Questionnaire BuilderPremium

Create custom pre-appointment questionnaires to gather client preferences and health information.

Also in: Squarespace, monday.com, Notion

Integrations(1)

API AccessPremium

Programmatic access to booking data and functions for custom integrations.

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Localization(1)

Multi-Language SupportPremium

Offer booking interfaces in multiple languages to serve international clients.

Management(5)

Appointment Templates

Pre-configure appointment types with default durations, pricing, and settings.

Multi-Location SupportPremium

Manage multiple business locations with separate calendars and staff.

Resource Management

Manage multiple staff members, rooms, or equipment availability across your booking system.

Service Categories & Packages

Organize services into categories and create bundled service packages.

Staff SchedulingPremium

Assign staff members to specific time slots and manage their availability.

Marketing(3)

Custom Booking LinkPremium

Generate unique booking links for specific services or campaigns.

Discount & Promo CodesPremium

Create and manage discount codes for promotions and special offers.

Email Marketing ToolsPremium

Send newsletters and marketing campaigns to your client database.

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

Native iOS and Android apps for on-the-go appointment management and client access.

Payments(4)

Deposit & Partial PaymentsPremium

Collect upfront deposits or split payments across multiple transactions.

Payment Processing

Accept online payments via credit cards, bank transfers, and digital wallets directly through booking.

Subscription ManagementPremium

Set up recurring billing cycles for subscription-based services.

Transaction Fees

Transparent payment processing with competitive transaction fees.

Scheduling(8)

Buffer Time Between Appointments

Set minimum gaps between bookings for preparation or travel.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

Allow clients to cancel or reschedule appointments with customizable policies.

Group Classes & EventsPremium

Schedule group sessions, workshops, and events with multiple participant management.

Online Booking Calendar

Customizable booking page where clients can view availability and schedule appointments in real-time.

Recurring Appointments

Set up automatic recurring bookings for subscriptions or regular service customers.

Resource Availability RulesPremium

Set complex availability rules for resources based on time, day, or custom criteria.

Time Zone Management

Automatically handle client bookings across multiple time zones with proper conversion.

Waitlist ManagementPremium

Automatically notify clients when cancellations occur and fill spots from your waitlist.

Video(1)

Video Conferencing IntegrationPremium

Embed Zoom or Microsoft Teams directly into appointment confirmations for virtual meetings.

Pricing

Starter

$9/mo
  • Basic booking and scheduling

Professional

Popular
$29/mo
  • Advanced features and integrations

Business

$99/mo
  • Enterprise features for growing businesses

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Whereby

Monthly$9/mo
Yearly$108/yr
5-Year Total$540

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$108
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$324
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Whereby alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy Whereby

Better Value
Monthly cost$90/mo
3-year total$3,240
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Whereby saves ~$33,720 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

26 known integrations