How to Build Your Own Whereby
Replace Whereby with a custom build. All-in-one online booking and scheduling platform
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 41 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 41 features
Scheduling(8 features)
Set minimum gaps between bookings for preparation or travel.
Allow clients to cancel or reschedule appointments with customizable policies.
Schedule group sessions, workshops, and events with multiple participant management.
Customizable booking page where clients can view availability and schedule appointments in real-time.
Set up automatic recurring bookings for subscriptions or regular service customers.
+3 more in this category
Management(5 features)
Pre-configure appointment types with default durations, pricing, and settings.
Manage multiple business locations with separate calendars and staff.
Manage multiple staff members, rooms, or equipment availability across your booking system.
Organize services into categories and create bundled service packages.
Assign staff members to specific time slots and manage their availability.
Payments(4 features)
Collect upfront deposits or split payments across multiple transactions.
Accept online payments via credit cards, bank transfers, and digital wallets directly through booking.
Set up recurring billing cycles for subscription-based services.
Transparent payment processing with competitive transaction fees.
Branding(3 features)
Customize your booking page with your logo, colors, and branding elements.
Use your own domain name for your booking page instead of a Whereby subdomain.
Completely customize the branding for resale or multi-brand operations.
Communication(3 features)
Send email and SMS reminders to clients before their scheduled appointments.
Add a live chat widget to your booking page for real-time customer support.
Let clients customize when and how they receive appointment notifications.
CRM(3 features)
View all communications with clients including emails and appointment notes in one place.
Maintain comprehensive customer profiles with contact information, booking history, and notes.
Private portal where clients can view their appointment history and manage bookings.
Marketing(3 features)
Generate unique booking links for specific services or campaigns.
Create and manage discount codes for promotions and special offers.
Send newsletters and marketing campaigns to your client database.
Analytics(2 features)
Record and analyze no-show patterns to identify problem clients.
Track booking trends, revenue, and business metrics with customizable reports.
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.