Online booking and appointments for your business
Customers pick the service, date and time from their phone, and the request comes straight to you. On your own site, with no commission on each booking.
Let them book without messaging you first
Arranging every appointment by message takes time: which day, what time, which service, how much. And messages that arrive at night, or while you're with a customer, get answered late or not at all.
With online booking, customers see what you offer and what's available, and request their slot at any time. You receive the complete request.
How it works
- The customer opens your site, from Google, your social media or a link you sent.
- They pick the service, date and time, seeing what's available.
- They send the request with their details.
- It comes straight to you, and you confirm and get paid however you prefer.
What's included
- Your services with prices, so customers arrive knowing what they want.
- Availability on display, so you never offer a slot that's already taken.
- Complete requests, with the service, the date and the customer's details.
- Confirmation your way: instant, or reviewed by you.
- Built for phones first, where most people book.
- No commission per booking. You pay for the site and it's yours.
If you get a lot of bookings, we can add a dashboard to see and manage them all in one place. That's custom software.
Your own system or a platform with commission
Platforms charge for bringing you customers, and also for the ones who were already yours: those who come back, those who arrive by word of mouth or those who search for you by name. With your own system, those customers book directly with you.
You don't need to leave the platforms. You stay there so people discover you, and every direct booking is a commission you don't pay.
Two real examples
Elisha Nail Art, a nail salon in Hojancha, Guanacaste. Clients pick the service, check availability and send their request in three steps. They pay nothing upfront, and the owner confirms each appointment on WhatsApp. See the Elisha Nail Art case.
GoTransfer CR, private shuttles from Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Every route has its own page with a fixed price, and travelers book on WhatsApp with the message already written. See the GoTransfer case.
Which businesses it's for
- Salons, barbershops and spas that arrange appointments by message all day.
- Clinics and practices that want patients to request an appointment without calling.
- Restaurants that take table reservations and orders.
- Hotels, tours and transfers that want more direct bookings.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a booking system cost?
It depends on how many services you offer, how you manage your availability and whether you'll take payments online. Tell us what you need and you get the exact price in writing before we start.
Is the booking confirmed instantly?
Your choice. It can be confirmed automatically, or reach you as a request for you to review and confirm. Many businesses prefer to confirm themselves.
Can I charge a deposit?
Yes. You can ask for it by SINPE Móvil or bank transfer when you confirm, or charge it online at booking. If you charge online, the payment gateway takes a fee on every payment, and that fee is theirs.
Do I have to leave Booking, Airbnb or the app I already use?
No. Platforms help people who don't know you find you. Your own system is for the customers who are already yours, so you don't pay commission on them.
How is it different from a booking app?
With an app, your customers book on someone else's platform, and many charge per appointment or more as you grow. Your own system lives on your site, under your brand, and stays in your name. If you're just starting out and want to test the idea, an app may be enough.
Let's talk about your business
Tell us what you do and we'll send you a proposal with a price and a delivery date.