What online booking systems can I use with my Webfactory website?
16th June 2023
posted 16th June 2023
All our websites can be integrated with a number of different third-party booking systems. In this blog, we'll explain some of the booking systems we recommend and where you can find out more information about them.
What are booking systems?
A booking system is an added piece of website functionality that allows potential customers to make bookings through your website. Many booking systems specialise in different types of bookings such as services, rooms or appointments.
What booking systems do we recommend?
Your Webfactory website can be integrated with any booking system that can supply an embeddable code or widget. With this in mind, we recommend the following booking systems; Simply Book, Simply Meet, Acuity Scheduling, Fresha (formerly Shedul), FreetoBook, BookaLet, and Book When. If you want to use a different provider, get in touch to see If their system is compatible with ours.
Simply Book Information
Simply Book is a booking system that shows your services and availability to potential customers. You can accept bookings and payments through the services they provide. You can find out more information regarding functionalities and fees on their website.
Some features available:
Online bookings, SMS/Email notifications, Client/Admin App, Payments, Integration options, and custom features.
Simply Meet Information
Simply Meet is a branch of Simply Book that is designed for scheduling appointments only. You can set your availability and share links with clients. You can accept bookings and payments through the service they provide, just like Simply Book. You can learn more about Simply Meet's fees and functionalities on their website.
Some features available:
Share links, set reminders, Integrate with all calendars, Calendar Sync, Set Buffer times, detect time zones, and App integration.
Acuity Scheduling Information
Acuity is a booking system used for booking appointments online. Potential customers can view your real-time schedule and see when you are available. They can then book their appointment through the booking system. You can learn more about Acuity fees and functionalities on their website.
Some features available:
Fully customisable to your brand, customised scheduling page, real-time availability, organise client information, sync calendars, and accept online payments.
Shedul/ Fresha Information
Fresha (formerly Shedul) is a booking system designed for scheduling appointments for salons, spas, health clinics, beauty salons, and personal trainers. Potential customers can book appointments through the booking system and make payments for the services. You can find out more about Fresha's fees and functionalities on their website.
Some features available:
Schedule appointments, process payments, POS, Marketing promotions, inventory, and reporting/analytics.
Freetobook Information
Freetobook is a booking system with a variety of options to choose from. You can use the system for simple bookings and also take payments. This is a handy booking system for those who are taking bookings for a B&B, Hotel or Hostel. You can learn more about Freetobook's fees and functionalities on their website.
Some features available:
Direct booking, channel connections, secure payments, and extra upgrade features.
Bookalet Information
Bookalet is a handy booking system for holiday lets. You can learn more about Bookalet's fees and functionalities on their website.
Some features available:
Online payments, Calendar sync, sophisticated booking forms, discount options, marketing channels, record/track payments, SMS notifications and receipts/invoices,
Book When Information
Book When is another handy booking system for those who are taking bookings courses, events and classes. You can learn more about Bookalet's fees and functionalities on their website.
Some features available:
Memberships, Customer grouping, customer booking forms, Online/offline payments, reminders, multiple bookings, multiple ticket types, recurring events, custom booking pages, multiple admins, discount codes, Zoom integration, and a Calendar feed.
Want to use a booking system not on this list?
If you want to use a booking system not on this list, get in touch. We might still be able to integrate it with your website. You can send us an email with further information to hello@webfactory.co.uk.