Bookrightly

# Bookrightly: Professional Booking Software Built for UK Trades
## The Booking Solution Designed for Real Service Businesses
Bookrightly is purpose-built booking software for UK service professionals who demand more than generic appointment calendars. Unlike one-size-fits-all platforms or commission-heavy marketplaces, Bookrightly gives barbers, hairdressers, personal trainers, decorators, electricians and other trades their own branded online presence, real-time booking management, and complete control over their earnings — without any commission fees, ever.
## Industry-Specific Features, Not Generic Forms
Bookrightly isn't a compromise. It's engineered around how different trades actually operate, which means each business type gets dedicated tools that make sense for their work:
**For Barbers and Hairdressers:** A live walk-in queue management system so you can see real-time availability as clients drop in or book ahead. Service menus let you display haircuts, treatments, and add-ons with prices and duration. Client reviews build trust and attract new business. The system handles recurring clients seamlessly, colour consultations, and all the nuances of salon operations.
**For Personal Trainers:** Specialised tools include PAR-Q forms to capture health and safety information before training begins. Clients can log workout plans, food diaries, and progress notes directly in their dashboard. Recurring session booking makes ongoing training programs effortless to manage and reschedule. Trainers get detailed client profiles with session history and goals.
**For Decorators and Electricians:** Quote request functionality replaces simple slot pickers with proper project scoping. Multi-day job scheduling handles projects that span weeks, not just hourly appointments. Site visit planning allows you to schedule surveys and measure-ups before committing to a price. VAT-ready invoicing means your accounting works properly from day one, and you can generate professional quotes that become bookings.
Every trade gets access to client profiles, push notifications for reminders and updates, and a day planner that shows your schedule at a glance.
## Your Own Branded Booking Page
Every Bookrightly business gets its own branded online presence at bookrightly.co.uk/your-business-name. You're not hidden on a marketplace or competing for attention in a crowded directory. Clients find you, see your availability in real time, and book directly with your business — not a platform.
The page is fully customisable with your branding, colours, logo, and business information. It works flawlessly on mobile devices where most clients browse. You can also embed the booking widget into your existing website if you already have one, maintaining your own site design while gaining all of Bookrightly's functionality.
Clients don't need to create an account or remember passwords. They book, enter their details, and confirm. The experience is frictionless because fewer steps means more completed bookings.
## Stripe-Powered Deposits Stop No-Shows
No-shows damage your business, waste time, and cost money. Bookrightly uses Stripe-integrated deposits to make booking commitments real. Clients pay a deposit when they book — you set the amount per service. If they show up, the deposit applies to their bill or gets refunded. If they don't show, you keep it.
The result is measurable: no-show rates drop significantly because clients have skin in the game. The system sends automatic reminders before appointments, reducing cancellations further. All payment processing is secure, PCI-compliant, and handled through Stripe, so you never touch sensitive card data.
## Flexible Pricing, Zero Commission
Bookrightly operates on a genuinely freemium model with no tricks:
- **Free Plan:** No time limit, no expiry. Include a basic booking page, real-time availability, and client management. You keep every penny of your earnings.- **Paid Plans:** Starting at £5/month for just a booking widget or basic page. The full branded site with all features runs £10/month.
Every paid plan includes a 90-day free trial with no card required. If a trial expires, you drop to the Free plan — you don't lose your page, data, or clients. Your business stays online.
Compare this to Fresha, Treatwell, or other marketplace platforms that take 20–30% commission on every booking. A barber doing 20 haircuts a month at £20 each loses £120 to commission on a marketplace. With Bookrightly at £10/month, you save £110 monthly and build on your own platform.
## A Dashboard Built for Your Trade
Business owners get a unified control centre: