WordPress appointment scheduling system with online booking, payments, and staff management
Bookly – Appointment Booking and Scheduling Software System
Bookly is a WordPress appointment booking plugin providing online scheduling, staff management, service catalogs, payment processing, Google Calendar sync, custom booking forms, automated notifications, and analytics for service businesses managing client appointments through their website.
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What is Bookly – Appointment Booking and Scheduling Software System?
Bookly is a WordPress appointment booking plugin providing online scheduling with customizable booking forms, staff management with individual schedules, service catalogs with pricing and capacity, payment processing through Stripe and PayPal, two-way Google Calendar synchronization, automated email and SMS notifications, and booking analytics for service-based businesses.
Key Features
Online Booking Form
Customizable front-end form guiding customers through service, staff, and time selection.
Staff Schedule Management
Individual schedules with working hours, breaks, and days off per staff member.
Payment Integration
Accept bookings with Stripe, PayPal, or Mollie payments including deposit options.
Google Calendar Sync
Two-way synchronization keeping staff schedules aligned across platforms.
Automated Notifications
Email and SMS confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups with customizable templates.
Group Bookings
Multiple customers booking the same slot for classes and group sessions.
Who is this for?
Pros
- Customizable booking form adapts to different service business workflows and branding
- Individual staff schedules with working hours and breaks manage multi-staff availability
- Two-way Google Calendar sync prevents double-booking across scheduling platforms
- Payment processing during booking reduces no-shows through prepayment collection
- Automated notifications handle confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups without manual effort
Cons
- •Many advanced features require purchasing separate add-ons beyond the base plugin
- •The add-on pricing model means total cost increases with each additional feature needed
- •Initial configuration of staff, services, and notification templates requires setup time
Product Description
Bookly is a WordPress plugin that provides a complete appointment booking system for service-based businesses. It handles online scheduling, staff management, payment collection, and client communication through a booking interface embedded on your WordPress website.
Booking Interface
The front-end booking form guides customers through service selection, staff preference, date and time selection, and payment. The form is customizable with your branding, colors, and field configurations. Multiple booking form styles accommodate different page layouts and booking flows.
Staff & Service Management
- Staff profiles — individual schedules, working hours, breaks, and days off per staff member
- Service catalog — services with duration, pricing, capacity, and staff assignments
- Service categories — organize services into categories for structured booking navigation
- Group bookings — allow multiple customers to book the same time slot for classes or group sessions
Payment Processing
Accept payments during booking through Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, and other gateways. Configure deposits, full prepayment, or pay-on-arrival options. Payment status is tracked within each booking record.
Calendar Integration
Two-way Google Calendar synchronization keeps staff schedules aligned. Bookly appointments appear on staff Google Calendars, and external events block availability in the booking system. Outlook Calendar integration is available through add-ons.
Notifications
Automated email and SMS notifications handle booking confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and cancellations. Notification templates are customizable with booking detail placeholders. Staff and administrators receive their own notification sets.
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
A polished booking system for WordPress. The core plugin handles common scheduling needs well. The add-on model means costs accumulate for advanced features, so evaluate which add-ons are needed before committing.
