# Better Bookings > Better Bookings is online booking software for service businesses. It provides scheduling, payments, team management, automated reminders, and client management for salons, barbers, clinics, spas, personal trainers, and other appointment-based businesses. Pricing starts at £20/month with no commissions. ## Product - [Features](https://betterbookings.co/features): Online booking, team scheduling, payments, deposits, no-show protection, analytics, custom branding, waitlists, and reviews. - [Pricing](https://betterbookings.co/pricing): Solo plan £20/mo, Team plan £40/mo. No commissions, no per-seat charges. 14-day free trial. - [AI Booking Agent](https://betterbookings.co/ai-booking-agent): 24/7 AI receptionist that answers calls, books appointments, and handles customer queries automatically. - [Enterprise](https://betterbookings.co/enterprise): Multi-location booking with custom branded apps, API access, and dedicated account management. - [White-Label Licensing](https://betterbookings.co/licensing): Resell Better Bookings under your own brand. For community centres, franchises, and software resellers. - [Compare](https://betterbookings.co/compare): Side-by-side comparison with Booksy, Fresha, Calendly, Acuity, and Mindbody. - [FAQ](https://betterbookings.co/faq): Frequently asked questions about pricing, features, setup, and security. ## Features (detailed) - [Online Booking](https://betterbookings.co/features/online-booking): 24/7 online scheduling, recurring bookings, waitlists, calendar sync, QR check-in, embeddable widgets. - [Payments & Deposits](https://betterbookings.co/features/payments): Stripe payments, deposits, gift cards, session packs, memberships, no-show fees. - [Team Management](https://betterbookings.co/features/team-management): Staff scheduling, per-staff pages, commissions, resource/room management. - [Client Management](https://betterbookings.co/features/client-management): CRM, intake forms, session notes, waivers, dependent profiles. - [Reminders](https://betterbookings.co/features/reminders): SMS/email reminders, follow-ups, review requests, marketing automations. - [Analytics](https://betterbookings.co/features/analytics): Revenue, staff performance, booking trends, retention metrics. - [Branding](https://betterbookings.co/features/branding): Custom colours, logo, domain, multi-language support. - [Classes](https://betterbookings.co/features/classes): Group bookings, class scheduling, memberships, session packs. ## Integrations - [Stripe](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/stripe): Payment processing, deposits, refunds, gift card sales. - [Google Calendar](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/google-calendar): Two-way calendar sync, availability blocking. - [SMS Reminders](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/sms-reminders): Automated SMS appointment reminders. - [Email Notifications](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/email-notifications): Booking confirmations, reminders, follow-ups. - [Instagram](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/instagram): Book Now button on Instagram profile. - [Google Business](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/google-business): Booking button on Google Maps/Search listing. - [Website Embed](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/website-embed): Embeddable booking widget for any website. - [Zapier](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/zapier): Connect to 5000+ apps for workflow automation. - [WhatsApp](https://betterbookings.co/integrations/whatsapp): Booking reminders and confirmations via WhatsApp. ## Industries - [Salons](https://betterbookings.co/for/salons): Salon booking software with team scheduling, walk-ins, and deposits. - [Barbershops](https://betterbookings.co/for/barbershops): Barbershop booking with QR codes and repeat client tracking. - [Clinics](https://betterbookings.co/for/clinics): Clinic booking with intake forms, consent, and treatment history. - [Personal Trainers](https://betterbookings.co/for/personal-trainers): PT booking with session packs and client progress tracking. - [Spas](https://betterbookings.co/for/spas): Spa booking with deposits, waitlists, and premium branding. - [Tattoo Studios](https://betterbookings.co/for/tattoo-studios): Tattoo booking with mandatory deposits and consultation workflows. - [Yoga Studios](https://betterbookings.co/for/yoga-studios): Class scheduling with memberships and session packs. - [Massage Therapists](https://betterbookings.co/for/massage-therapists): Massage booking with buffer time and client records. - [Nail Salons](https://betterbookings.co/for/nail-salons): Nail salon booking with per-tech pages and service tiers. - [Pet Groomers](https://betterbookings.co/for/pet-groomers): Pet grooming booking with breed-specific durations and rebooking reminders. ## Blog (Guides & Resources) - [How to Reduce No-Shows](https://betterbookings.co/blog/how-to-reduce-no-shows): 7 practical strategies to reduce salon cancellations and protect revenue. - [Should You Take Deposits?](https://betterbookings.co/blog/should-you-take-deposits-for-appointments): Complete guide to appointment deposits for service businesses. - [Cancellation Policy Templates](https://betterbookings.co/blog/cancellation-policy-templates): How to write a cancellation policy clients respect, with templates. - [Booking Software Pricing Models](https://betterbookings.co/blog/booking-software-pricing-models-explained): Per-seat, per-booking, or flat rate explained. - [Better Bookings vs Fresha](https://betterbookings.co/blog/better-bookings-vs-fresha): Honest comparison on features, pricing, and commissions. - [Better Bookings vs Booksy](https://betterbookings.co/blog/better-bookings-vs-booksy): Comparison for barbers and salons. - [Better Bookings vs Calendly](https://betterbookings.co/blog/better-bookings-vs-calendly): Why service businesses need more than a meeting link. - [Online Booking in 10 Minutes](https://betterbookings.co/blog/online-booking-in-10-minutes): Step-by-step setup guide. - [GDPR and Booking Software](https://betterbookings.co/blog/gdpr-booking-software-uk): What UK service businesses must know about data compliance. - [All Blog Posts](https://betterbookings.co/blog): Full archive of guides and resources. ## Company - [About](https://betterbookings.co/about): Our story and mission. - [Contact](https://betterbookings.co/contact): Get in touch with the team. - [Security](https://betterbookings.co/security): How we protect your data. - [Privacy Policy](https://betterbookings.co/privacy): Our privacy practices. - [Terms of Service](https://betterbookings.co/terms): Terms and conditions.