Booking, without the stress.
BookFreely is an online marketplace that connects customers with trusted local service businesses. It's a two-sided platform: customers get a single place to search, compare, and book services with clear deposit and refund policies up-front. Businesses get a lightweight system for managing their calendar, taking payments securely, communicating with customers, and growing their book of business.
Our mission
Our mission is to make booking any service — from a haircut to a home repair to a private chef — as simple as booking a table for dinner. Independent service businesses deserve modern software, and their customers deserve clarity about what they're paying for and when.
How it works
Payments are processed securely through an encrypted checkout. Customers pay only the deposit each business sets — refundable or non-refundable is disclosed on every listing before checkout. When a booking completes, funds are automatically routed to the business's payout account, minus BookFreely's 5% platform fee. Identity verification is handled by our secure payments partner, so a business becomes active on the marketplace as soon as verification is confirmed.
Why it matters
Most service bookings still happen through phone calls, DMs, and calendar screenshots. That's stressful for customers who don't know what they're committing to, and painful for businesses juggling reminders, no-shows, and payment collection. BookFreely brings both sides into one place with the transparency and safety of a real marketplace.
For customers
- 01Search for a serviceFilter by category, city, or keyword to find businesses near you.
- 02Compare businessesReviews, pricing, deposit policy, and safety badges all in one place.
- 03Book onlinePick a time slot from the business's live availability. No phone tag.
- 04Pay securelyOnly the deposit — clearly refundable or non-refundable — via encrypted checkout.
- 05Enjoy the serviceAutomatic reminders 24 h and 1 h before. Pay the rest when the service is done.
For businesses
- 01Create your businessSign up in minutes with your business name, description, and contact info.
- 02Complete verificationConfirm your identity and payout account. Your listings activate automatically once verified.
- 03Add your servicesSet pricing, deposit policy, availability, and service location (in-shop, mobile, or online).
- 04Accept bookingsCustomers book directly. You confirm, decline, or reschedule from your dashboard.
- 05Get paidDeposits route to your payout account automatically. BookFreely takes a 5% platform fee.
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