Simple, cheap booking system: set up in 10 minutes

A simple booking system only needs four things: a booking link customers can use themselves, a calendar that shows available times, a confirmation and reminder for the customer, and ideally the option of a deposit. Everything else is extra. With Klarte you get all of this for free on the Free plan, and setup takes about 10 minutes.

What do you actually need?

• Booking link: one link you put in your Instagram bio, on Google and on your website.
• Services with duration: so the system only shows times that fit.
• Opening hours and breaks: so you don't get booked over lunch.
• Reminder: an email or SMS the day before reduces no-shows.
• Deposit (optional): the customer pays when booking and has something to lose.

What you don't need when you're small: a point-of-sale system, inventory, a marketplace, payroll and an app for employees. That's where the price and complexity come from.

What should a cheap booking system cost?

Many systems charge per employee, often 150–300 NOK per person per month, plus extras for online booking and SMS. If you work alone and take 60 hours of appointments a month, it's worth asking: what does each booking cost?

Read how to calculate the total cost, or see the comparison of booking systems.

Get started in 10 minutes

1. Create an account (1 min): sign up for free, no card needed.
2. Add your services (3 min): name, duration, price and a deposit if you like.
3. Set your opening hours (2 min): and a break between appointments.
4. Test it yourself (2 min): book an appointment on your own link.
5. Share your link (2 min): in your Instagram bio, your Google profile and on your website.

Is free good enough?

For many people who work alone, yes. The Free plan includes unlimited bookings. When you want SMS reminders or a lower fee on deposits, you can upgrade at any time, and there is no lock-in period.

See setup guides for your industry, for example hairdressers, tattoo artists or massage therapists.