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MRBS

Ch 156.9of 34 Room Booking Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Space typesrooms
  4. 4Recurring bookingsYes
  5. 5Single sign-onYes
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Overview

MRBS is ranked #15 of 34 in room booking software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

MRBS plans and pricing

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MRBS Free Free GPL web application · self-hosted installation mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026

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Free plan
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Space types
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Recurring bookings
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Single sign-on
Yesmrbs.sourceforge.io

Facts

Purpose
MRBS is a free, GPL web application for booking meeting rooms or other resources.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Booking features
It supports flexible repeating bookings, prevents conflicting entries, offers reports and day, week, and month views, and allows booking by time or period.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Access levels
MRBS defines access levels for unknown users, authenticated users, and administrators; administrators can modify other users’ bookings and manage rooms and areas.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Authentication integrations
Authentication options include LDAP, NT domains, Netware, POP3, IMAP, Joomla, WordPress, Wix, CAS, and SAML, among others.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Database support
MRBS supports MySQL and PostgreSQL; its installation guide recommends MySQL 5.7.5 or later or MariaDB 10.0.2 or later for multiple-lock support.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Hosting model
Installation requires placing MRBS files on a web server, creating database tables, and configuring the application.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Server requirements
The installation guide requires PHP 7.2.5 or later and the iconv PHP extension.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Customization
Administrators can configure booking policies, themes, authentication, email, language, and report settings.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Security
The installation guide says MySQL 5.7.5 or later or MariaDB 10.0.2 or later enables a custom database session handler that is more secure than the standard file-based handler.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Recent security fixes
The Version 1.12.2 notes list fixes for open redirects, an unauthenticated kiosk-mode open redirect, and potential SSRF in import functionality.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Support
The development team’s preferred support channel is the GitHub issue tracker, and it says contributors generally work on MRBS in their spare time.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project describes MRBS as suitable for organizations booking meeting rooms and notes use cases including restaurant tables and flying-school aeroplanes.mrbs.sourceforge.io · 7 Oct 2026

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