BookingLive vs Reservio
BookingLive
bookinglive.com
Reservio
reservio.comSide by side
| Figure | BookingLive | Reservio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £11.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 14 | 7 |
| Spec score · Appointment Scheduling Software | 9.0 (#11) | 9.2 (#7) |
| API | The API uses a proprietary hashstring authentication method and returns JSON from documented calls such as starting orders and retrieving order details. | A public API is available only on the Pro plan; Reservio creates API access after contact and links to API documentation hosted on Apiary. |
| Automated reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Booking pages | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar sync | two-way | two-way |
| Company history | BookingLive says it has supported organisations since 2009 and lists Bristol, England as its office location. | Reservio says it launched its online booking form in 2013 and released its Android and iOS business app in 2018. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists BookingLive as founded in 2014, while the company’s About page says it has supported organisations since 2009. | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Group booking | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include WordPress, Stripe, Outlook, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics and Zapier. | Supported connections include Google Calendar, iCal, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Google Contacts, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Shopify, WooCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, Magento, GoDaddy, Weebly, Mailchimp, GetResponse, AWeber, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram. |
| Online payments | The system supports more than 30 payment gateways, full or deposit payments, refunds and childcare vouchers. | The platform accepts online payments and advertises payment processing for reducing no-shows. |
| Payment collection | Yes | Yes |
| Praise: support | Capterra review material includes users describing customer service positively and saying the product helped launch or operate booking services. | GetApp reviewers commonly describe support as responsive, friendly and helpful, with fast answers and issue resolution. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews; the page lists 3.9 for ease of use and 4.4 for customer service. | 4.6 out of 5 from 142 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 142 reviews. |
Plans
BookingLive
- StartFree
- Grow£11.99 a month
- Professional£35.99 a month
- White label£1,500 a year
- Extensions£3,750 a year
- Enterprise£7,500 a year
- Enterprise implementation and support£7,500 a year
- Tier 1 hosting£7,500 a year
- Virtual queuing£7,500 a year
- Tier 2 hosting£22,500 a year
Reservio
- FreeFree
- Enterprise€40 a month
- FreeFree
- Starter$9 a month
- Standard$19 a month
- Pro$39 a month
- Enterprise Solution€40 a month
In their own words
BookingLive
BookingLive has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Reservio
Reservio is a booking platform available on the web, iOS, and Android. It provides booking pages, payment collection, group bookings, two-way calendar sync, and automated reminders. Its free plan costs nothing and allows 40 bookings per 30 days for up to 100 clients. Starter lists 200 bookings per 30 days and unlimited clients; Standard lists 500 bookings per 30 days, and Pro lists unlimited bookings. A 14-day trial is included in the pricing notes. Enterprise costs €40 a month, with a minimum monthly payment starting at 40 EUR; pricing varies by calendars and premium features. It includes multiple calendars and branches under one account and a personalized account created by Reservio. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic. The plans make booking allowances explicit at the lower tiers, while the Enterprise listing describes a multi-calendar and multi-branch setup.