Built for South African service providers
Your clients
deserve better than
“WhatsApp me to book.”
Bookitly gives your salon or barber a professional booking page, sends automatic SMS reminders, and shows you exactly what you earned this month — all from one simple app built for South Africa.
Sound familiar?
Running your 
salon from a diary and a WhatsApp group 
is costing you more than you think.
No-shows steal your income
You blocked out a 90-minute slot for that gel set. The client didn’t show. You made R0 and lost the chance to book someone else in that gap.
Booking messages never stop
“Are you free Friday?” “Can I change my 2pm?” You’re doing this with one hand while cutting, threading, or rolling sets — all day, every day.
You don’t actually know your numbers
You’re fully booked every week but at month-end you can’t say with confidence what you earned, what no-shows cost you, or which clients are worth chasing.
There’s a simpler way
Share one link. Clients book themselves. You focus on your craft.
Send your Bookitly link on WhatsApp, put it in your Instagram bio, share it on Facebook. Your clients pick their service, choose a time that works, and confirm their booking — without calling you or sending a message. They get an automatic SMS reminder so they actually show up. And every rand your salon earns is tracked for you automatically.
Everything your business needs
Simple enough to set up today. Powerful enough to grow with you.
See your whole day instantly
Open the app and your full schedule is right there. Who’s coming, when, and how much time you actually have free before your next walk-in.
Clients book without interrupting you
Your booking link works 24/7. Clients pick a time, write a note, and get confirmation — even while you’re mid-appointment.
Automatic SMS reminders cut no-shows
Bookitly sends your clients a reminder before their appointment. No more chasing people up, no more empty chairs you didn’t see coming.
Know what your business actually earns
Monthly revenue, top clients, no-show rate — all tracked automatically so you know exactly where you stand, any time you check.
A booking page your business can be proud of
Every Bookitly provider gets a professional, shareable profile with their services, prices, photos, and operating hours. Something that looks like a real business, because it is one.
Everything you know about your clients, in one place
Visit history, booking preferences, notes — and which clients haven’t booked in a while so you can reach out before they go elsewhere.
Made for your industry
Whatever your specialty, Bookitly works for you.
Simple, honest pricing
Less than a 
tank
of petrol. No surprises.
Free — forever
R0 / month
For getting started, no pressure.
3 services- Client booking page
- Push notifications for new bookings
- No credit card required
- Up to 20 appointments / month
Pro
R249 / month
For salons serious about growth.
- Unlimited appointments
- Unlimited services
- 100 SMS credits included monthly
- Full client profiles + photo gallery
- Revenue tracking and monthly stats
- Top client of the month
- Professional public profile page
Need more SMS credits? Top up anytime — R25 for 100 credits. Credits never expire.
Fresha charges in dollars and still doesn't support SA payments. Goldie costs R370/month converted from USD. Bookitly is R249, rand-priced, built for South Africa, supported in South Africa.
Got questions?
Everything you need
to know.
Yes. Bookitly has a free plan that lets you take up to 20 appointments per month with no credit card required. It's genuinely free — not a free trial that expires. When your business grows and you need unlimited appointments, SMS reminders, and full client management, you can upgrade to Pro at R249 per month.
No. Your clients don't download anything. You share your personal Bookitly booking link — on WhatsApp, in your Instagram bio, or on Facebook — and they tap it, pick a service, choose a time, and confirm. It works on any phone and any browser. If they can order from Takealot they can book with Bookitly.
Three things. First, Bookitly is the only SA booking platform with a native Android app — Fresha and Booksy are web-only. Second, Bookitly charges a flat monthly fee with zero commission on bookings — Fresha charges a percentage fee on new clients discovered through their marketplace. Third, Bookitly is built specifically for South African service providers, priced in Rand, with local payment support built in. No dollar pricing. No foreign fees. No surprises.
Bookitly sends your clients an automatic SMS reminder before their appointment so they don't forget and don't leave you with an empty slot. Your Pro plan includes 100 SMS credits per month. For even stronger no-show protection, PayFast deposit collection is available — clients pay a deposit at the time of booking so only serious clients take your slots.
Bookitly works for any appointment-based service business. Hair salons and stylists, nail technicians, beauty therapists, lash and brow studios, massage therapists, wellness practitioners, body alignment specialists, physiotherapists, barbers, and more. Solo operator or small team — if you run a service business where clients book time with you, Bookitly was built for you.
Most providers are live in under 5 minutes. You add your services, set your working hours, and share your booking link. There's no manual to read, no technical knowledge needed, and no one to call. If you can use WhatsApp you can set up Bookitly.
When a client cancels you get notified immediately via push notification on your phone. The slot opens back up automatically so other clients can book it. You can also manually block or open slots from the app at any time. With PayFast deposits enabled, cancellations drop significantly because clients have skin in the game.
Absolutely. Bookitly has a Quick Book button on the home screen — one tap, enter the client's name and number, pick a service, confirm. Done in 15 seconds without stepping away from what you're doing. Walk-ins and booked appointments live side by side in your schedule.
Yes on both. Your client list belongs to you — not Bookitly. Every client profile, booking history, phone number, and note you add is yours. We don't sell your data or use it to market to your clients. If you ever leave Bookitly you can export your full client list. Your data is stored securely and we comply with POPIA — South Africa's data protection law.
The Bookitly app is a native Android app which means your schedule and client list load from your device. You can view your existing appointments without a connection. New bookings from clients and real-time updates require an internet connection, but the core of your day — seeing who's coming in and when — is always available on your phone.
Stop losing money to
empty chairs and no-shows.
Join South African solo providers who’ve already swapped their diary for Bookitly.
No credit card requiredSet up in under 5 minutesCancel anytimeBuilt and supported in South Africa