Bookly Custom Duration (Add-on)

Bookly Custom Duration - Flexible service time management in Bookly

Bookly Custom Duration is an extension of the Bookly booking system, designed for companies and service providers who require greater flexibility in service duration. It allows you to define custom session lengths, tailor appointments to individual client needs, and automatically recalculate costs based on the selected visit length. Integration with the Bookly interface makes changes to the calendar and booking form seamless and intuitive.

Key Features of Bookly Custom Duration

• Possibility to set multiple duration variants for one service - shorter and longer sessions available without creating separate items in the catalog.
• Option for the customer to select the duration when making a reservation, with automatic matching of available slots.
• Dynamic price recalculation depending on the selected service length, taking into account hourly rates or fixed tariffs.
• Tailor the duration to a specific employee or resource – different lengths for different specialists.
• Minimum and maximum duration and step settings (e.g., every 15, 30, or 60 minutes) that prevent non-standard bookings outside the set limits.
• Compatibility with your existing Bookly form – personalize without having to rebuild your booking system.

Business benefits

The introduction of Bookly Custom Duration streamlines schedule management and improves customer satisfaction by offering options that better align with actual needs. Flexible duration settings allow you to maximize resource utilization, reduce empty slots, and increase revenue by selling longer sessions. For service providers with diverse offerings (e.g., consultations, therapies, beauty treatments, sports classes), the tool simplifies administration, reduces manual changes, and eliminates the need to create multiple similar services simply to vary durations.

Example applications

• Therapy room – you can book 30-, 45- or 60-minute sessions with one specialist.
• Language school - flexible 45 or 90-minute lessons, with automatic billing for the chosen length.
• Beauty salon - different treatment lengths for different employees without creating separate services.
• Space rental - the ability to book rooms for non-standard times, e.g. during the day, with a set booking interval.

Integration with the booking process and management

Bookly Custom Duration works seamlessly with existing Bookly features, ensuring that selected service durations are reflected directly in the calendar and availability. Administrators can set rules for minimum booking intervals, global time steps, and individual rules for specific services and employees. As a result, the system automatically blocks conflicts and updates availability, streamlining daily workflows.

Why choose Bookly Custom Duration

• Greater offering flexibility without complicating the service structure.
• Better fit to the business model: payment for time, different tariffs, promotions related to longer sessions.
• Standardize the booking process and make calendar management easier.
• Improve customer experience with clear and transparent appointment time options.

Bookly Custom Duration is a solution designed for Bookly users who require precise control over the length of their services and want to offer their customers more choice. Implementing this feature reduces administrative work and maximizes the utilization of available time slots, resulting in more efficient operations and improved business results.