Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System vs RepairBuddy – Repair Shop CRM & Booking Plugin for WordPress

Booking Calendar plugin is an nice and user friendly tool for creating reservation systems for your WordPress website. Create any type of scheduling calendar just in a few minutes. There is a lot of settings and useful functions that you can use. View our plugin Demo pages: Demo Page Hours Demo Page Our plugin have a lot of great features that you will like. Below we described some of useful features of our plugin. Features of Free version Easy install and use Works great with all WordPress versions Fully Responsive Unlimited Forms and Extras Reservation Calendars in Widgets Ability to set days availability(Available, Booked, Unavailable) and Price Ability to change Date format, Week days format Ability to set Start Day of the week Ability to select Unavailable week days Ability to change days selection type(Multiple days or Single day selection) Ability to show/hide “Check in/Check out”, “Number of items”, Form and Extras titles Ability to send email notification to user and administrator after book request submited or approved Ability to send email notification to user after book request canceled or deleted(rejected) Ability to add unlimited text, checkbox, select and TextArea fields to the Form Filters for searching reservations Reservation single View Ability to set Multiple choice for select field Ability to set Required option for each field in form Ability to create unlimited Themes Ability to approve book request instantly Ability to set scroll offset Ability to change the currency and default texts Ability to Enable/Disable Terms & Conditions Ability to show day info on hover for widget Uses CSS3 User friendly back-end Tested on popular WordPress themes You can upgrade the free version to Pro version to add some great features. Features of Pro version Fully design customization Ability to book events by hours User permissions Ability to set day Marked Price Operation type(+/-) for Extra fields Price type(price/percent) for Extra fields Ability to change price and percent for Extra field Reservation Month View Ability to redirect visitor to a new page after submission Ability to add Information for users and administrators Ability to set Maximum width Ability to change font size, font weight and font style of elements Ability to set Info Border radius, default Year and Month, background color, all fields background colors, text colors Features of Extended version Multi-User functionality Different values for different days of week Google ReCaptcha Ability to use Discount option depending on the days Minumum day(hour) value Maximum day(hour) value Ability to edit Reservations from admin panel Payment System Pay in cash functionality Integrated with PayPal If you have any type of question occuring our plugin contact us at our plugin SUPPORT FORUM. This plugin is one of the most important tool for any reservation website. Scheduling engine is an handy tool for creating any type of Scheduling system(for example Hotel and Restaurant booking, salon booking, meeting room booking, travel and tour shedulding, service and seat shedulding, car rent, event booking …). You can also use our plugin for cottages, hotel rooms, houses, villas, apartments, bikes, technics, pools, beauty salons, spas, massage therapists, coaching, phone advice, consultation, conference, course, fitness center, yoga class or gym reservations. Our plugin will be helpful if you have one of this professions – doctor, dentists, clinic, medical, photographer, lawyer etc. Step by step guide Calendars Page On this page you can add new Scheduling Calendars, edit or delete existing. Click “Add” to create new one. Type the name. Then choose Theme,Form and Extra. Then select the date(click on the start date, then click on the end date, if you need to select days from next months as well, then click on start date and change month from top and then select the end date) After you selected date you will see this options Set days availability – Set days status using this option(Available, Booked, Unavailable). Number Available – Set the number for available things(rooms, place or anything that users should book) in a day. Price – Type the price for one day. Marked Price – Type the marked price for one day. Information for users – Type here information for your users(they will see it on front-end). Information for administrators – Type here information for administrators(administrators will see it from admin panel). Reservations Page On this page you can Approve, Reject, Cancel, Delete or just view Reservations. First you need to select the calendar you want to check(from top). Then you need to select the reservation and then change the status(also, you can select several reservations and then change their statuses from top). If you want to see details then open it from top right side. You can use filters page to find reservations you need quickly and easier. Use the Status, select the Period or use search field. Also, use the Month View, we think it’s an handy function. Forms Page On this page you can add new Forms, edit or delete existing Forms. Click “Add Form” to create new Form. Type new form name. Then click on “Plus” button to add new fields or edit the default existing fields. You can add 4 different type of fields. You can add simple text field, TextArea, Checkbox and Select fields. Open the field option from left for editing texts or selecting option. Don’t forget to save the new form that you have created. Extras Page On this page you can add new Extras, edit or delete existing Extras. Click “Add Extra” to create new Extra. Type new extra name. Then click on “Plus” button to add new Extra fields or edit the default existing Extra fields. Open the extra field option from left, then set the option or remove the Items. Also, check the options for every item. Type the Label, choose the Operation type, choose Price type, type the Price/Percent. Save the new Extra field. Themes Page On this page you can add new Themes, edit or delete existing Themes. Click “Add Theme” to create new Theme. Type new theme name. Then edit the General options. You can set a different options for theme from this page such as Date format, Week days format, Start Day of the week, Enable instant approval and other options . Options like Then open Styles and Colors tab and configure some design options. You can set the Maximum width, font sizes, colors, background color and other design settings. Then open Notifications tab and configure it. From here you can edit(disable) all notifications that users or administrator will receive. Then open Default Texts tab and configure it. You can change the default texts from here. At the end save the new Theme. User permissions Page On this page you can set your users permissions. You can change users permission for our plugin all pages. For example if you set user permission for Forms page to “Editor” Role, then all users that have this Role can get access for this page. Uninstall Page On this page you can remove our plugin, but if you uninstall the plugin this way then you will delete all Database Tables. If you think that you can use our plugin in future then don’t use this page for uninstalling our plugin(use the WordPress plugins standard page for removing the plugin). Featured Plugins Page On this page you can check our Featured plugins. If you have any type of question occuring our plugin contact us at our plugin SUPPORT FORUM.

RepairBuddy is the ultimate Repair Shop CRM & Booking Plugin for WordPress. Whether you run a cell phone repair shop, computer repair business, drone repair, watch repair, bicycle repair, or electronics service center, RepairBuddy helps you manage everything in one place. It combines CRM (customer relationship management), booking system, job tracking, invoices, payments, notifications, and customer feedback — all inside your WordPress site. 🔧 Why Choose RepairBuddy? Accept repair bookings online from your website. Manage devices, brands, models, and services. Send repair estimates for customer approval/rejection. Create work orders and repair tickets with QR codes. Assign jobs to technicians and track progress. Provide online status check for customers. Collect online and offline payments (integrates with WooCommerce). Expenses Manage your expenses For your repair shop nicely. Send SMS and email notifications automatically. Request customer reviews and feedback after jobs. Use maintenance reminders to bring customers back. Generate reports on sales, technicians, and customers. and much more RepairBuddy transforms your website into a professional repair shop management system, saving time and building customer trust. 🚀 Advanced Online Repair Booking System (NEW) RepairBuddy now includes a next-generation repair booking module designed for modern repair businesses. Customers can: – Use the system for any repair type — devices can represent cars, watches, TVs, drones, jewelry, appliances, or any item you repair on-site or in-store. – Select Device Type → Brand → Device Model for accurate identification. – Enter device details such as IMEI, serial number, notes, and custom fields. – Choose multiple repair services per device. – Book multiple devices in a single order. – Select a preferred appointment type: – In-Store Repair – Pickup Service – On-Site Repair / Repair at Customer Location – Ship-In Repair – Choose from available dates and time slots based on your business schedule. Once the booking is completed: – A draft estimate is automatically created – An appointment is scheduled for the selected time – The customer receives email & SMS confirmation – Admins can review, edit, or convert the booking into a job instantly ➡️ This turns your WordPress website into a fully automated repair booking system. 👉 Checkout RepairBuddy Premium for even more features. To see RepairBuddy in action, watch the demo video: 🔥 Key Features of RepairBuddy 📅 Appointments & Scheduling Management (NEW) RepairBuddy includes a powerful Appointments module for complete scheduling control. Admins can: – Create appointments manually or from repair jobs – Add direct appointments without a booking – Schedule appointments from: – Booking submissions – Job pages – Appointment management screen – Assign technicians to appointments – View all appointments in a calendar view Technicians: – See assigned appointments inside their personal calendar – Manage workload and availability efficiently ➡️ Ideal for repair shops, field service teams, on-site repairs, and pickup/delivery workflows. Device Types, Brands, and Devices (Customizable for Your Business) Fully customizable: rename Device Type, Brand, and Device to match your industry (e.g., Car Type → Manufacturer → Model). Add unlimited device types such as phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, watches, cars, appliances, and more. Customers can select from your predefined devices or use an “Other” option to enter custom details. Collect important identifiers like IMEI, serial number, registration number, or custom fields for accurate tracking. Pre-Repair & Post-Repair Device Evaluation (Customizable for Any Industry) Create detailed pre-repair and post-repair evaluations for every device or item in your workflow. Track the condition of components such as battery, display, camera, speakers, charging port, buttons, and more before and after repair. Evaluation statuses include options like Working, Not Working, Missing, Not Checked, or fully custom statuses defined by your business. Fully customizable evaluation fields make RepairBuddy adaptable for any repair industry: Car Repair: Engine Starting, Headlights, Battery, Tires, Fuel Level, etc. Jewelry Repair: Broken Parts, Missing Stones, Scratches, Loose Clasps, Lost Parts, etc. Computer Repair: Keyboard, Screen, Ports, WiFi, Battery Health, etc. Add unlimited evaluation checkpoints based on the type of repair service you provide. Maintain clear repair records and avoid disputes by documenting device condition before and after service. Technicians can quickly complete evaluations using simple status selections for each item. Print professional evaluation reports for customers, technicians, or internal records. Send evaluation reports directly to customers with one click via email. Helps improve transparency, customer trust, and quality control across your repair process. Services, Parts, and Extras Define repair services with pricing by device type/brand. Manage parts inventory directly or via WooCommerce products. Add extras on the fly during job creation. Online Repair Booking & Appointment Scheduling Multi-step booking with device type, brand, model & services Book multiple services per device Support for multiple devices in one booking Appointment type selection: pickup, ship-in, on-site, or in-store Date & time slot selection based on availability Automatic estimate & appointment creation Email & SMS confirmation for customers Jobs Calendar Manage jobs through a calendar Estimates & Approvals Send professional estimates to customers. Customers can approve/reject online. Approved estimates automatically create jobs. Technician Job Management Assign jobs to technicians. Track services, parts, notes, and logs. Private and public logs available for staff or customers. Repair Tickets & Work Orders Print repair tickets with QR codes. Generate signed work orders for authorization. Customer Portal & Status Check Customers log in to view bookings, estimates, jobs, and invoices. Or check repair status with a case number without login. Notifications (SMS & Email) Pre-built templates for professional communication. Notify customers on status changes, estimates, invoices, and feedback. Invoices, Payments & Receipts Accept online payments (WooCommerce gateways). Record offline payments (cash, card, bank transfer). Print/email professional invoices and receipts. Thermal size print invoice or large size print invoice both templates are included Customer Reviews & Feedback Send review requests automatically or manually. Collect ratings and comments linked to jobs. Maintenance Reminders Automate reminders to bring customers back for service. Send via email or SMS based on device/brand filters. Reports & Analytics Sales reports by job status, paid/unpaid jobs. Technician and customer performance summaries. Helps you make informed business decisions. Warranty Claims Customers can book warranty claims with proof of purchase. Approve or reject warranty requests from admin. Multi-User Roles Store managers oversee all jobs and technicians. Technicians only see their assigned jobs. Customers manage bookings and devices via their account. 💰 Expenses Module (Job-Based & Business Expenses) Track every cost related to a repair job or your overall business with precision. Record job-specific expenses (parts purchases, technician costs, outsourcing, travel). Support for general, operational, business, and personal expenses. Categorize expenses with tax rules and payment methods. Attach receipts and reference numbers for accounting clarity. Filter expenses by job, technician, category, date, or payment status. Automatically calculate job profitability by comparing revenue vs expenses. Designed to work across industries: repair shops, IT services, automotive, field service, and electronics. ➡️ Gives you true profit visibility, not just revenue. ⏱️ Time Log Module (Track Time. Automate Billing. Boost Profit.) A powerful time-tracking system built for service-based businesses. Technicians can log time spent on each job or service. Admins define billing rates and technician payout rates. Convert logged time into billable job extras automatically. Track actual labor cost vs charged amount for accurate profit analysis. Ideal for diagnostics, consultations, on-site work, and hourly services. ➡️ Perfect for repair shops, IT support, MSPs, and service technicians. ✍️ Digital Signatures (Pickup, Delivery & Approvals) Eliminate paperwork and protect your business with legally-sound digital approvals. Capture customer signatures during device intake, estimate approval, pickup, or delivery. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Signatures are securely stored and linked to jobs and work orders. Prevent disputes with time-stamped proof of authorization. – Ideal for high-value repairs, warranties, rentals, and B2B service workflows. Who Can Use RepairBuddy? RepairBuddy is designed for any repair or service-based business, including: – Mobile & cell phone repair shops – Computer & laptop repair centers – Camera & drone repair services – Bicycle, watch, and jewelry repair shops – TV, AC, and home appliance service providers – Auto repair shops and garages – Every type of repair shops can use RepairBuddy 👉 Checkout RepairBuddy Premium for even more features.