Bukza vs Mobile-Refuel Table Reservation

Bukza is a flexible online booking system that works for rentals, appointments, tours, events and many other services. It suits businesses of all kinds — from equipment rental and room reservations to classes, appointments and ticketed events. It lets you build custom reservation workflows, manage resources and widgets, handle payments and automate communication. This WordPress plugin embeds the responsive booking Bukza widget into your website and manager’s interface to your WordPress admin panel. The actual booking engine is hosted by Bukza web application. Documentation | Pricing Features Embed and display widgets Create widgets for any number of resources and embed them on pages of your website using shortcodes. Show the widget inline, as a popup or in a right‑side panel by selecting the display option in the widget settings. Organise resources into a catalog with nested groups so customers can browse categories and choose what to book. Display multiple resources on one calendar by switching the widget to Calendar mode. Change widget design Choose a light or dark theme and set a primary colour. For full control, edit the widget’s CSS using BEM classes. Add validation and dynamic UI Display warnings or reminders only when specific conditions are met. Hide or show fields based on selected options using reactions. Localize your widgets Choose from 30 localizations, or translate the widget yourself by customizing any text. You can also set any currency, time zone, and date or time format to match your local preferences. Create message templates Design custom email templates with any order data you need. These can range from simple text emails to beautiful, responsive HTML templates. You can create as many templates as you like and use them to send messages to customers, employees, or yourself to stay updated on order events. Emails to customers can be sent from your company address and signed with your domain’s DKIM. Build a custom order processing workflow Your orders can include multiple reservations, much like items in a shopping cart. Both orders and reservations have statuses that track each step of your business workflow. You can create as many statuses as you need. Create your own triggers to automate tasks such as sending notifications, changing statuses or sending web requests. Define conditions for trigger tasks based on order data (e.g., resource name, language, total amount or custom fields). Review orders conveniently Preconfigure tables to display any order data columns, with sorting and filters applied for a predefined period. You can also analyze your data by switching tables to calendar mode, allowing you to view orders across any time range – working hours, a week, a month, or even a full year. Configure employee access Create individual accounts for your employees with customized access permissions. For example, an employee can be restricted to specific tables, allowed to view or edit only certain orders, or authorized to run only specific triggers. Accept payments Integrate your own payment gateway using the Payment API. During the reservation process, you can charge the full amount or a partial payment, which can even be calculated dynamically based on the selected options. Block availability on the calendar Use rules with complex schedules, including start and end times that shift relative to the current moment. Block availability for one resource based on reservations of other resources. Automatically block time between reservations for tasks like refueling or cleaning. Block availability directly from the manager’s calendar. Enable 2-way synchronization with Google Calendar. Promote and engage Create promotions codes to apply percentage or fixed discounts. Generate single‑use voucher codes. Issue reusable discount cards with custom discount formulas. Use gift cards with a fixed value, reservation limit or usage periods. Mobile apps for managers Manage orders, check in visitors and scan QR codes using Bukza’s mobile apps for iOS and Android. Application areas Equipment & Inventory Rentals VR arenas, ATVs, bicycles, cars, yachts, boats, skis, snowboards, tools, photo gear, children’s items, dishes, event equipment. Venues & Spaces Business halls, coworking rooms, meeting rooms, offices, studios, training rooms, event spaces, saunas, pools, bowling lanes, sports fields, tennis/paddle/badminton courts. Tourism & Activities Bicycle tours, boat trips, excursions, city tours, amusement parks, aquaparks, karting, ice rinks, paintball/airsoft/laser tag, balloon flights. Sports & Recreation Gyms, yoga and fitness studios, martial arts, dance classes, trampoline centers, football pitches, sports arenas, swimming lanes. Services by Resource Availability Photographer sessions, car service slots, auto wash, chemical cleaning, rental pickups/returns, repair services (PC/tech/appliances), coworking desks, consultation rooms. Hospitality & Accommodation Rooms, flats, cottages, hostels, B&B, short-stay rentals, campsites. Education & Events Workshops, classes, training sessions, test sessions, rehearsals, music practice rooms, language schools, exam slots, conference rooms. Ticketed or Timed Entry Exhibitions, museums, galleries, events with time slots.

Plugin Website | Live Demo | Support Professional table reservation system for restaurants, cafes, and food trucks. Features include: 📱 Personal smartphone app (PWA): 💎 (Pro) Turn your reservation system into a native smartphone app. Features include app installation, push notifications, offline functionality, custom branding (app name, icon, colors), and lightning-fast performance. QR code generation for easy installation on iOS and Android devices. 🖥️ Frontend: Multi-step reservation form with real-time availability check, responsive design, translated calendar, and smart time management. ⚙️ Backend: Comprehensive reservation management with filtering, sorting, status changes, manual bookings, CSV export, and direct guest communication. 🕒 Opening hours: Flexible weekly hours, holidays, special opening hours 💎 (Pro), and excluded days. Special hours automatically override regular hours. 🏖️ Vacation & Season Management: 💎 (Pro) Define closed periods (e.g. company holidays, seasonal breaks) that automatically block all days within the range for reservations. Configured vacation dates are highlighted in orange in all backend datepickers so you always have a clear overview. 🍽️ Kitchen Capacity Planning: 💎 (Pro) Limit the maximum number of guests that can be booked into the same time interval, independent of the overall restaurant seat count. This reflects kitchen throughput: even if the restaurant is not fully seated, a slot is blocked when the sum of already-booked guests in that interval plus the current request exceeds the configured per-interval maximum. 📧 Emails: Language-specific templates 💎 (Pro) (9 languages: DE, EN, US, IT, ES, FR, PL, RU, NL) with placeholders, customizable sender, and automatic language selection. ❌ Cancellations: Self-cancellation by guests 💎 (Pro) via email link with configurable minimum number of hours before the reservation and automatic notification. 🎉 Event Management: 💎 (Pro) Create fully configurable event types (e.g., birthday party, wedding, corporate event) with individual durations per type. Events can be restricted to specific weekdays (e.g., “Lunch only on Fridays & Saturdays”) or tied to hand-picked special dates with a tile-based date picker instead of a calendar, no unavailable-day confusion. A day that is normally closed can be opened automatically when an event is scheduled on it. Only time slots where the full event duration fits before closing time are shown, preventing uncompletable bookings. If exactly one event type is configured, the form activates it directly without showing extra steps. Event duration display in the frontend is optional. 📅 Calendar: Visual calendar view of all reservations with monthly, weekly, and daily views. Dynamic time slots automatically adjust to the configured opening hours. The weekly view shows the earliest to latest times for all days, while the daily view shows only the opening hours for the respective day. Pop-up for managing with a click 💎 (Pro) for status changes and iCal feed subscription 💎 (Pro) for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and Thunderbird. 🎨 Design: Customizable colors (background, text, buttons 💎 (Pro), tile color 💎 (Pro)) and corner radius 💎 (Pro) with live preview 💎 (Pro) directly in the backend – see your changes in a real form preview before saving. 🌍 Internationalization: Full translation support for backend, frontend, emails, calendar, and all UI elements. Dynamic language switching. Supports 9 languages: German, English (US), English (UK), Dutch, Italian, Spanish, French, Polish, and Russian. 🔒 Security and performance: Nonce verification, input sanitization, SQL injection protection, XSS protection, optimized queries, and efficient AJAX handlers. Plugin Website | Live Demo | Support Technical Features AJAX Integration: Real-time availability check Dynamic loading of email templates No page reloading required Calendar integration: * (Pro) iCal feed for external calendar apps Support for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Thunderbird Token-based secure access Automatic synchronization Security: Nonce verification for all forms Cleaning of all inputs Protection against SQL injection through prepared statements XSS protection through escaping Performance: Optimized database queries Efficient AJAX handlers Usage Getting Started Configure general settings: Go to “Reservations” > ‘Settings’ > “General” tab Enter the name of the restaurant Configure the email address for notifications Set the maximum number of people* (Pro) and length of stay* (Pro) Set opening hours: “Opening Hours” tab > “Regular Weekly Opening Hours” Activate the desired days of the week Set opening hours (start and end) for each day Configure time interval* (Pro) (default: 30 minutes) Add holidays: * (Pro) “Opening Hours” tab > “Holidays and Special Opening Hours” Select a date in the calendar. Click “Configure selected date.” Select “Closed all day” or “Special opening hours.” Save the settings. Customize email templates: * (Pro) “Emails” tab Select the desired language Customize the subject and message for each email type Use placeholders for dynamic content Customize design: “Design” tab Select the background color for the form Customize text color Customize button colors* (Pro) Customize tile color* (Pro) Set corner radius* (Pro) (0–50 pixels) Use live form preview* (Pro) to view all changes in real time before saving Select language: “Language” tab Select desired language for frontend and backend All texts are translated automatically Embed form: Create a new page or edit an existing page Add the shortcode [reservation-form] Publish the page Managing Reservations Reservation list: – Go to “Reservations” > “Reservations” – Use filters to view specific reservations – Sort by various criteria – Click “Confirm” or “Decline” to change the status – Click “Edit” to change details – Click “Delete” to remove a reservation – Switch between table view and map view (optimized for mobile/desktop) Add manual reservation: – Go to “Reservations” > “New Reservation” – Fill in all fields – Select date and time (special opening hours are automatically taken into account) – Optional: Send an email confirmation to the guest – Click on “Create reservation” CSV export: – Go to “Reservations” > “Reservations.” – Optionally, select a filter. – Click on “Export CSV.” – The file will be downloaded. Smartphone App (PWA) (PRO) The Pro version includes a Progressive Web App (PWA) feature that transforms your reservation system into a native smartphone application. Key features: App installation: – Direct installation on smartphones without an app store – Native app experience with your branding – Installable on iOS and Android devices – QR code for easy installation Push notifications: – Send reservation confirmations as push messages – Automatic reminders for upcoming reservations – Real-time updates sent directly to guests’ devices – VAPID-based secure notification system Offline functionality: – Works without an internet connection – Automatic synchronization when reconnected – Intelligent caching system Custom branding: – Customizable app name and short name – Upload your own app icon – Set the colors of the app theme – Professional appearance that matches your restaurant’s branding Performance: – Lightning-fast loading times – Intelligent caching for optimal speed – Progressive enhancement for all devices Configuration: – Go to “Reservations” > ‘Settings’ > “App” tab (Pro only) – Enable PWA functionality – Configure app name, icon, and colors – Enable push notifications – Generate a QR code for installation – Test push notifications The PWA feature is available exclusively in the Pro version. Upgrade to offer your guests a modern, app-like reservation experience. Support For support, questions, or feedback, please visit https://mobile-refuel.de Credits Developed by Maxim Ristow / maksim85 for Mobile-Refuel.