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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Booker

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/ABooker is a leading appointment scheduling, point-of-sale, and business management software that powers thousands of spas and salons worldwide. The software includes a complete suite of management tools, and provides integrated online booking, marketing, and more. Booker is completely web-based, which makes it available from any computer with a browser and internet connection, anywhere at any time. It can also be used via a smartphone or iPad.

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    Upper Hand

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    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Upper Hand is a provider of full-suite sports and fitness management software that aims to enable businesses to achieve more while doing less. Upper Hand untangles the complexities behind running a business to empower teams to deliver stronger client outcomes that grow the bottom line. Sports and fitness facilities, studios, and businesses - from small enterprises to large franchises - can use Upper Hand’s integrated software and payments platform to operate their businesses, increase…

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    Pricing
    BookerUpper Hand
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $129
    per month
    Accelerate
    $269
    per month
    Ultimate
    $429
    per month
    Level 4
    $0
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    Level 1
    $75
    per month
    Level 2
    $125
    per month
    Level 3
    $225
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BookerUpper Hand
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup Fee$250Optional
    Additional Details—Plans begin at $75/month and can be viewed at upperhand.com/pricing.
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    User Ratings
    BookerUpper Hand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
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    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
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    Usability
    8.3
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    Support Rating
    6.0
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    Implementation Rating
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    User Testimonials
    BookerUpper Hand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Mindbody
    Booker is very user friendly with videos to help our staff who are setting up schedules. It has very robust features that our school district didn't really need when we piloted it. It has a great option for widgets to be added to websites, whether district or school site. We find that the more widgets are available, the more appreciative our parents are. This is definitely a product that is used in the business world and not in the school district world so it doesn't really have the personalization we need as a school district or a school sites. Should the site change its potential customers, it would be a great fit for us because scheduling is very challenging in a large school district, be it at the district level or at individual school sites
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    Pros
    Mindbody
    • Booker does very well as a point of sale program. From front desk check out to back end report generation, Booker gives us an accurate daily picture of business activity.
    • Booker is very good at tracking gift certificate activity. We have a large number of gift certificates and are able to find, edit and void with ease. We are also able to look at the history for each individual certificate or series which helps in troubleshooting.
    • I do not work with scheduling myself but staffers have found Booker to be a valuable tool for managing rooms and therapists.
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    Cons
    Mindbody
    • Booker has had some system failures recently that have caused a hard time for us.
    • Sometimes Booker updates reset certain features which cause us to have to reset everything.
    • The Booker app does not have the same features as the full site which sometimes does not make it easy for us.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Mindbody
    Because I'm so familiar with it. I'll definitely reconsider.
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    Usability
    Mindbody
    It gets the job done but is overly detailed and has many steps to do a simple task. Reports are continuously being archived and discontinued. As soon as I get used to one it is no longer available
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    Support Rating
    Mindbody
    Booker is not always that quick to respond however, I will say, they do research the problem before getting back to you which I do like. Overall, they are kind and helpful in their responses. Though one big concern is that when there is a larger issue, they are not the best at circling back and contacting us to let us know if or how it has been resolved.
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    Implementation Rating
    Mindbody
    As far as I know, implementing Booker into our business was fairly easy.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Mindbody
    When we tried Micros, though it has robust hardware and software, It is not meant for salons. Square again the same thing, it is meant for small non salon and non service oriented businesses. Booker is by far the best of all salon softwares we have used.
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    Return on Investment
    Mindbody
    • Notifications are a great way that communicates to the customer their appointment confirmation, and appointment reminders.
    • Increased employee / staff communication, they can now log in and see their schedules.
    • Entering credit card at time of appointment reservation is helpful to us since we have a cancellation policy and keeps the client accountable if they are a no show or cancel last minute.
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    Screenshot of Upper Hand provides your clients an intuitive checkout experience that increases customer satisfaction and drives repeat business.Screenshot of Customizable calendar acts as your central hub, giving your staff one place to manage scheduling and availability, check-in clients, view upcoming session details, and transact.Screenshot of Upper Hand empowers quicker and more informed business decisions through real-time data that’s accurate and accessible. Visualize business KPIs over time, discover buyer trends, & detect impending blockers to growth.Screenshot of Manage class schedules, staff assignments, and credit passes with ease.Screenshot of Integrated software & payments platform eliminates need to aggregate data from multiple costly sources. Take quicker action on outstanding balances with integrated payment tools.Screenshot of Flexible contact management and marketing tools help build your book of business while eliminating costs for third-party services. Maximize marketing ROI with contact reporting like heat maps, login dates, and purchasing trends.