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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cratejoy

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ACratejoy is an online subscription billing solution that provides clients with features such as a website builder to create a subscription store, flexible product options, customer accounts, and inventory management. In addition to the traditional subscription billing and eCommerce features, Cratejoy also provides search engine optimization, email and social media marketing, and robust diverse analytics reporting.N/A

    Genbook

    Score10 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Genbook is appointment scheduling software from the company of the same name in San Francisco, California.

    $25

    Per 1 user, Per month

    Pricing
    CratejoyGenbook
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Solo (annual)
    $25
    Per 1 user, Per month
    Team (annual)
    $49
    Per 2-5 users, Per month
    Company (annual)
    $83
    Per 6-12 users, Per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CratejoyGenbook
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—No hidden surprises. No contracts. No risks. Just value for money. Every plan includes all features.
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    Community Pulse
    CratejoyGenbook
    Considered Both Products
    Cratejoy
    No answer on this topic
    Genbook
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
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    User Ratings
    CratejoyGenbook
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.2
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.4
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CratejoyGenbook
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cratejoy
    I will not recommend Cratejoy to anyone I know because I had a very poor experience with them. Initially, in my research, I had contacted Cratejoy to understand their platform more. I was led to believe that selling on their 'marketplace' would allow me to take advantage of a lower selling fee. We discussed how I would set up my shop and they assured me that it was done correctly so I would pay the lower amount. It took me over a year to realize I was paying the higher fee, which is about 10 times higher than the lower one. Fees are not listed anywhere in the Cratejoy administrative panels. They are not being emailed and there is no information about them anywhere UNLESS you think to go into your payment processor and look at individual transactions. Clearly, it's my responsibility to look at these things and see why the math is not adding up. However, at the time I signed up this information was not clear and I was given incorrect answers to my questions. I was operating on an assumption that took me a long time to realize and ended up costing me thousands in fees.
    Incentivized
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    Genbook
    I never had to reach out for any help with the system, there was really good information on how to use Genbook. Any time a new feature was out, the how-to video was right there with it. I hate that Genbook merged with Booksy, I've had nothing but issues with Booksy, There's no customer service at all, on any forms of communication if you need help with Booksy.
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    Pros
    Cratejoy
    • Markets your boxes in their marketplace
    • Sets up shipping so it's easier and cheaper
    • Helps get your online subscription boxes started
    Incentivized
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    Genbook
    • Manufactured time for my more essential job duties as owner
    • It requires a credit card for all scheduling. Takes away the whole ask awkwardness.
    • Sifts out the not so serious purveyors of massage and keeps those that are.
    • Provides gift certificate purchase in increments or whole amounts. Saves me time.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Cratejoy
    • Fees
    • Transparency
    • Customer service
    Incentivized
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    Genbook
    • The end user’s (the customer's online booking view) is cumbersome and not very appealing in appearance.
    • Email to your book of business via Genbook is missing.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Cratejoy
    No answers on this topic
    Genbook
    Genbook is an amazing online platform and easy to use and work with on the go.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Cratejoy
    Whether it be their upper management or their customer support crew, they have always acted and treated me like they care. Probably because we make them a lot of money, but nonetheless they do a great job whenever any issue comes up. I even met them in person!
    Incentivized
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    Genbook
    Always friendly and quick to respond.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Cratejoy
    No answers on this topic
    Genbook
    amazing work
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cratejoy
    Cratejoy streamlines the process so there's less to figure out on your own.
    Incentivized
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    Genbook
    AcuBase Pro is my practice management software. The only overlap for me is that they both function as customer databases. I would love to see integration between the software in the calendars.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Cratejoy
    • Lots of sales!
    • 10% commission paid to them
    Incentivized
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    Genbook
    • Save me money. I do not need to hire a receptionist. People book directly online often without ever speaking with me.
    • People can book at all hours of day or night.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Genbook Screenshots

    Screenshot of Mobile Friendly Scheduling SoftwareScreenshot of New Appointment BookingsScreenshot of BookNow Scheduling WebpageScreenshot of Automated Review Collected after every serviceScreenshot of Secure Online Payments and Payment Information Capture