What Does It Cost to Build a Booking App?

Appointment scheduling, calendar management, payments, and automated reminders — purpose-built for your service business.

Project type: Booking App

Feature Breakdown

FeatureHoursDescription
Calendar & Availability Engine22Real-time availability calculation with time-zone support, buffer times, and recurring slots.
Booking Flow & Confirmation16Step-by-step booking wizard with service selection, date/time picker, and instant confirmation.
Payment & Deposit Handling16Stripe integration for upfront payments, deposits, cancellation refunds, and invoicing.
User Accounts & Booking History12Customer and provider profiles with booking history, favorites, and review capabilities.
Notifications & Reminders12Email and SMS reminders, rescheduling alerts, and no-show follow-ups.
Admin Panel & Reporting18Staff scheduling dashboard, utilization reports, and revenue analytics.
Responsive Frontend14Mobile-optimized booking interface with smooth date pickers and fast load times.

Total estimated hours: 110

Pricing Tiers

  • AI PM: $2/hr — Total: $220
    • AI-managed project execution
    • Automated milestone tracking
    • Daily progress reports
    • Quality assurance checks
  • Live PM: $3/hr — Total: $330
    • Dedicated human project manager
    • Weekly strategy calls
    • Priority support channel
    • Booking flow UX review
    • Calendar integration consulting
  • Live PM + Dev: $5/hr — Total: $550
    • Dedicated PM and senior developer
    • Real-time pair programming sessions
    • Code review on every pull request
    • Load testing for peak booking periods
    • Post-launch support included

Agency Comparison

ApproachTypical CostTypical TimelineBookuvai CostBookuvai Timeline
Traditional Agency$25,000 – $75,0003 – 5 months$220 – $5503 – 5 weeks
Freelancer$8,000 – $25,0002 – 4 months$220 – $5503 – 5 weeks
No-Code Platform$200 – $500/mo ongoing2 – 6 weeks$220 – $550 one-time3 – 5 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the booking app support multiple service providers?
Yes. The calendar engine supports multiple staff members, each with their own availability, services, and booking rules.
Can customers reschedule or cancel online?
Absolutely. Self-service rescheduling and cancellation with configurable policies (e.g., 24-hour notice) are included.
Are payment processing fees included?
Stripe charges ~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. That is paid directly to Stripe — Bookuvai does not add any markup.