Free reservation systems: attractive, but with limitations

"Open a free account now. Free forever. Always have insight into your bookings." It sounds tempting, and many free reservation systems promise exactly that: easy integration, no fees.

But free is never completely free. The creators also have a revenue model. That's why there are often limits on the number of reservations or users. Fine if you're just starting out and have few bookings, but restrictive when you want to grow.

In addition, many free reservation systems are full of ads. Adding your own logo or branding? Often impossible. Integrating with your calendar or accounting software? Usually impossible. Backups or support for problems? Often zero.

Anyone looking for professional and sustainable online reservations will quickly find themselves using a paid system. That extra investment really pays off: less hassle, smart automation, and more time for your guests. Ultimately, the reservation system pays for itself .

How much does the i-Reserve reservation system cost?

i-Reserve offers features you don't get with free systems, and the SaaS model keeps costs low while giving you everything you need.

You pay a fixed amount per month , not per booking. Is your business growing? Is the number of bookings increasing? No problem, the price stays the same.

Basic packages start at €49 per month. Bronze is ideal for a small business, community center, or association. Platinum offers a complete experience with all the system's features. Do you have multiple locations? With a multi-license environment, each location can use its own settings.

Whether you want simple scheduling or the full package, you decide how you use i-Reserve . This way, you stay on top of reservations without the hassle, allowing you to focus on your guests.

Additional modules for more convenience

i-Reserve is modular . This means you choose only the features you need. So you never pay for something you don't use.

A few examples:

• Export: Link your reservations directly to your financial records. Balance sheets are updated automatically. Interfaces are available for REMS, Exact, King, Accountview, Mamut, Snelstart, iMuis, and Twinfield.
• Online payments: let your customers pay for reservations or subscriptions directly online via payment providers such as Buckaroo or Cardgate.
• E-ticket: Register visitors with a free scanner app. Ideal for events, activities, or access control.
• Invoice: Create invoices based on online reservations. Includes partial invoices, draft merges, and direct debit options.

This way you can add exactly the functionality you need, without extra costs.

The benefits of i-Reserve

i-Reserve is just as easy to set up as the free reservation systems. You can be up and running in just a few days. Reservations are made with just a few clicks, and your customers can book online just as easily. Handy overviews and filters provide immediate insight, and you can export everything to Excel with a single click.

Want to save time? It's automatic. The system automatically sends confirmations, payment confirmations, or reminders via email or text message. Make changes quickly, and your customer receives a notification immediately. Webhooks let you connect reservations, tasks, or customers to hundreds of other applications.

i-Reserve offers various integrations : APIs, import/export, or integrations via platforms like MS Flow or Zapier. There are also native integrations that are easy to set up. This makes your reservation system even more comprehensive and reduces your workload.

And it doesn't stop at reservations. i-Reserve is also a CRM: all customer and company information is clearly displayed. You can see all sent emails, easily add tasks, and link multiple customers to a single company. This way, you always know who you've been in contact with. Customer-friendly and convenient.

Customize i-Reserve to your needs

With i-Reserve you can manage your bookings exactly the way you want. Do you rent out meeting rooms, tennis courts, or other spaces? There's a solution for every situation. When booking, you can let clients specify their preferred room configuration and any extras they need, such as a projector or catering. This saves you time and prevents unnecessary emails and phone calls.

For courses, you can easily add a trainer and immediately see their availability. Students who successfully complete a course can automatically receive a diploma or certificate. Is a course full? Then clients can join a waiting list and be automatically enrolled when a spot becomes available.

Let customers search by available time slots, filter by capacity, location, or date. Create invoices in your own layout, merge them, and automatically send them to customers or businesses. Easily export them to your accounting software. You can also create internal tasks, set deadlines, and link categories and customers. The system can automatically calculate regular customer discounts and filter and send statistics, such as an overview of reservations to catering.

While a free reservation system often doesn't support a custom look and feel, i-Reserve does. Add your own logo and branding to your website, emails, and PDFs. This gives your reservation system a professional look that reflects your organization. View all i-Reserve features here .

Always the latest version

i-Reserve never stands still. Our development team is constantly working on new features based on the latest web technology and customer feedback. As a user, you benefit immediately from all updates, automatically and at no extra cost. This way, your reservation system always stays up-to-date and future-proof.