What does a booking system cost?
Prices range from free to thousands per month. We explain what you actually need, what it costs and what hidden fees to watch out for.
Three price levels – what suits you?
Basic
0–300 NOK/month
- Online calendar and booking
- Email confirmation
- Up to 1 staff member
- Limited number of bookings
- Payment functionality
- SMS reminders
- Customer history
- Website integration
Suitable for freelancers testing the concept.
Professional
400–900 NOK/month
- Everything in Basic
- Payment (card, Vipps)
- SMS reminders
- Multiple staff
- Customer history and preferences
- Website and Instagram integration
Recommended for hairdressers, PTs, beauty therapists, clinics.
Enterprise
1,000–3,000 NOK/month
- Everything in Professional
- Custom integration
- API access
- Dedicated support
- Advanced reporting
For clinics, chains and businesses with special requirements.
Hidden costs you need to check
Many systems look cheap at first, but the real total cost is higher. Always check these points before you choose.
Transaction fees
2–5% per booking. For a hairdresser with 100 bookings at 500 NOK = 1,000–2,500 NOK/month extra.
SMS fees
1–3 NOK per SMS reminder. 200 SMS/month = 200–600 NOK extra. Always check if SMS is included.
Extra staff
Many systems charge 100–300 NOK/month per staff beyond one. A salon with 3 stylists = 200–600 NOK extra.
Integration cost
Connecting to website, accounting system or CRM often costs 500–2,000 NOK extra as a one-off.
Skailand's booking system – what's included?
Professional plan
Everything included. No surprises.
from 490 NOK
per month
Frequently asked questions about pricing
What does a booking system cost per month?
Prices range from 0 NOK/month (free versions with limitations) to 200–500 NOK/month for simple solutions and 500–1,500 NOK/month for complete systems with payments, reminders and CRM. Most businesses pay 400–800 NOK/month.
Are there hidden costs in booking systems?
Unfortunately yes. Common hidden costs are: transaction fees per booking (2–5%), SMS fees per reminder (1–3 NOK each), extra charge for multiple staff, and fees for integrations. Always check the total price, not just the base price.
Are there free booking systems?
Yes, for example Calendly, Square Appointments and Fresha (for salons) have free versions. But these typically lack important features like payments, SMS reminders and customisation. Most professional businesses upgrade quickly.
What is included in Skailand's booking system?
Skailand's booking system costs from 490 NOK/month and includes: unlimited bookings, automatic SMS and email reminders, card payment and Vipps, admin panel, customer history and integration with website and Instagram.
Is it worth paying for a booking system?
For most businesses, yes. One saved no-show per week easily equates to 1,000–3,000 NOK/month in lost income you keep. A booking system at 500 NOK/month often pays for itself with a single prevented no-show.
Is there a lock-in period?
It varies. Many systems have monthly billing without lock-in. Some require a 12-month contract. Skailand has no lock-in – you can cancel monthly.
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