Smarter Scheduling. More Bookings. Higher Profits.
Designed to Save You Time & Grow Your Business – Without Extra Fees.
Booking Engine
The BrightCalendar booking engine gives you complete control over your activities and time slots. Customize availability, pricing, and how bookings interact with each other.
- Activity Control – Set rules for how activities interact when booked.
- Flexible Ticketing – Offer ticketed, private, or group fares.
- Custom Availability – Set different max capacities per activity.
- Flexible Payments – Accept full payments, deposits, or custom pricing.
- Seasonal Scheduling – Set pricing & availability by season.
- Organized Booking Flow – Group & manage activities with ease.
- Custom Start & End Times – Supports multi-day & flexible durations.
- Advanced Modifications – Adjust fares, capacity, add-ons & forms daily.
Storefront
The storefront is a modern, highly customizable booking widget that’s simple for anyone to use. Clear buttons and a minimal design make booking easy.
- Works Anywhere – Compatible with any website.
- Customizable Design – Match colors, fonts & branding seamlessly.
- Engaging Listings – Add images & descriptions to boost bookings.
- Easy Setup – Install in minutes, no coding required.
- Google My Business – Accept bookings directly from your page.
- Secure & Trusted – SSL certificate included for safe transactions.
- Flexible Options – Multiple ways to embed & display your widget.
Manage Bookings
BrightCalendar gives you everything you need to manage bookings effortlessly—without the hassle.
- Activity Control – Set rules for how activities interact when booked.
- Hassle-Free Edits – Modify bookings without conflicts or errors.
- Flexible Payments – Apply payments & issue rain checks easily.
- Fast Refund Processing – Refund customers with a simple click.
- Track Payments – Monitor collected & outstanding balances.
- Automatic Backups – Your data is always safe and secure.
- Processor-Free Booking – Accept bookings without a payment processor.
Customer Checkout
Quickly enter admin bookings with our versatile checkout system.
- Fast & Efficient – Streamlined checkout for quick manual bookings.
- Error-Free Scheduling – Prevents double bookings automatically.
- Flexible Pricing – Modify activity & add-on prices on the fly.
- Custom Deposits – Use preset or custom deposit amounts for faster checkout.
- Manual Bookings – Add reservations without requiring immediate payment.
- Shopping Cart – Easily bundle multiple activities into one transaction.
- Discount & Promo Support – Redeem coupons, Groupons, & special offers.
- Multiple Payment Options – Accept various payment methods or none at all.
- Internal Booking Notes – Attach private notes to customer reservations.
- Instant Confirmations – Automatic email receipts sent to customers.
Availability
Control the availability of your activities, fares, add-ons, and forms with a few clicks.
- Instant Schedule Overrides – Quickly adjust availability as needed.
- Call for Availability – Show your phone number for select activities & fares.
- Add-On & Form Control – Set availability for extras per timeslot.
- Daily Auto-Blocking – Make specific timeslots unavailable each day.
- Seasonal Availability – Enable activities only during set seasons.
- Buffer Zones – Block last-minute online bookings & switch to "Call for Availability."
Payments
Freedom to Choose Your Own Payment Processor—Or Skip It Altogether
- Direct Payouts – Payments go straight to your bank account.
- Card Control – Choose which credit cards to accept.
- Seamless Checkout – Display credit card icons for a professional look.
- Processor-Free Option – Accept bookings without requiring online payments.
Reporting
Powerful, Customizable Reports for Smarter Decisions
- Custom Reports – Select the data and display order to generate tailored reports.
- Advanced Search – Filter results with flexible search criteria.
- Detailed Financials – View earnings in a clear, itemized format.
- Quick-Access Reports – Use preset templates for instant insights.
- Export & Print – Download reports or print them for easy record-keeping.
Coupons
Boost Sales & Attract More Customers with Easy Discounts
- Hidden When Unused – Keep the checkout clean by showing the coupon field only when needed.
- Customizable Limits – Set discount values, max redemptions, and availability to control promotions.
- Third-Party Integration – Seamlessly redeem Groupon vouchers and other third-party promotions.
- Auto Payment Adjustment – Automatically remove payment fields when the total due is $0.00, streamlining checkout.
Add-ons & Fees
let customers enhance their experience by purchasing extra products and services beyond the main activity, while required fees ensure accurate pricing.
- Custom Quantities – Set specific limits for each add-on.
- Coupon Control – Exclude add-ons from discount codes.
- Flexible Fee Structure – Charge flat fees or adjust pricing based on the number of guests.
- Availability Alerts – Display remaining availability to encourage faster bookings.
- Visual Selling – Add images and descriptions to make add-ons more enticing.
- Complete Control – Customize when and how add-ons and fees apply.
Forms
Enhance your booking process by gathering essential details with customizable forms.
- Required Fields – Make forms mandatory for bookings when needed.
- Auto-Repeat Forms – Collect information for each participant automatically.
- Form Swapping – Assign different forms based on activity or time slot.
- Guided Input – Add instructions to form fields for clarity.
- Availability Control – Enable or disable forms based on booking conditions.
Staff Access
Grant Team Members the Right Access Without Compromising Control
- Unlimited Accounts – Add as many staff users as needed.
- Custom Permissions – Control access levels for each team member.
