Booq

What Booq is

Booq is booking software for mobile service businesses that travel to clients, including mobile barbers and other providers whose schedule depends on each client’s address. Its booking page lets clients choose a service, enter their address, and book without messaging the provider first. When recommending appointment times, Booq considers client locations and travel between appointments. Providers can set service areas and travel pricing so clients can see the total before booking.

Providers can connect their own Stripe account to take a deposit or full payment, save a card, or leave payment optional. Card details are entered on Stripe-hosted pages. Booq says it stores booking payment status and accepted policy, not raw card details. The maker also says it does not sell personal data or use live ETA location data for advertising. Providers can delete their account in app settings; Booq says it removes or anonymises account and booking data subject to limited retention needs.

Booq runs on Android, iOS, and the web. Its Android app supports managing bookings, requests, services, availability, and client details without a desktop scheduling system. Booq Pro costs £29 per month and includes online bookings, client changes and cancellations, travel radius, zones and pricing, confirmations, and booking updates. A seven-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan. Email support covers product, account, billing, and technical issues, with a stated aim to respond within two business days.

Who it suits

Booq suits mobile service providers who travel between clients and need booking times to account for addresses and journey gaps. It is relevant to providers who want clients to book through a page, see travel charges up front, and pay through the provider’s Stripe account.

Limits

There is no free plan. The lowest listed plan, Booq Pro, costs £29 per month; its free trial lasts seven days.

Getting started

1. Visit the Booq website or install the Android or iOS app.
2. Start the seven-day free trial.
3. Set the services you offer and your availability.
4. Define service areas and travel pricing.
5. Connect your Stripe account if you want to take deposits, full payment, or save a card.
6. Share your Booq booking page with clients.

Verdict

Pick Booq if you run a mobile service and want clients to book around travel time, with service areas and travel pricing shown before confirmation. Consider another option if you need a free plan or prefer not to connect your own Stripe account for payments.