YouCanBookMe Reviews

“booking tools that just work

Pros

Booking appointments is really easy for me with this and it comes with plenty of useful features that actually fit real scheduling needs, like calendar integration and similar tools.

Cons

My biggest concern is still the way organizational permissions and access settings are handled, along with some control limitations although it's not a dealbreaker for me.

“secure payments for small business..

Pros

Running a very small business, I've found the payment processing has been really easy to manage. The software also gives me a strong sense of security when I use it.

Cons

At the beginning, I ran into a few bugs and minor issues but the learning curve wasn't hard to get past.

“timezone detection is a lifesaver!

Pros

Having automated timezone detection has been a huge help for me when setting up virtual counseling visits with missionaries or members who are traveling since it takes away the awkward confusion around scheduling.

Cons

The booking page doesn't offer much room for styling or customization. It can also run into accidental double-booking problems when the calendar loads or syncs later than it should.

“Flexible slot booking boost

Pros

One thing that really helps me is being able to let carriers and customers book available time slots on their own. It cuts down a lot on back-and-forth phone calls and helps me keep my small booking calendar organized.

Cons

On the downside, I do run into some trouble when payment links or calendar syncs act up. Dealing with those issues in the middle of the day pulls my attention away from monitoring loads and supporting nervous first-time shippers.

“booking is effortless

Pros

Scheduling meetings is really convenient for my clients and anyone reaching out by email. It connects straight to my calendar which makes the whole process simple and quick.

Cons

Honestly I can't think of any downsides. It's very easy to use and it makes scheduling extremely convenient for customers.

“Customizable with helpful recruiting updates

Pros

Getting started with it was easy for me and customizing it to fit our process didn't take much effort. The calendar integrations worked really well, the browser extension was reliable and I also appreciated the regular updates plus the industry insights they shared around interviewing and recruiting.

Cons

Pricing was the biggest downside for us. The recurring cost is ultimately why we stopped using the service and ended up downgrading to Microsoft Bookings.

“simple booking on the webpage

Pros

Booking items through it is pretty easy for me and I really appreciate that it blends into the webpage instead of feeling like a separate app. It comes across as less intrusive and doesn't seem like a completely different product.

Cons

It doesn't feel like there's a lot of room for customization so anyone looking for extra features or very specific options might run into some issues.

“custom booking pages shine!

Pros

Being able to personalize my booking pages was something I really enjoyed.

Cons

I just wish the trial lasted longer than 14 days.

“reliable scheduling with multilingual options

Pros

From day-to-day use, I found it proved to be a dependable scheduling tool that handled most tasks without issues. One feature I really appreciated was the option to translate notification emails. For businesses or individuals like me who need to communicate in multiple languages, that adds a polished, professional touch. Overall I find it's a flexible platform with plenty of customization options which makes it a great fit for users with different scheduling needs.

Cons

Even though it works, there are a few downsides. As time went on, it felt more expensive or more limited unless I moved to a higher plan which is frustrating when only basic features are needed. Some parts of the platform also feel more complicated than necessary, with lots of extra features I never really used when I was actually looking for something simpler and more affordable. And while the email translation feature is useful, setting it up took far too much time and wasn't nearly as simple as it should have been. The overall workflow could definitely be more aligned so basic tasks are faster and less tough.

“calendar syncing that delivers!

Pros

Right from the start, this has been an incredibly useful tool for keeping my schedule organized efficiently. Getting everything set up was fast and easy and the clear instructions walked me through the basics in just a few minutes. Calendar syncing worked flawlessly so my availability updated automatically and helped me avoid double bookings without having to manage multiple calendars manually.

Cons

something that would make it even better is adding stronger features for collaborative scheduling across several team members.

“quick setup and simple management

Pros

Getting started with it is very easy for me and managing everything day to day is just as simple.

Cons

One thing I'd really like is embedded Zoom links. I still haven't been able to get the Zoom integration working properly.

“helpful reminders and client messaging

Pros

Staying in touch with my clients all the way through the booking process has been really useful and the reminder feature helps keep everything on track.

Cons

I'd love to see an option to push updates to all calendars at once so I wouldn't have to make the same change in each individual calendar.

“booking that saves me time

Pros

Scheduling is really easy for me and that's been a huge help. It lets me work with clients while other clients can still book on their own without needing me to step in.

Cons

N/A. There really isn't anything I dislike about it.

“reliable Google integration

Pros

It works really well with my Google Calendar and Gmail which makes it convenient for me to keep everything connected.

Cons

I still can't quite figure out how to use the tools for more advanced marketing automation. I'd also like the option to send more scheduled reminders since right now it seems limited to one email and one SMS.

“flexible scheduling and reminders

Pros

Scheduling appointments feels very easy for me, with multiple time slot options and custom descriptors available. It's also helpful that I can add buffer time between appointments and the automated email and text reminders save me a lot of follow-up work. The app integrations are useful, rebooking or rescheduling is simple and having multiple links under one user for different client groups works really well.

Cons

The one limitation is with Zoom integration being only fully on or fully off so there's no option to choose it for individual appointments.

“Efficient meeting booking made simple

Pros

One of the best things about this is how much time it saves me. People can book meetings with me and my team on times that work for them which makes scheduling much more efficient.

Cons

The biggest drawback is the per-calendar pricing. I'd love to have my personal calendar and my other calendars involved in my availability since I run several companies but doing that would basically triple the cost. It would also help to have some kind of flexible availability setting, like 'not available but can move things around' or 'available only if there's no other option', just with a better name, obviously.

“support needs real people

Pros

Getting Zoom connected is easy for me. The only issue I notice is that when time zones change, it doesn't stay synced properly with Zoom.

Cons

Customer support was frustrating. It started with a chatbot that only gave very basic answers. After being passed to a specialist, I waited two hours for a reply and even then the response wasn't helpful. At some point, people need actual help from people.

“convenient appointment scheduling

Pros

Clients and others can book appointments whenever it works for them using a shared link which I find really convenient.

Cons

The integration with Google Calendar isn't as strong as I'd like and could work better.

“handy scheduling integrations

Pros

Getting started was quick and easy for me. It works well with Google Calendar and Zoom and the real-time updates are very useful.

Cons

One thing I've been hoping for over the years is a calendar-style view that hides all the booked time slots. Right now, it shows a list of available openings instead. It's not really a major downside and while it's not exactly what I wanted, it's fairly close.

“simple booking that fits perfectly

Pros

It has been really easy for me to use, both for me and for my clients which has made the whole booking process much more convenient.

Cons

At this point, I really haven't run into any actual issues. It fits into my business very well and integrates nicely with the way I work.

“flexible booking that keeps me on track

Pros

Setting up multiple calendars for my clients is very easy for me and it makes booking appointments simple for them while still collecting the important details I need before the meeting. The calendar integration is also really helpful for me because it keeps everything synced and makes sure I don't miss a call.

Cons

One thing that would improve it is having an electronic signature option built into the booking flow. There are also cheaper alternatives out there and the pricing for text messages feels pretty high.

“calendar link saves time

Pros

Connecting my calendar with a simple link has made scheduling much more convenient for me. It cuts out the back-and-forth of phone tag and long email threads when trying to land on a meeting time that works. I'm also able to create four different appointment types with different lengths which fits well with the range of work I handle.

Cons

One issue is that clients who aren't using the same calendar system as I am, specifically Google sometimes have trouble locating the invitation.

“responsive support for group bookings

Pros

Handling group bookings works well for me and whenever questions come up, the team is usually quick to respond.

Cons

There's no option to stop people from making duplicate bookings.

“helpful booking notifications

Pros

There's a great mix of automatic and customized notifications for my appointments and the cancellation/rescheduling features work well too.

Cons

I'd still like more flexibility with notifications and reminders based on appointment type. Right now that option isn't available so I have to set up separate booking pages whenever I need different notification messaging.

“time-saving scheduling companion

Pros

This has been a fantastic tool for me for cutting down the time I spend scheduling, rescheduling and sending reminders to clients about appointments and upcoming agendas.

Cons

One limitation is that when I'm booking time on someone else's Calendly calendar, I can't layer my YCBM calendar over it to quickly find a time that works for both of us.

“custom scheduling that fits perfectly

Pros

scheduling pages can be tailored really well for me and having the option to host them directly on our own website is a big plus.

Cons

Getting everything set up was a little complicated and I couldn't handle it on my own. That said the level of customization makes it understandable from a technical standpoint. I ended up paying for help with the setup but it was worth it for the final result. It's definitely something to keep in mind before getting started.