Free Plan
The free plan gives you access to Timeblu’s core features with some limitations. This page explains what’s included and where paid plans go further.
Free Plan Summary
| Feature | Free Plan |
|---|---|
| Calendars | 1 |
| Clients | Unlimited |
| Sessions per month | Unlimited |
| Online Booking | Yes |
| Email reminders | 24 hours before only |
| SMS reminders | No (Pro+) |
| Performance Metrics | No (Pro+) |
| Advanced Analytics | No (Max) |
| Custom Branding | No (Max) |
| Deposits | No (Max) |
Calendar Limit
What It Means
You can create and use one calendar on the free plan.
Impact
- All sessions are on one calendar
- Working hours set for that single calendar
- No ability to separate schedules
Workaround
If you need schedule separation:
- Use events to block time
- Differentiate with services instead of calendars
- Upgrade to Pro for up to 3 calendars
Reminder Limits
Free Plan Reminders
On the free plan:
- Email only - No SMS
- 24 hours before only - One reminder timing
- Automatic sending when enabled
What You Don’t Get
| Feature | Free | Pro | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24h email | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2h email | No | Yes | Yes |
| SMS | No | 25/month + PAYG | 50/month + PAYG |
Impact
- Higher no-show rates possible
- Less communication flexibility
- Manual follow-up may be needed
Feature Restrictions
Multiple Calendars
Limited to 1 calendar.
Impact:
- Can’t separate schedules
- No multi-location support
- Single working hours set
Performance Metrics
Not available on free plan.
You get:
- Total clients
- Sessions this month
- Upcoming sessions
You don’t get:
- Cancellation rate
- Top services
- Peak hours
Advanced Analytics
Not available on free plan.
You don’t get:
- Revenue tracking
- Client lifetime value
- Occupancy metrics
Custom Branding
Not available on free plan.
Booking page:
- Shows Timeblu branding
- No custom logo
- No custom colors
Deposits
Not available on free plan.
- No deposit collection via Stripe
- Available on Max
Living Within Free Limits
Strategies for Free Users
Work around feature limits:
- Send manual reminders closer to session time
- Use calendar events for blocking
- Track metrics externally if needed
When to Consider Upgrading
Signs you’ve outgrown free:
- Need more than 1 calendar
- Want performance metrics and analytics
- Need SMS reminders to reduce no-shows
- Want branded booking pages
- Need deposit collection
Upgrading from Free
Ready to upgrade?
€19/month + tax - Multiple calendars, performance metrics
Upgrade to Pro€29/month + tax - Everything in Pro, plus branding, analytics & deposits
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