Online Booking by Spotlit

Take bookings 24/7 — even when you’re asleep.

A simple, modern online booking system for UK businesses. No commission, no contracts, live in under 5 minutes.

Free forever tier No credit card
A customer booking an appointment on a phone calendar app
No commission per booking Live in under 5 minutes GDPR compliant, UK hosted Free forever tier

Phone tag, missed calls, double-bookings.

Most small businesses still take bookings by phone, DM, or paper diary. Customers want to book in 30 seconds at midnight — not wait until you reopen at 9am. Every missed call is a missed customer.

60%
of bookings happen outside business hours
£1,200
lost per month from missed calls (avg.)
30s
is all customers will spend trying to book
How it works

Live in under 5 minutes

No setup calls, no training videos, no contracts. Just three simple steps.

01

Set your availability

Tell Spotlit when you’re open, your services, and how long each one takes. Block holidays in one tap.

02

Share your booking link

Add it to your Google Business Profile, Instagram bio, website or QR code. Customers book in seconds.

03

Get bookings 24/7

Confirmations, reminders and changes happen automatically. You just show up and serve your customers.

Everything you need

Built for real businesses

All the features you’d expect from enterprise tools, designed for shops on the high street.

Real-time calendar

See today, this week, and the month ahead at a glance. Drag to reschedule, tap to confirm.

Smart availability

Set working hours per service, add buffer time between appointments, and block dates with one tap.

Automatic reminders

Email and push reminders cut no-shows by up to 60%. No more chasing customers the day before.

Mobile-first booking

Customers book from their phone in under 30 seconds. No app downloads, no friction, no signups required.

Customer profiles

Every booking builds your customer list. See history, preferences, and re-engage with one click.

Reschedule & cancel

Customers can reschedule themselves — within rules you set. Your calendar stays clean automatically.

Booking insights

Track no-show rates, busiest hours, top services and revenue trends in a simple dashboard.

Public booking page

A polished, mobile-friendly page on spotlit.uk that shows your services, photos and live availability.

Why Spotlit, instead of the others?

Most booking platforms were built for big chains and US-style salons. Spotlit is built for the corner shop, the family-run clinic, and the one-person studio.

Feature
Spotlit
Other platforms
Free tier that actually works
5 bookings/month free, forever
Trial only, then monthly fee
Booking commission
No per-booking fees
Some platforms charge 20%+
Setup time
Live in under 5 minutes
Days of onboarding calls
Built for UK small business
GBP, UK timezones, UK support
Often built for US first
Bundled with SEO & reviews
Booking + visibility in one place
Booking only — pay extra elsewhere

See it in action

From the customer’s first tap to your morning calendar — everything looks like this.

A tablet showing a booking calendar app next to a coffee cup

Customer view

Mobile-first, 30 seconds to book

A laptop displaying a booking calendar dashboard in an office

Your calendar

Drag to reschedule, tap to confirm

A business owner planning their week on a digital calendar

Insights

Track no-shows, peak hours, revenue

Everything is included

No hidden fees, no upsells, no surprise add-ons.

Live in under 5 minutes
No commission per booking
GDPR compliant, UK hosted
Email + push notifications included
Linked to your Google profile
Auto-request reviews after visits
Simple pricing

Free to start. £10 when you grow.

Two plans. No commission. No contracts.

Free

Perfect for testing the waters

£0/month
  • 5 bookings per month
  • Public booking page
  • Email confirmations
  • Basic calendar view
  • Customer profiles
  • Unlimited bookings
  • Automatic reminders
  • Booking analytics
Most Popular

Booking Pro

For busy businesses ready to scale

£10/month
  • Unlimited bookings
  • Public booking page
  • Email + push reminders
  • Full calendar + drag to reschedule
  • Customer profiles + history
  • Booking analytics dashboard
  • Buffer time + multi-service
  • Auto review requests

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a website to use Spotlit booking?

No. Every business gets a free, mobile-friendly booking page hosted at spotlit.uk. You can share that link directly, or paste it into your Google Business Profile, Instagram bio or QR code.

How long does it take to set up?

Most businesses go live in under 5 minutes. Add your services, set your hours, and share your link. That’s it.

Do customers need to create an account to book?

No. Customers book with just their name, email and phone number — no signup, no app download, no friction.

Can I take payment at the time of booking?

Online payments and deposits are on the roadmap. For now, you can collect payment in person or via your existing system.

What kinds of businesses is this for?

Hair salons, barbers, beauty clinics, tattoo studios, dentists, physios, personal trainers, restaurants, tutors — any business that takes appointments.

Is there a contract?

No contracts and no commission per booking. Cancel anytime — your data stays yours.

Stop missing customers. Start taking bookings tonight.

Free forever tier. No credit card. Live in 5 minutes.