The WordPress Booking Plugin Alternative
Tired of Amelia, Bookly, or WooCommerce Bookings slowing down your Elementor site? Get a modern, lightweight booking solution that doesn't rely on WordPress plugins at all.
0.5s Load Time
Zero Conflicts
No WP Plugin
Lightning Fast
Loads in 0.5s vs 3s+ for plugins
No Plugin Required
Simple HTML embed
100% White-Label
Even on free tier
Better Value
Full features, no upsells
The WordPress Plugin Problem
Why traditional booking plugins frustrate Elementor users
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They Slow Down Your Entire Site
WordPress booking plugins add 2-4 seconds to every page load. Not just the booking page - your ENTIRE site. Why? They load CSS, JavaScript, and PHP processing on every single page 'just in case'. FlexiBooking loads only when needed, asynchronously.
Average plugin: +3.2s page load | FlexiBooking: +0.5s
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Plugin Conflicts Are Constant
Booking plugins conflict with caching plugins (WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache), security plugins (Wordfence), and page builders. Spend hours troubleshooting white screens and broken checkout. FlexiBooking doesn't touch WordPress - zero conflicts.
85% of users report at least one plugin conflict per year
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'Powered By' Badges Ruin Your Brand
Free versions of Amelia and Bookly display 'Powered by' badges. Want to remove them? Pay $89-249/year. FlexiBooking is white-label from day one - even on the free setup tier.
Remove branding: Amelia Pro โฌ249/yr | Bookly Pro โฌ89/yr | FlexiBooking: โฌ0
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Updates Break Your Booking System
WordPress updates monthly. Each update risks breaking your booking plugin. Customer tries to book - 'Error 500'. You're on vacation. Lost revenue, angry customers. FlexiBooking updates don't touch your WordPress installation.
WordPress booking plugin support forums: 15,000+ 'broken after update' posts
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Endless Upsells for Basic Features
Want SMS reminders? $49 addon. Google Calendar sync? Requires Pro. Payment deposits? Upgrade to Premium. Custom fields? Another addon. FlexiBooking has no tiers or forced upsells - we discuss your needs and build what you actually want.
Average total cost with addons: Amelia โฌ400+/yr | Bookly โฌ200+/yr
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They Bloat Your WordPress Database
Booking plugins create 10-15 new database tables. Each booking adds multiple database rows. After a year: thousands of entries slowing down your entire WordPress admin. FlexiBooking data lives separately.
After 1 year: Amelia adds 50MB+ to WordPress database
Built for WordPress, But Better Than Plugins
Separate Admin Panel (No WordPress Clutter)
Your booking admin panel doesn't live in WordPress. Cleaner, faster, more secure. Your staff doesn't need WordPress login access - just give them booking dashboard access.
Asynchronous Loading (No Page Speed Impact)
Loads independently from your page. Your site loads fast, then the booking widget appears. Google PageSpeed score stays high. Unlike plugins that block page rendering.
Payment Processing Without WooCommerce
Stripe and PayPal built-in. No need to install entire WooCommerce suite just for booking payments. Deposits, full payments, free bookings - all included.
Unlimited Staff Members
No limits. Add 2 staff or 20 staff - same price. Amelia Basic limits you to 3 employees. Bookly charges per employee.
True White-Label on All Plans
Zero FlexiBooking branding. Even on free setup tier. Remove 'Powered by Amelia' badge? โฌ249/year. Remove 'Bookly' badge? โฌ89/year. FlexiBooking? โฌ0.
Zero WordPress Plugin Conflicts
Doesn't conflict with caching, security, SEO, or other plugins. Because it's not a WordPress plugin. No more troubleshooting white screens after updates.
Mobile-First Design
Perfect booking experience on all devices. WordPress plugins often break on mobile or have clunky interfaces. FlexiBooking is built mobile-first from day one.
Updates Without WordPress Headaches
We update and improve your booking system without touching your WordPress installation. No risk of breaking your site after updates.
Simpler Pricing Than WordPress Plugins
No tiers, no upsells, no per-addon fees. Just straightforward monthly billing.
What You Pay
Initial Setup
Configuration for your business
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one-time
Monthly Subscription
Everything included, unlimited bookings
from
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per month
Everything Included
Basic setup: FREE (simple booking form)
Advanced setup: โฌ299-โฌ599 (multi-staff, packages)
All features included - no 'Pro' version
White-label on all tiers
Payment processing included
Unlimited staff members
Custom fields included
Unlimited bookings per month
All features (no upsells)
Regular feature updates
No per-booking fees
No staff member limits
Cancel anytime
One-time setup + Monthly subscription. No hidden fees.
Custom Development
Need something WordPress plugins can't do? We build unique features tailored to your business needs.
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Advanced third-party integrations (CRM, POS systems)
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Complex business logic & workflows
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Custom reporting & analytics dashboards
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Fixed-price quotes available
Example: Salon with 3 staff, payments, SMS reminders. FlexiBooking: โฌ348/year total. Amelia Pro + addons: โฌ400+/year. Plus your time troubleshooting conflicts.
How It Works (WordPress Users)
Tell us your WordPress setup
What Elementor template are you using? What's your business type? Any specific WordPress plugins we should know about? (We'll ensure compatibility)
We configure your booking system
Set up services, staff, branding, payments. Test it works perfectly with your Elementor design and WordPress theme.
You add one HTML widget to Elementor
Drag HTML widget. Paste code. Publish. Done. No WordPress plugin installation, no wp-admin configuration, no database changes.
Manage bookings outside WordPress
Your booking admin panel lives separately. Faster, cleaner, more secure. Your staff doesn't need WordPress access.
Never worry about WordPress updates again
WordPress updates monthly. Your booking system isn't affected. No more 'Error 500' after WP updates. Sleep better at night.
Ready to Ditch WordPress Booking Plugins?
Free setup for basic booking โข โฌ29/month covers everything โข No WordPress plugin required