Why an online reservation system?

With an online reservation system , your business is always accessible. Customers book when it suits them and see immediately if there is still availability. No endless calling or double-checking of availability. That saves you time, frustration, and errors. Time you can invest in your guests and everything that is truly important in your business. Moreover, the system automatically sends confirmations and reminders, so no-shows and lost revenue are a thing of the past.

Reservation system costs

i-Reserve starts from €49 per month. From Bronze to Diamond: all packageswork with fixed license fees. You pay one clear amount per month, not per reservation. This way, you keep a grip on your costs and your planning.

Calculation example: what does a reservation system really bring you?

The license fees are clear, but how much do you actually save by using a reservation system? i-Reserve is suitable for many industries. Because wages and the number of reservations vary by industry, we'll use an average example here.

Principles:

• A colleague with a minimum wage costs €15.91 net per hour, €20 gross including employer charges.
• For convenience, we charge €20 per hour, because your time as an entrepreneur is even more valuable.

Scenario:
You have a business with 10 products (e.g., boats, meeting rooms, or activities) that can be reserved. Without a reservation system, reservations are made by phone or via multiple emails, and you record everything in a book or Excel spreadsheet. This takes about 15 minutes per reservation.

100 reservations per month:
100 x 0.25 hours = 25 hours
25 hours x €20 = €500 per month

A Silver license with a web registration module costs €79 per month (excluding VAT). So, with 100 reservations, you save €421 per month.

20 reservations per month:
20 x 0.25 hours = 5 hours
5 hours x €20 = €100
You earn back both time and money, even with a small number of reservations.

Seasonal business? No problem.
Even if you are only open in the summer or winter, the system pays off.
Half a year without a reservation system: 6 x €500 = €3,000.
Half a year with a reservation system: 6 x €79 = €474.
Savings: €2,526.

In short: a small monthly amount will save you a lot of time, overview and significant savings, calculated on the basis of the minimum wage.

More time, less stress and real savings

In the previous calculation example, you already saw how much time and money a reservation system saves. With i-Reserve it goes even further. Customers see when a spot is available, book instantly, and can pay in advance if needed. No phone calls, no endless emails, no double-checks.

Colleagues can view the schedule from anywhere: at home, in the office, or on the go via their mobile phone or tablet. Do your times or rates change during peak season? No problem, the system adjusts everything automatically. Do you rent out products multiple times a day? i-Reserve keeps track and shows exactly what's available. Troubled by no-shows? A deposit through the system prevents lost revenue.

Moreover, you can i-Reserve connectto your accounting, calendar, payment providers, and Office tools. Everything in one place, clear and efficient. More time, less stress, and control over your reservations: that is the real benefit of online booking.

Free or paid: which is right for you?

You might be thinking, “I'm convinced, but why a paid system and not a free version?”

There are plenty of free online reservation systems. But they often come with a catch. Free systems usually have a revenue model: limits on the number of reservations, users, or features. You only get full access if you pay. That's fine if you're just starting out and have few reservations, but it's a limitation if you want to grow.

Meet i-Reserve

i-Reserve is a fully paid solution with everything you need to manage your reservations easily and clearly. No surprises, no limitations, just control and peace of mind.

Would you like to see what it can mean for your organization?

Call us on 030 – 237 30 30 or try i-Reserve free for 30 days. Discover how easy it is to accept and process reservations, without any hassle.