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Kinibook

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WhatsApp-first booking system for service businesses with branded booking links, staff scheduling and online deposits.

kinibook.com
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About Kinibook

Kinibook is a booking system for service businesses such as salons, studios and pet hotels, built around WhatsApp. Each business claims a branded booking link, for example kinibook.com followed by its own name, which works as a mobile-friendly storefront. Customers open it from an Instagram, TikTok or WhatsApp bio and book in under 30 seconds with no app download or account.

Owners set up a service menu, staff schedules and deposit rules. Deposits can be collected through DuitNow QR, FPX or card straight to the business's own merchant account, and a slot is locked only after payment to reduce no-shows. When a booking is confirmed, both the owner and the customer get a WhatsApp message, and owners can check their schedule or block slots with chat commands.

A Stay-Rent mode supports multi-night boarding and equipment rentals with check-in and check-out dates, room capacity limits and uploads such as vaccination cards. An integrated store lets customers buy products next to their bookings. The service supports more than 40 countries with local currency formatting and timezone-aware scheduling. It charges no commission on bookings.

Key features

  • Branded booking link per business
  • WhatsApp confirmations and chat commands
  • Deposits via DuitNow QR, FPX or card
  • Staff schedules and service menus
  • Stay-Rent mode for boarding and rentals
  • Built-in store for retail products
  • Booking without app downloads for clients
  • Multi-currency and timezone-aware scheduling

Good fit for

  • Salons and studios taking deposits
  • Pet hotels managing multi-night stays
Tags
booking
appointments
whatsapp
deposits
service-businesses
scheduling
malaysia

Kinibook: questions and answers

What is Kinibook used for?
Kinibook is a WhatsApp-first booking system for service businesses with branded booking links, staff scheduling and online deposits. It is a good fit for salons and studios taking deposits, and pet hotels managing multi-night stays.
Is Kinibook open source?
No. Kinibook is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Scheduling category, open-source options include Easy!Appointments, Thunderbird Appointment and Cal.diy.
What are some alternatives to Kinibook?
Kinibook competes with Setmore, SimplyBook.me and Acuity Scheduling.

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