Please Add Online Booking Approval—This Should Be Standard
One feature I’m genuinely surprised doesn’t exist in Boulevard is the ability to approve or deny online booking requests before they’re automatically confirmed. Nearly every other major booking platform includes this functionality—and for good reason.
As a business owner, I need the flexibility to review appointments before locking them in. Whether it’s for new clients, service compatibility, or stylist scheduling nuances, the ability to screen and approve incoming requests is a critical workflow tool that should absolutely be included in Boulevard.
For context, here are just a few platforms that offer this feature, along with their pricing:
DaySmart: Starts at $29/month; Premium plan at $199/month.
Vagaro: Starts at $23.99/month; scales up to $83.99/month.
Fresha: Free for individual professionals; charges apply for additional team members.
GlossGenius: Flat rate of $24/month.
Square Appointments: Free for individuals; Premium plan at $69/month.
Acuity Scheduling: Plans range from $16 to $61/month.
Mindbody: Plans start at $129/month.
Booksy: $29.99/month; additional users at $20/month each.
Schedulicity: Starts at $34.99/month; pricing increases with additional providers.
