Book-Me Bot
Clients book themselves, DMs get answered, and no-shows get a nudge.
The problem
Booking happens over DMs and texts, and no-shows cost you money.
The tools
| Tool & job | Plan | Monthly | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SquarePayments at the chair or front desk | Free | $0card fees | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| CalendlySelf-booking with reminders | Standard | $10 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| ManyChatInstagram DM auto-replies with booking link | Pro (monthly) | $39 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| MailchimpMonthly promo email | Paid (promo price, 12 mo) | $13 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| TidioAI chat on your website for FAQs | Lyro AI | $32.50 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Total | $94.50+ | card fees | |
Optional: add Grok Bot ($30/mo) for an inbox assistant and weekly promo drafts.
How it works
- Publish one Calendly link everywhere.
- ManyChat replies to "how much / are you free" DMs with the link.
- Tidio Lyro answers FAQs on the website.
- Mailchimp sends a monthly promo to past clients.
Prices are starting list prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked on the date shown; some are promos and can change at renewal. Tool picks are editorial: paid listings never change a setup. Time saved is our estimate for a typical small business, not a measurement.
Rather have John set this up for you?
No tutorials, no trial and error. John comes to your business, sets this up on your accounts, tests it, trains you and your team, and keeps it running.
Free 20-min chat to start. Most setups land between $3,000 and $6,000, fixed price agreed before we start. Monthly support from $750/month: check-ins, fixes, and new automations as you grow.
Rather have John set this up for you?
He comes to your business anywhere in Maryland or DC, sets it up, trains your team and keeps it running. Free 20-min chat to start.