Dropinly
Comparison

Dropinly vs Bokadirekt.

Bokadirekt is a well-known consumer booking marketplace in Sweden, where your search placement is tied to the visibility package you pay for. Dropinly is owner-controlled booking software that runs on your own domain, with no marketplace ranking and no commission on your existing clients. Here is an honest look at which fits your shop.

Dropinly
Bokadirekt
Booking home
Books on your own domain and your own branded page. You are the destination, not one listing among competitors.
A consumer-facing booking platform where shoppers can browse, compare and book across many salons in one place.
Marketplace ranking
No ranking. There is no marketplace to be ranked in, so no competitor appears next to you.
Search-result priority is tied to your package. Their published tiers describe Premium, Plus and Mini as having descending search-result priority.
Visibility model
Your visibility comes from your own marketing, SEO and links. It does not change with your plan tier.
Visibility scales with the tier you pay for (Mini / Plus / Premium), per their published packages page.
Existing clients
No commission on bookings from your own clients. They book you directly on your page.
Built around a marketplace that aims to send new customers your way. Review their pricing page for the fees and per-message costs that apply to your plan.
Waitlist automation
Waitlist cascade automatically offers a freed slot to the next person when a cancellation happens.
Does not advertise an automatic cancellation-cascade waitlist; markets calendar-fill through visibility and marketing tools.
Deposits & no-shows
Deposits and no-show fees built in to protect your calendar.
Lists a "no-show guarantee" on its paid tiers, per their packages page.
Support
Email and chat support on every plan.
Phone support is listed on higher tiers; the Mini tier is listed as chat support only, per their packages page.
Contract & data export
Month-to-month, no contract. Free data export in CSV and JSON, plus free import from other systems.
Contract and data-export terms are not itemized on the public packages page; confirm any binding period and export options with them directly.

You own the customer relationship

On Dropinly your clients book on your domain and your branded page. They see you, not a row of nearby competitors. On a marketplace, the platform owns the discovery moment and can place rivals beside you.

Visibility you don't rent by tier

Bokadirekt ties search-result priority to the package you pay for, with higher tiers ranked ahead of lower ones. With Dropinly there is no ranking to buy. Your visibility comes from your own marketing and SEO, and it doesn't drop because you're on a smaller plan.

Automatic waitlist cascade

When someone cancels, Dropinly automatically offers the slot to the next person on your waitlist, filling gaps without manual chasing. Bokadirekt does not advertise an automatic cancellation-cascade waitlist.

Leave whenever, take your data

Dropinly is month-to-month with free CSV and JSON export and free import from Square, Acuity, Mindbody, Booksy, Vagaro and Fresha, so trying it is low-risk and you are never locked in.

When Bokadirekt is the better pick

If your main goal is a consumer marketplace that helps brand-new customers discover and book you in Sweden, and you're comfortable paying a higher tier for better search placement, Bokadirekt's established audience is likely the better fit.

FAQ

Common questions.

Is Dropinly a marketplace like Bokadirekt?

No. Dropinly is owner-controlled booking software that runs on your own domain and branded page. There is no consumer marketplace and no ranking, so competitors never appear next to your booking page. Bokadirekt is a consumer-facing booking platform where shoppers can compare and book across many salons.

Does Dropinly charge commission on my existing clients?

No. When your own clients book you on your Dropinly page, there is no commission on those bookings. Dropinly is a flat subscription. For how Bokadirekt's plans and any marketplace or messaging fees are charged, check their official pricing page.

Can I move my data and is there a contract?

Dropinly is month-to-month with no contract. You can import for free from Square, Acuity, Mindbody, Booksy, Vagaro and Fresha, and export your data anytime in CSV and JSON, so you're never locked in. Bokadirekt's public packages page does not itemize contract or export terms, so confirm those with them directly.

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