With Jimdo Bookings, you can accept appointments for free using Bookings Lite or upgrade to Bookings Essentials for advanced features like reminders, buffer time, and unlimited events. The free plan is ideal to get started, while the paid plan helps you grow and manage your bookings more efficiently.
Bookings plans overview
Bookings allows you to accept appointments directly through your website.
- Bookings Lite is free and includes all core features to get started
- Bookings Essentials is a paid upgrade with advanced tools for growing businesses
What is included in Bookings Lite
The free plan gives you everything you need to start accepting bookings:
- Unlimited appointments with no monthly limit
- 1 event (for example, one service or class)
- A booking page accessible from your website
- Automatic confirmation emails for you and your clients
Note: Bookings Lite includes a "Powered by Jimdo" badge on the checkout page and in client emails. It does not appear on your website.
What is included in Bookings Essentials
The paid plan includes all free features plus advanced tools:
- Unlimited events
- Automatic reminders 24 hours before appointments
- Buffer time between appointments
- Client rescheduling (coming soon)
- Custom branding without Jimdo badge
- Custom confirmation page after booking
Note: You can define cancellation rules. Make sure they match your terms of service.
How upgrade prompts work
- Paid features are visible but locked on the free plan
- Locked features show an Upgrade button
- Clicking it takes you directly to checkout
- You can upgrade from there
How to upgrade
On a free plan
- Open Bookings in your dashboard
- Click a locked feature
- Choose a plan with Bookings Essentials
- Complete checkout
Add Bookings Essentials as an add on
- Select a paid plan
- Click Get started
- Add Bookings Essentials
- Complete checkout
Already on a paid plan
- Upgrade to a higher plan, or
- Add Bookings Essentials
Note: If your plan already includes Bookings Essentials, you already have access to all paid features.
What happens if you delete your only event
Important: If you delete your only event on the free plan:
- The Bookings block is hidden automatically
- You need to reconnect it after creating a new event
Feature comparison
| Feature | Bookings Lite | Bookings Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Appointments | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Events | 1 | Unlimited |
| Buffer time | ✕ | ✓ |
| Reminders | ✕ | ✓ |
| Rescheduling | ✕ | ✓ (coming soon) |
| Remove Jimdo badge | ✕ | ✓ |
Note: More features are coming soon. Check your dashboard for updates.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bookings really free
Yes, Bookings Lite is currently free.
Will the free plan stay free
This is the intention. Any changes will be communicated.
Why do I see the Jimdo badge
The badge appears on checkout and emails. Upgrade to remove it.
Do clients receive reminders
No. Reminders are part of the paid plan.
Why can I only create one event
The free plan is limited to one event.
My Bookings block disappeared
This happens if you delete your only event. Create a new one and reconnect it.
Is buffer time available on the free plan
No. Appointments can be scheduled back to back.
Can clients reschedule bookings
Not yet. This feature is coming soon.
What happens if I downgrade
- Bookings remain
- Paid features are locked
- Event limit returns to one
Can I accept payments
Yes, via Jimdo Pay.
Is calendar sync available
No, this feature is still in development.