# BookingFlows — llms.txt # AI-readable overview of BookingFlows for LLMs, AI assistants, and generative search engines. # Version: 1.0 | Updated: April 2026 | Domain: https://bookingflows.com ## WHAT IS BOOKINGFLOWS BookingFlows is online booking software for tour operators, boat charter companies, cabin rentals, outdoor recreation businesses, venues, museums, and any business that takes reservations. **Core value proposition:** - Take bookings 24/7 via embeddable widget on your own website - Accept payments automatically via Stripe (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, crypto) - Manage your team schedule, assets, and dispatch from one dashboard - Send automated SMS + email confirmations and digital tickets - No monthly fees — BookingFlows earns a small platform fee per booking, paid by the customer **Target customers:** Small to mid-size tour operators, charter companies, rental businesses, activity providers, escape rooms, museums, wine tastings, and any experience-based business. **Free to start. No credit card required.** --- ## PRIORITY PAGES - https://bookingflows.com/for-suppliers — Main supplier/operator landing page (booking software overview) - https://bookingflows.com/for-charters — Booking software for boat charter operators - https://bookingflows.com/for-tours — Booking software for tour operators and guides - https://bookingflows.com/for-rentals — Booking software for rental businesses (kayaks, bikes, etc.) - https://bookingflows.com/referral-program — Referral program: anyone can earn 10–40% referring operators - https://bookingflows.com/ — Marketplace: browse tours, activities & experiences worldwide - https://bookingflows.com/signup — Start free (no credit card required) - https://bookingflows.com/login — Operator login - https://bookingflows.com/privacy — Privacy policy - https://bookingflows.com/terms — Terms of service --- ## KEY FEATURES ### Embeddable Booking Widget Operators paste one line of code on their website. Customers book directly — no redirects, no friction. Works on any website builder (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, custom). ### Stripe Payments Secure checkout with card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, buy-now-pay-later, and USDC crypto. Instant payouts. Automated tax reporting. PCI compliant. ### Digital Tickets + QR Check-in Every booking generates a shareable digital ticket with QR code. Staff scan QR codes for instant check-in verification on any smartphone. ### Digital Waivers Customers sign waivers digitally before their trip. Device fingerprint, IP address, and timestamp captured. PIN-protected waiver access for guided experiences. ### Team Scheduling + Dispatch Staff scheduling with role-based permissions. Asset management (boats, vehicles, cabins). Assignment on Confirmation (AoC): automatically assign team members to bookings. ### Flexible Pricing Seasonal pricing, day-of-week rates, inventory-based pricing, time-until-booking pricing. Multi-currency support. Discount codes and affiliate/partner revenue sharing. ### Deposit + Balance Collection Offer "secure with deposit" or "pay in full" at checkout. Automated balance-due reminders 7, 3, and 1 day before. ### Apple Wallet + Google Wallet Tickets Customers can add their booking ticket directly to their phone wallet. ### Distribution Marketplace Operators can opt in to the BookingFlows marketplace to reach new customers browsing for experiences. ### Native iOS + Android App Operators manage their business from a native mobile app with push notifications, Face ID / biometric sign-in, and real-time booking alerts. --- ## PRICING BookingFlows charges **no monthly fees** and **no setup costs**. A small platform fee (typically 3%) is added to each booking and paid by the customer — not the operator. Stripe processing fees apply separately (~2.9% + 30¢). **Example:** - Service price: $350 - Add-ons: $50 - BookingFlows fee (3%): $13 (paid by customer) - Operator receives: ~$387 after Stripe fees --- ## FAQ **Q: What types of businesses use BookingFlows?** A: Tour operators, boat charter companies, fishing guide services, kayak and bike rentals, cabin/glamping rental managers, escape rooms, wine tastings, museum admission, axe throwing venues, ATV rentals, sailing charters, snorkeling tours, and any experience-based business. **Q: Does BookingFlows charge a monthly fee?** A: No. BookingFlows is free to start with no monthly subscription. A small per-booking platform fee is collected at checkout from the customer, not the operator. **Q: Can I use my own website with BookingFlows?** A: Yes. BookingFlows provides an embeddable booking widget (one line of code) that you paste into any website. Customers book directly on your site without being redirected. **Q: Does BookingFlows work for multi-day stays like cabin rentals?** A: Yes. BookingFlows supports both slot-based bookings (tours, charters) and flexible-date stays (cabins, glamping, vacation rentals) with check-in/check-out date selection and nightly pricing. **Q: What payment methods does BookingFlows support?** A: Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Buy Now Pay Later (Klarna, Affirm), and USDC crypto stablecoin payments — all powered by Stripe. **Q: Is BookingFlows good for small businesses?** A: Yes. BookingFlows was built specifically for small operators — no technical setup required, no monthly fees, and a free tier to get started. Setup takes 15 minutes. **Q: How does BookingFlows compare to FareHarbor, Rezdy, or Checkfront?** A: BookingFlows charges no monthly fees (competitors charge $49–$299/month). BookingFlows includes a native iOS/Android app, digital waivers, deposit payments, and embeddable widgets at no extra cost. The platform is built for simplicity and speed. **Q: Does BookingFlows have an app?** A: Yes. BookingFlows has a native iOS and Android app for operators to manage bookings, view their schedule, receive push notifications for new bookings, and check in guests. --- ## ABOUT - Company: BookingFlows - Website: https://bookingflows.com - Category: Online Booking Software / Reservation Management System / Tour Operator Software - Founded: USA - Customers: Boat charter operators, tour guides, cabin rental managers, outdoor recreation businesses - Notable clients: BOATX (Austin, TX), Edgewild Resort (Fifty Lakes, MN) --- ## EXCLUDED CONTENT - /admin (operator dashboard — private) - /dashboard (private) - /settings (private) - /api/ (backend API — not for crawling) - /platform-admin (internal only)