Free to startNo app neededStripe-secured deposits
Stop losing money every time someone cancels.
OpenSlot instantly notifies your waiting list when a slot opens up. The first person to pay a deposit gets the appointment. Your revenue is protected.
Built for salons · barbers · clinics · therapists · nail studios · tattoo artists
How it works
From cancellation to confirmed booking in under 10 minutes.
One button. Your whole waiting list notified. First payment wins.
1
📲Customers join your list
Share your QR code or link. Customers enter their name and email — no account, no app. They're on your waiting list instantly.
2
📣You broadcast the slot
One tap from your dashboard. Everyone on your waiting list gets an email about the opening — right now, not tomorrow.
3
💳First deposit wins
The first customer to pay a small deposit secures the appointment. You get notified. The slot is filled. Revenue recovered.
Why it works
A deposit changes everything.
Anyone can say they'll show up. Someone who's paid a deposit actually will. That's the difference between a filled slot and another no-show.
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Customers opt in — no cold messaging, no awkward chasing✓
Deposit filters out tyre-kickers and time-wasters✓
Abandoned checkouts release the slot after 10 minutes✓
Quiet hours respected — no notifications sent after 9pmRecent activity
LiveBarber slot filled
£20 deposit secured · Shoreditch
2 min ago
Salon opening claimed
£30 deposit secured · Manchester
18 min ago
Clinic broadcast sent
67 clients notified
41 min ago
Nail studio slot filled
£15 deposit secured · Bristol
1 hr ago
Who it's for
Any business that books appointments and hates losing money to cancellations.
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Hair salons
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Barbers
💅
Nail studios
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Clinics
🖋️
Tattoo artists
🧘
Therapists
Pricing
Free while you're getting started.
No subscription. No upfront cost. We only grow when you do.
Available now
Early Access
Free
For businesses joining now
- ✓Your own public join page + QR code
- ✓Unlimited waiting list subscribers
- ✓Broadcast cancelled slots instantly
- ✓Stripe deposit collection built in
- ✓Quiet hours — no late-night pings
Coming soon
Pro
SMS + WhatsApp
For owners who want instant reach
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓SMS notifications to your waiting list
- ✓WhatsApp broadcasts
- ✓Advanced fairness controls
- ✓Auto-resend to non-openers
FAQ
Common questions.
Do my customers need to download an app?
No. Customers join your waiting list via a link or QR code — just a name and email. No account, no app, no friction.
What stops someone from claiming a slot they don't intend to take?
The deposit. To claim a slot, customers pay a small deposit via Stripe. That commitment filters out the time-wasters and ensures the person who books actually shows up.
What if the slot isn't claimed in time?
If a customer starts checkout but doesn't complete it, the slot is automatically released after 10 minutes and becomes available again.
Will my customers get bombarded with notifications?
No. Broadcasts are limited to 3 per day per customer, and no notifications are sent between 9pm and 8am. Your waiting list stays healthy.
Can I cancel or override a booking?
Yes — as the owner you have full control. You can cancel or reassign any booking from your dashboard.
How long does it take to set up?
Under 2 minutes. Sign up, get your join link, share it with customers. That's it.
Ready to stop the bleeding?
The next cancellation doesn't have to cost you.
Set up your free OpenSlot page in 2 minutes. Share your join link. The next time someone cancels — your waiting list handles it.
No credit card required · Free forever for early access members