Are you reviewing booking system providers, like Newbook?
freeonlinebooking gives you all of the functionality that you'd expect from a modern reservation / PMS system - but with more flexibility, more control, and none of the price tags attached to essential features. We focus on transparent pricing, real human support, and tools that help you grow your direct bookings without extra commission or fees. It's everything accommodation owners need in one place, without the limitations that can come with other systems.
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No lock-in contracts, cancel easily anytime
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Time-saving automations
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Easy to learn, easy to use
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Round the clock support from knowledgeable UK and NZ teams
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Competitive pricing with predictable monthly payments
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Newbook support vs freeonlinebooking
When something needs answering or fixing, speaking to a real person can make all the difference. With freeonlinebooking, support isn't handled by AI chatbots or automated responses. You deal directly with our friendly and knowledgeable teams, based locally in the UK and New Zealand, who understand hospitality and know the system inside out - with round-the-clock support available whenever you need it. Urgent issues are prioritised and dealt with quickly, giving you clear answers, fast resolutions, and help that's genuinely relevant to how your business operates.
Newbook pricing vs freeonlinebooking
freeonlinebooking offers very competitive pricing and is generally cheaper than many if not most PMS systems on the market.
For starters, our commission-free online booking service is completely free; you only pay if you choose to use our Premium service which includes our full property management system and built-in channel management.
Our Premium service fees are based on the size and type of your property and includes everything, unless of course you choose to use TXT messaging or Xero for managing your finances.
Our totally FREE online booking system
For accommodation businesses that simply want to take commission-free direct bookings, freeonlinebooking's free service is packed with practical, everyday tools that small accommodation providers actually need to achieve this. You get a full online booking system for your website, multi-currency and multi-language options, a simple property diary, customisable design, and secure PCI-DSS/GDPR-compliant processing - all with setup guidance and email support. It's a genuinely usable, professional platform from day one, without contracts, without expiry, and without surprise costs.
Flexible & intuitive booking calendar
freeonlinebooking's booking sheet is designed to make day-to-day management simple and flexible. Make one-off changes to rates, minimum stays, and availability directly on the calendar, override rules for specific dates, and respond quickly to demand as it changes. It's an intuitive, powerful tool that gives you complete control over your bookings, day by day.
Maximum control over your OTAs
Some systems limit how much control you have over online travel agents, but freeonlinebooking puts you firmly in charge. You decide exactly which rates, availability, and restrictions are sent to each of your chosen OTAs, giving you the flexibility to tailor every channel to your strategy. It's complete control without complexity, helping you protect margins and manage distribution your way.
Open API & Integrations
freeonlinebooking offers an open API, giving you the freedom to connect with your preferred smart locks, POS systems, and other third-party tools. It's a flexible, future-ready approach that lets you build the setup that works best for your business, without being locked into a fixed ecosystem.
What else can you expect from freeonlinebooking?
| Participate in free pilot schemes for newly developed features and integrations
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| Monthly newsletters
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| Regular development updates on upcoming features
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| Invitations to live webinars
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Access to a range of on-demand webinar recordings |
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Hot Tips to help you stand out and grow |
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3 months free service when you successfully refer a friend, with the chance to boost your bonus |
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Plenty of chances to win free service with competitions and featured Hot Tips |
Advanced Security Controls
Keeping your data safe with advanced security features such as multi-factor authentication, robust logon protections, and unlimited user accounts. This allows you to control access at user level, protect sensitive data, and clearly trace user activity when needed - giving you confidence your system and information are secure.
Easy setup & training
freeonlinebooking is quick to set up and easy to learn, with step-by-step guidance and training videos to support you at every stage. The system is designed to be intuitive from day one, so you can get up and running fast and manage bookings with confidence - no technical expertise required.
Modern, customisable online booking engine
freeonlinebooking offers a modern, fully customisable online booking Engine designed to convert lookers into bookers. With plenty of colour schemes to match your website and branding and three unique booking page styles, it makes booking simple for guests and helps reduce drop-offs - increasing both direct bookings and completed reservations.
Multiple payment gateway options
freeonlinebooking gives you the flexibility to choose from multiple payment gateways, so you can select and try the option that works best for your business. It's easy to switch, simple to manage, and designed to support secure payments without locking you into a single provider.
So, if you're wanting to compare further how freeonlinebooking compares to Newbook, please click on one of the options below:
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