Appointment Deposit Software That Protects Your Diary
Take flat-rate or percentage deposits online so clients commit before they take a valuable slot in your calendar.
Free forever for 1-2 staff. Flat £10/month for larger teams. No marketplace commission.
Flexible deposits by service
Keep booking friction low while protecting the appointments that need commitment.
Flat deposits
Charge a simple fixed amount such as £10 or £20 to secure a booking.
Percentage deposits
Take a percentage for higher-value services where the risk is larger.
Stripe checkout
Payments are handled through Stripe so funds go through a secure payment provider.
Clear checkout messaging
Clients see the amount due before confirming, reducing confusion.
How deposits are configured
Connect Stripe
Link the business Stripe account from payment settings.
Choose service rules
Set no deposit, a fixed deposit or a percentage deposit per service.
Publish your policy
Use confirmation text and booking page wording to set expectations.
Useful alongside deposits
Group classes
Run yoga classes, workshops, training sessions or small group beauty events with capacity limits and bookable times.
Explore this feature →Intake questionnaires
Collect allergies, patch test details, goals, treatment notes or consultation answers before the client arrives.
Explore this feature →Rooms and resources
Attach rooms, chairs, treatment beds or specialist equipment to services so the same resource cannot be double-booked.
Explore this feature →Questions operators ask before switching
Can I take full payment instead of a deposit?
Services can be configured around the payment rules the business needs, including deposits and payment collection through Stripe.
Can some services have no deposit?
Yes. Deposit rules are service-specific.
Does Slotivo add payment processing markup?
Slotivo does not add a payment processing markup on top of Stripe. Platform pricing is separate and transparent.
Can deposits help reduce no-shows?
Yes. A financial commitment and automatic reminders are two of the strongest ways to reduce no-shows.
Create your booking page without a card.
Set up your services, staff, opening hours, deposits and optional modules after signup. You can publish when everything is ready.