In this article, we will introduce a detailed comparison between Sakurabook and some third-party reservation systems and reservation site construction tools.
Sakurabook is a reservation system that operates as an extension (Shopify app) of the EC site construction tool "Shopify". You can set up reservation calendars in various places on the EC site built with Shopify, and receive and settle reservations from end users online.
There are many tools for building such reservation sites and reservation systems, but in this article, let's compare the famous RESERVA, Goope, and STORES reservations in Japan with Sakurabook.
Detailed comparison table of reservation site / reservation system! Differences in functionality between RESERVA, Goope, STORES reservation and Sakurabook
| Reserve | Goope | STORES reservation | Sakurabook | |
| Facility / store reservation | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| Sales Online shopping |
△ | △ | △ | 〇 |
| Digital service reservation | △ | × | △ | 〇 |
| Staff nomination reservation | △ | × | 〇 | 〇 |
| Calendar reservation | 〇 | △ | 〇 | 〇 |
| Flexible specification of time required by the end user | × | × | × | 〇 |
| Option menu and additional charges | 〇 | × | 〇 | 〇 |
| Design template |
× | 〇 | × | 〇 |
| LP / Free Page / Blog | × | 〇 | × | 〇 |
| Online payment | 〇 | × | 〇 | 〇 |
| Automatic email transmission | 〇 | × | 〇 | 〇 |
| Google Calendar linkage |
〇 | × | 〇 | 〇 |
| WEB attracting customers / SEO | 〇 | △ | 〇 | 〇 |
| Customer management | 〇 | × | 〇 | 〇 |
| By WEB production company Maintenance agency and agency sales |
There is a review | Possible | 〇 | Possible |
As you can see, even with the same reservation system, there are various differences in detailed functions and services.I will explain the differences in more detail.
Facility / store reservation
It is a function to reserve the visit and use of facilities and stores online by specifying the date and time.It is a basic function of any reservation site creation tool or reservation system.
<RESERVA ... 〇>
You can create a reservation site with a calendar with a sophisticated and simple design.You can also embed the calendar reservation function on any of your company's websites.
<Goope ... 〇>
You can use the design template to create a booking site.
<STORES reservation ... 〇>
You can create a reservation site with a calendar with a sophisticated and simple design.You can also embed the calendar reservation function on any of your company's websites.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
You can embed the calendar reservation function on the EC site construction tool Shopify.
Product sales / online shopping
It is a function to handle product sales and online shopping on the same site (same domain) as the reservation site.
<RESERVA… △>
RESERVA is a tool that allows you to build an independent reservation site.Since it is possible to embed the reservation calendar in any company's site using an inline frame, it is possible to embed the reservation calendar in the product sales site.
<Goope… △>
By linking with "Color Me Shop", you will be able to handle both reservations and product sales. "Color Me Shop" "Dokodemo Color Me" will be embedded in the reservation site created by Goope.
<STORES reservation ... △>
STORES Reservation can also embed the reservation calendar in an inline frame on any company site.By embedding the STORES reservation calendar on your company's product sales site, it is possible to both sell products and accept reservations.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
Sakurabook is an appointment calendar app that works on Shopify. It is possible to add a highly functional reservation calendar unique to Sakurabook to the powerful online shopping functions that Shopify already has.Therefore, from the initial state of introduction, it will be a specification that can handle both product sales, online shopping and reservation reception.
Digital service reservation
This is a function to accept reservations for digital services such as online calls and video calls such as ZOOM, member-only video distribution, online lessons, and online schools.
<RESERVA… △>
It has a function to automatically issue the URL and ID of the Zoom meeting at the same time as accepting the reservation and automatically insert it into the reservation email.
<Goope… ×>
There is no official description about the status of support such as ZOOM cooperation.
<STORES reservation ... △>
It has a function to automatically issue a Zoom meeting ID / URL according to the reservation schedule and send a reminder email to the customer.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
Sakurabook is a tool that can realize the most powerful digital service reservation function. In addition to the functions that can be used with other companies' reservation systems such as ZOOM meeting linkage and automatic email transmission, full-scale online lessons that combine digital content download sales and texts such as videos, online calls, and PDFs by linking with the Shopify app. And online course business can also be developed.
Staff nomination reservation
This is a function that allows end users to appoint and make reservations for staff who provide services when making reservations for store use.
<RESERVA… △>
RESERVA's reservation system is divided into types such as "service provision type", "staff nomination type", "school type", "event type", "facility type", and "accommodation type". By selecting "Staff nomination type", staff nomination reservation is possible, but it cannot be used across multiple types such as "service provision and staff nomination" and "event and staff nomination". It has become.
<Goope… ×>
It is possible to create a staff introduction page, but it does not seem to have the ability to appoint and book staff.
<STORES reservation ... 〇>
It is possible to manage the schedule for each staff member and manage the services that can be handled in association with each other.Therefore, it is possible to build a site so that end users can appoint staff to make reservations.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
Sakurabook is a reservation system that can also make staff-designated reservations. By creating a staff introduction page on the Shopify site and setting up a corresponding Sakurabook reservation calendar, users can check staff profiles and make reservations by specifying the date and time of use.
Calendar reservation
It is a function that allows end users to select the date and time of use and make a reservation by setting up a calendar showing the date and time when reservations can be made on the site.Both tools are provided as one of the basic systems of the reservation site.
<RESERVA ... 〇>
The format of the calendar varies depending on the type of template, etc., but basically a reservation calendar is provided.Depending on the type, there are various flows, such as one that the end user selects from a preset date and time frame, one that specifies the desired date from a calendar that displays only the date, and then one that selects the usage date from the free time.
<Goope… △>
The calendar function itself is standard equipment, but the calendar and reservation status are not linked and must be updated manually.
<STORES reservation ... 〇 ＞
You can display the services and menus provided in calendar format.If you click the desired date and time on the calendar, you will be taken to the details page of the service, and from there, you will enter the application form via the reservation button and make a reservation.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
Sakurabook also comes standard with an appointment calendar with powerful features. You can place your booking calendar anywhere on your Shopify site, and end users can check availability and book.The reservation calendar is linked with the registered Google calendar, and the reservation status received on Sakurabook is automatically reflected on the Google calendar.
Flexible specification of time required by the end user
Even with the same service menu, not all users want to spend the same amount of time.For example, even in a rental conference room, some users may want to use it for one hour, while others may want to use it for two hours.In such a case, the end user can flexibly select the required time and make a reservation instead of the "time frame" set in advance by the operator.
<RESERVA… ×>
This is a method in which the end user selects the desired date and time from a preset time frame. You cannot select "from what time to what time".In addition, although it has more functions than a general reservation system, such as setting reservation preparation time and setting multiple break times, it is not a function that corresponds to the case that "the time required to use the same service differs depending on the person".
<Goope… ×>
This is a method in which the end user selects the desired date and time from a preset time frame.
<STORES reservation ... ×>
This is a method in which the end user selects the desired date and time from a preset time frame. It is possible to set up menus for 5 minutes, 10 minutes, short hours, or long menus such as 4 hours, 5 hours, etc., but it is a mechanism that "end users can flexibly decide the required time by themselves".
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
With Sakurabook, you can accept reservations in a pay-as-you-go format based on usage time x unit price.You can make a reservation by selecting an available day from the reservation calendar and selecting the start time and end time.This flexible reservation system is a unique feature of Sakurabook.
Option menu and additional charges
It is a function to add an optional option menu to the reservation menu.For example, when making a reservation for a rental office, it is a function that end users can freely select by adding ancillary services such as projector rental that can be used or not used depending on the person.
<RESERVA ... 〇>
You can add any option menu and set additional charges.
<Goope… ×>
Goope doesn't seem to support adding option menus or setting additional charges.
<STORES reservation ... 〇 ＞
You can add any option menu and set additional charges.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
You can add any option menu and set additional charges.
Design template
It is a function that allows businesses to freely select and customize from abundant design templates and build a reservation site with a sophisticated design.
<RESERVA… ×>
In the case of RESERVA, you can choose from XNUMX types of templates according to the design + function and customize it to build a reservation site.It's not just a design-only template, and it doesn't have a lot of variations.There are many cases of embedding a reservation calendar in the company's website and using it.
<Goope ... 〇>
It has a wealth of design templates for multiple devices.
<STORES reservation ... ×>
STORES reservations also do not have a wealth of design-only templates.There are many cases of embedding a reservation calendar in the company's website and using it.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
Sakurabook is a reservation system that operates as an extension of the EC site construction tool "Shopify".Shopify, which has the largest market share in the world, has more than 1 sophisticated design templates created by top designers.Anyone can easily realize a professionally designed EC / reservation site just by applying a template.
It is also possible to customize designs and templates such as logos, images and colors with a simple click operation, and to develop new templates with original designs.
LP / Free Page / Blog
It is a function to freely create pages different from the product menu, such as landing pages, free pages, and blogs.
<RESERVA… ×>
RESERVA does not come standard with the ability to freely create free pages and landing pages.If you want to use a free page or LP, you can do so by embedding a RESERVA reservation calendar on your site.
<Goope ... 〇>
Goope is a homepage creation tool with a reservation system.Therefore, we also support the creation of landing pages, free pages, blogs, etc.
<STORES reservation ... ×>
STORES reservations do not come standard with the ability to freely create free pages and landing pages.If you want to use a free page or LP, you can do so by embedding a RESERVA reservation calendar on your site.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
Since Sakurabook works on Shopify, you can take advantage of Shopify's standard free page creation and blogging features.You can also install other Shopify apps (extended functions) to set up free pages, LPs, blogs, etc.
Online payment
It is a function to make online payment as it is on the reservation site.
<RESERVA ... 〇>
An online payment function using a credit card etc. is standard equipment.
<Goope… ×>
Goope does not have a payment function.
<STORES reservation ... 〇 ＞
An online payment function using a credit card etc. is standard equipment.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
An online payment function using a credit card etc. is standard equipment.You can also use the extended functions of the Shopify app to support various payment methods such as electronic money, various QR code payments, and smartphone carrier payments.
Automatic email transmission
This is a function to automatically send reservation completion emails, reminder emails, etc.Full-fledged reservation systems are often equipped with various automatic email transmission functions.
<RESERVA ... 〇>
You can automate various email transmissions such as reservation reception, reminder, DM.
<Goope… ×>
Goope does not have an automatic email sending function.
<STORES reservation ... 〇 ＞
You can automate various email transmissions such as reservation reception, reminder, DM.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
You can automate various email transmissions such as reservation reception, reminder, DM.
Google calendar linkage
This is a function that facilitates schedule management by linking Google Calendar and Reservation Calendar.
<RESERVA ... 〇>
It is possible to link Google Calendar and RESERVA to link schedules and reservation status.
<Goope… ×>
Goope's booking calendar does not support automation and will be updated manually. It is not equipped with a function to link with Google Calendar.
<STORES reservation ... 〇 ＞
It is possible to link the Google calendar and the STORES reservation calendar to link the reservation status.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
It is possible to link Google calendar and Sakurabook calendar and link reservation status etc.
WEB attracting customers / SEO
SEO'Search Engine Optimization), Google Analytics, and other functions that are useful for attracting customers online.
<RESERVA ... 〇>
The SEO measures function is only compatible with the "Gold" plan. For Google Analytics integration, any plan is possible.
<Goope… △>
Equipped with original simple WEB customer attraction functions such as simple SEO setting and access analysis as standard equipment.
<STORES reservation ... 〇 ＞
It has an SEO function that makes it easier to display product pages in search results, and a tag setting function such as Google Analytics.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
With Sakurabook, it is possible to utilize the powerful WEB customer attraction function of the EC site construction tool "Shopify", which has the world's top share. By linking with Google Analytics, as well as various world-class SEO tools and Shopify apps with even higher functionality, you can equip yourself with a powerful WEB customer attraction function.
Customer management
It is a variety of functions that can be used for one-to-one marketing measures tailored to each individual by managing the personal information of each customer and the purchase / reservation history so far.
<RESERVA ... 〇>
It has basic functions such as managing customer information and creating and editing customer ledgers.However, for some features, only the "Gold" plan will be offered.
<Goope… ×>
Goope's booking system does not have its own customer management system.
<STORES reservation ... 〇 ＞
STORES reservation is one of the reservation systems with customer management function.It has almost all the customer management functions required for general reservation sites.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
In addition to Shopify's standard customer management capabilities, Sakurabook also offers a more powerful, global-level CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.Not only managing customer information, but also linking it with marketing automation (MA) tools to build a mechanism to automatically send "necessary guidance when needed" to each customer. Will also be possible.
Maintenance agency and agency sales by WEB production company
Whether it is possible for a third-party WEB production company to build a reservation site for a client company or perform maintenance support operation using the reservation system, and whether it is possible to sell by agency, a partner system is prepared It is a point such as whether it is done.
<RESERVA ... with examination>
In order to provide installation and operation services to client operators, it is necessary to register as a RESERVA consulting partner.In addition to the registration examination, there are also costs.
<Goope ... possible>
Goope does not have any particular provisions regarding the provision of services such as installation and operation by a third party.On the other hand, there is no system to support WEB production companies such as partner system.
<STORES reservation ... possible>
For STORES reservations, there is an agency system called "Sales Partner".On the other hand, there is no system to support WEB production companies that provide installation and operation services.
<Sakurabook ... 〇>
Sakurabook is free to offer client proposals, introduction and operation services to WEB production companies and others.We also have a "Sakurabook Partner" system to support installation and operation agency.
Sakurabook's strengths and features that can be seen from the comparison of reservation sites and reservation system construction tools
Let's summarize the features unique to Sakurabook based on the comparison.
Can handle all EC (product sales), reservations, and digital service sales
First of all, one of the features of Sakurabook is that it can handle all of EC, reservation, and digital service sales.This is not standard equipment in the normal reservation system, and it is necessary to separately set up an EC site in-house and embed it in cooperation with the reservation calendar.
On the other hand, Sakurabook is a reservation system that runs on the EC site construction tool "Shopify".Since it is premised on being installed in Shopify from the beginning, it will be possible to handle EC, reservations, and digital service sales all in a unified manner under standard conditions.
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Flexible reservation time designation like no other
Flexible reservation time specificationis also a major feature not found in other reservation systems.Sakurabook is the only system that allows individual end-users to freely specify the start and end time of their reservation.
Some reservation systems of other companies are said to be "flexible" and "highly flexible", but the reality is that you can flexibly specify the length of the time frame when registering the service menu. ..As a business operator, it is convenient because you can register menus of various required times, but end users cannot flexibly decide the required time according to themselves.
However, realistically, it is natural that, for example, even in the same rental office, one user wants to use it for only 30 minutes and another user wants to use it for XNUMX hours.Sakurabook is the only reservation system that matches the real demands of these users.
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[Sakurabook function] A powerful calendar-linked reservation system
Achieves both rich functions and a high degree of freedom in design and customization
Another feature is that it has a full range of functions and at the same time enables a high degree of freedom in design and customization.
In general, the more sophisticated the reservation system, the less flexible the design, the limited number of templates, and the case where you can only change the image, logo, and color in the first place.
On the other hand, "Goope", which has excellent design and abundant templates, is originally a homepage creation tool, and the reservation function itself is not powerful.
When compared in this way, Sakurabook is the only option that has both the high functionality of a full-scale reservation system and the advanced design of a homepage creation tool.
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