--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of BrightCalendar. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: BrightCalendar Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Online Booking Systems](/directory/20032/reservations/software) > [BrightCalendar](/software/131739/brightcalendar) # BrightCalendar Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/131739/brightcalendar > An online reservation management tool designed for tour operators. Takes payment from customers through web \& mobile app in real time. > > Verdict: Rated **3.0/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses BrightCalendar? B2B. Tour Operators. Zipliners. Charter boat operators. Water sport rentals. Hot air balloons operators. Breweries. Segway tours. Horseback riding. ATV rentals. Wine Tasting Tours. Helicopter Rides. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.0/5** | 3 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 1.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BrightClient - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$69.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Booking Management - Booking Notes - CRM - Group Reservations - Itinerary Creation - Online Booking - Payment Processing - Pricing Management - Vendor Management ## Support Options - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Online Booking Systems](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/20032/reservations/software) ## Related Categories - [Online Booking Systems](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/20032/reservations/software) - [Tour Operator Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/20033/tour-operator/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I went ahead and continued the subscription anyway, due to the fact that it was working for me as I had figured out ways to work around the issues. I continually had voice mails and emails requesting help go unreturned.... To the point that I just gave up and took it for what it was, a $600 per year online scheduler that worked fairly well. I renewed for a 2nd year because I had no other scheduling alternatives at the time. However, 5 months later, my credit card was charged for another $600 out of the blue. I contacted Kevin and Rosie a little over a month later and notified them that they had made a mistake and requested a refund. Rosie said I needed to speak with Kevin about it. This is where it got interesting. I was promised a refund by Kevin, who said he had changed credit card processors and would have to do a little work to get the refund processed. I noticed after a month and two more voice mails that I had not received a refund. I finally was able to speak with Kevin when he answered one of my calls, and he apologized and said he got busy and would have to just write a check to refund the money. I verified the address and went on down the road. I realized over a month later that I still have not received a check or the credit back to my card. By this time, enough time had elapsed that I could not dispute the charges. I continued my attempts through numerous emails and voice mails, but to no avail. The contempt and disregard to me, a client, in the face of my consistent attempts at resolving this issue with respect and courtesy simply amazed me. I have decided to write off the company and the $600. From a matter of principle, I can not recommend this company due to the poor service and unethical business practices over the past couple of years. I hired a new scheduling company shortly after the fraudulent charge appeared, in May 2014, and I am happy with the service. Had Bright Calendar followed through with their commitments and corrected their over-billing, my review would not be quite so poor. ----- ### "Love this calendar" — 4.0/5 > **Kristen** | *5 February 2019* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: This calendar was ideal for my needs\! It was easy to use and share with others. > > **Cons**: I wanted to customize more than I was able. ----- ### "Scheduled a demo and decided it wasn't for us" — 4.0/5 > **Jason** | *12 June 2018* > > **Pros**: The software is well done, very organized, and has a number of features we were looking for for the entire team to use. > > **Cons**: What we ran into as we talked about it afterward was that it would have a learning curve too big for some of our staff and to go with something simple. We decided to go elsewhere but got one too many emails and calls about trying it when we had already decided it wasn't for us. ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/131739/brightcalendar) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | ----- ## Structured Data