Business Box

Business Box

App Dev Plus G.K.
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About

Business Box is booking software for small service businesses in Japan. Publish a booking page with one link per appointment type, each with its own length, price, questions and hours, and customers book themselves into your real availability. It stays in step with Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook (including Microsoft 365): existing events block out times, and each booking is written into your calendar with a Google Meet or Microsoft Teams link. Take card payment in yen before the slot is confirmed, straight into your own Stripe account with no commission, or show the price and collect it in person. Japanese public holidays, including substitute holidays, close your diary automatically. Booking pages, confirmations and reminders work in English and Japanese, following each customer's language. A REST API with webhooks is available on every plan. The free plan has no time limit and needs no card; taking card payment online is ¥1,200 a month, tax included.

About

Cal ID is a cloud-based scheduling platform designed to streamline appointment booking and manage calendars for professionals and teams. The tool offers unlimited scheduling links, full customization of booking pages, and deep integrations with major apps like Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Slack, and payment systems. It allows hosts to create multiple event types with different durations and rules, set up round-robin or collective scheduling for team availability, and automate reminders and follow-ups to reduce no-shows. The software supports multi-calendar sync so users can manage work, personal, and shared calendars in one place, and provides analytics on bookings, attendance, and conversion trends. Cal ID positions itself as a no-cost alternative with a free-forever plan offering key functionalities and an open source foundation that allows self-hosting or contributions.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Small service businesses in Japan that take appointments: clinics, salons, therapists, tutors, consultants, photographers and trainers

Audience

Solopreneurs, service professionals and small teams in search of a tool to manage bookings, automate reminders and optimize calendar workflows without paying for basic features

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free; paid plan ¥1,200/month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It’s very simple to use and seamlessly manages your calendar. Removes the manual to and fro for scheduling.
  • Completely free with no feature limits - Unlike competitors like Calendly that restrict free users to one event type, cal.id offers unlimited scheduling with all features available at no cost Cal, which is particularly valuable for freelancers, creators, and solopreneurs. Built-in payment processing - The platform allows you to accept payments directly for meetings and appointments within the scheduling system, eliminating the need for separate payment solutions. Extensive integrations and white-label options - Cal.id connects with popular tools like Salesforce, Slack, and Zoom, and offers white-label embedding on your own domain with ISO, GDPR, and CCPA compliance included
  • Love this using and it's great for call booking and i can see the analytics as well. Thanks team to make it so great
  • Been using it for a while and can say this is fast and easy to setup and also have all the features that I require to start my therapy sessions.
  • Cal ID makes scheduling straightforward and practical. The setup is quick, the booking pages look clean, and calendar syncing works well for day-to-day use. I especially like that the core features are genuinely free, including multiple event types and team scheduling, which is rare compared to similar tools. It eliminates back-and-forth emails and works well for client calls, internal meetings, and basic team coordination without unnecessary complexity. and quick support over chat with live meeting also

Cons

  • So far, didn’t find anything which I didn’t like.
  • Newer, less established platform - As a relatively new entrant competing against established players like Calendly, it may have a smaller user base and potentially fewer third-party integrations or community resources available. Limited track record - Being a newer service means there's less long-term data on reliability, ongoing development, and whether the free model is sustainable, which could raise questions about future pricing or feature changes. Potential feature maturity - While it offers many features, some advanced capabilities or refinements that come with more mature platforms may still be in development or less polished compared to competitors that have had years to optimize their user experience.
  • it's too great, when you use it you will fall in love with it. so if you wanna fall in love with its feature go man and use it. Thanks team to make it so great
  • As of now nothing, as they are new and adding so many features speedily
  • Some advanced customization options and deeper workflow automation are limited compared to more mature enterprise tools. A few settings take time to discover, and documentation could be clearer for first-time users who want to fine-tune rules or integrations.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

App Dev Plus G.K.
Founded: 2016
Japan
marubox.jp/

Company Information

Cal ID
United States
cal.id/

Alternatives

No Alternatives

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Categories

Categories

Appointment Scheduling Features

Appointment Reminders Supported
Automated Scheduling Supported
Calendar Sync Supported
Client Database Supported
Group Scheduling Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Multi-Location Supported
Online Booking Supported
Online Payments Supported
Recurring Appointments Supported
Room Booking Management Supported

Integrations

Apple Calendar Not Supported
Deel Not Supported
Discord Not Supported
Fathom Not Supported
GIPHY Not Supported
Google Analytics Not Supported
Google Analytics 360 Not Supported
Google Meet Not Supported
Google Tag Manager Not Supported
Horizon Workrooms Not Supported
Huddle.Team Not Supported
Meta Pixel Not Supported
Notion Not Supported
Payflow Payment Gateway Not Supported
Riverside Not Supported
RoutingBox Not Supported
Salesroom Not Supported
Webex Connect Not Supported
WhatsApp Not Supported
viaSocket Not Supported

Integrations

Apple Calendar Supported
Deel Supported
Discord Supported
Fathom Supported
GIPHY Supported
Google Analytics Supported
Google Analytics 360 Supported
Google Meet Supported
Google Tag Manager Supported
Horizon Workrooms Supported
Huddle.Team Supported
Meta Pixel Supported
Notion Supported
Payflow Payment Gateway Supported
Riverside Supported
RoutingBox Supported
Salesroom Supported
Webex Connect Supported
WhatsApp Supported
viaSocket Supported
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