Bowling Booking System – simple. online. in real time.
The all-in-one platform for modern bowling centers: Bookings, pricing, real-time updates & more
New – extended features included in the Basic plan at no cost
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Learn OpenBowling with our step-by-step tutorials.
OpenBowling in a nutshell
This is OpenBowling – sign up – add your center – get started – online bookings in your center in under 5 minutes
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These tutorials are part of your free trial.
Paypal Configuration
Configuration of Paypal Business Account, Client ID, Secret, Webhook ID and URL
Watch with your free trialLane Commander Part 2 – Bookings
Here, the various booking types are introduced, along with how to create them quickly.
Watch with your free trialLane Commander Part 3 Practical Application
Check in lanes, extend bookings, check out lanes
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OpenBowling - more comfort and revenue
Professional management for your bowling center
Visual drag & drop interface for perfect day planning. Move, extend, and manage reservations - all in real-time.
24/7 online bookings for your customers with automatic email verification, price display, and cancellation options.
Server-sent events for < 1 second synchronization. Changes appear instantly on all devices - no waiting.
4-level monetization with individual feature packages. From Basic to Enterprise - perfectly scalable for any business size.
Secure tenant isolation for multiple centers. Central management with granular access control and role management.
Midnight-crossing support for continuous operation. Opening hours like 10 PM - 2 AM without problems.
More than classic bowling
Duckpin, soccer bowling and billiards all run in the same system – each with its own prices, capacities and booking flows.
Duckpin
A smaller ball without finger holes and squat pins – easy to pick up, great for kids and beginners.
More about DuckpinSoccer Bowling
A football instead of a ball – playable without any practice, popular with groups.
More about Soccer BowlingSee OpenBowling in Action
Discover the features in detail with real-world application examples
Lane Commander
Visual Drag & Drop Interface
- Reduces booking time by 70% with intuitive visual interface
- Real-time conflict prevention when moving reservations
- Touch-optimized for tablets and mobile use at the counter
- Automatic time calculation and price adjustment
Public Bookings
24/7 Online Bookings for Your Customers
- Customers book independently around the clock - no phone calls
- Automatic email verification prevents fake bookings
- Real-time price calculation shows final costs instantly
- Easy customer cancellation up to 24h before appointment
Real-time Synchronization
Updates in Under 1 Second
- Server-Sent Events (SSE) for lightning-fast updates without polling
- Changes appear instantly on all devices and browsers
- Perfect for multi-user environments at reception
- No outdated data or double bookings anymore
Dashboard & Analytics
Full Control at a Glance
- Clear metrics for today, tomorrow, and this week
- Booking lists with advanced filters and search functions
- Active users display - see who's currently online
- Export functions for accounting and reporting
Intelligent Pricing Rules
Time-based Pricing Made Easy
- Minute-accurate price calculation for every booking
- Different prices by weekday, time of day, and season
- Automatic holiday detection for premium pricing
- Priority system for overlapping rules
Center Management
Professional Multi-Center Management
- Manage multiple locations centrally with tenant separation
- Individual opening hours and special rules per center
- Granular access control with 4 role levels
- Tier-based feature activation possible per center
Mobile Optimization
Perfect on Every Device
- Responsive design works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop
- Touch-optimized controls for quick input
- Optimized interface for counter devices
- Progressive Web App technology for app-like experience
Transparent Pricing
Choose the right package for your center
- Lane Commander – central control of daily operations
- 1 Center
- Up to 8 lanes
- 3 users
- €0.49 per online booking
- Online Bookings
- Booking Overview as List
- Online Cancellations
- Email Notifications
- Time-Based Pricing Rules
- Price Preview per Time Slot
- Deposits via PayPal or Stripe
- Booking Grid & Session Length
- Custom Opening Hours per Date
- Closing Days & Company Holidays
- Bookings Past Midnight
billed annually (€828/year)
Save €120/year
- Lane Commander – central control of daily operations
- Everything in Basic +
- Up to 20 lanes
- 10 users
- 200 online bookings/month incl. (€0.25 each additional)
- Drag & Drop Interface
- Real-Time Updates (SSE)
- Lane Features (Bumper, VIP, Disco ...)
- Season / Holiday Pricing
billed annually (€1488/year)
Save €300/year
- Lane Commander – central control of daily operations
- Everything in Pro +
- 3 centers
- Up to 52 lanes per center
- 30 users
- 400 online bookings/month incl. (€0.20 each additional)
- Daily Closing (GoBD-compliant)
- QR Code Check-In
- Staff Scheduling
- Special Events
- Email Campaigns
- Weather-Based Deposit
- Premium support
- Lane Commander – central control of daily operations
- All features
- Unlimited centers
- Unlimited lanes
- Unlimited users
- Data export (JSON/CSV)
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support
- SLA guarantee
- Training & onboarding
What does OpenBowling cost for your center?
Enter how many online bookings you expect per month. With us, bookings at the front desk are free.
Base fee €0.00 · 50 bookings × €0.49
€24.50 per month
Base fee €69.00 · 200 bookings included
€69.00 per month
Base fee €124.00 · 400 bookings included
€124.00 per month
With Basic you save €215.50 per month.
- All prices plus VAT.
- An online booking counts once, no matter how many lanes it uses.
- With a commission model, payment processing is usually included. With OpenBowling you pay your payment provider's fees (PayPal or Stripe) directly – only on amounts paid online.
- Lanes and users per plan are shown in the plan cards above.
