The free lite tools help clients prove a workflow. The paid tools are complete working systems:
self-hosted, practical, documented, and ready for small businesses that want control without a monthly platform lock-in. ZIAN can then engineer the connected AI direction around the buyer's real operation.
A self-hosted appointment system for salons, clinics, consultants, repair services, trainers, and local service teams.
V1.1 ready
Booking Desk Standard
Online booking page, admin calendar, customers, services, staff schedules, reports, SMTP email, safer reminders, backups, and customer self-service links.
Runs on common PHP hosting with SQLite.
Customer data stays on the buyer's hosting.
One-time purchase with optional ZIAN setup support.
Best for buyers
Install + Setup Package
For clients who want ZIAN to install the tool, set up services, staff hours, email templates, and test the first booking.
Hosting readiness check.
First service and staff setup.
Booking page link ready to share.
Upgrade path
Connected Edition
When the client is ready, ZIAN can connect booking activity to WhatsApp, CRM, payments, dashboards, AI weekly summaries, and operating controls.
SMS or WhatsApp reminders.
Payment deposits or invoices.
Owner dashboard and follow-up alerts.
Recommended promise:Every paid tool should include a plain-language install guide, a first-use checklist, a backup instruction, and a support path before the buyer pays.
Service Quality
What will make buyers happy with the tool.
The product should not stop at the download. The experience after payment is where trust is won.
Make installation feel safe
Give buyers a two-minute quick start, a hosting checklist, screenshots, and a clear fallback: if they do not want to touch files, ZIAN can install it for them.
PHP and SQLite requirement check.
Where to upload the folder.
How to open the setup screen.
How to confirm the data folder is protected.
Make first value happen fast
The first session should end with one live booking link, one service, one staff member, and one successful test booking.
Sample service created during setup.
Dashboard shows the booking URL.
Customer booking page can be previewed.
Email activity is visible in settings.
Make support visible
Paid buyers need to know what happens if email fails, hosting blocks cron, or they forget a password. A support promise reduces hesitation.
Install support option.
Email troubleshooting checklist.
Backup and restore instructions.
Upgrade path for SMS, payments, and CRM.
Product Improvements
Readiness work completed before selling more broadly.
These items move Booking Desk closer to a paid product buyers can trust after purchase.
Payment readinessSales page and setup offer are prepared. Next step: connect real checkout, receipt, and private download delivery.
Email reliabilitySMTP settings were added, with PHP mail kept as a fallback.
Cron safetyThe public reminder URL now requires a secret token, with token rotation in the admin panel.
Buyer confidenceA Health page now checks PHP, SQLite, data write access, SMTP status, cron token, backup, and test email.
Daily useCustomers can manage, reschedule, or cancel future bookings; admins can export CSV, calendar, and backups.
Growth pathThe offer now separates download-only, install/setup support, and connected-edition upgrades.
Next Paid Tools
Park the catalog until Booking Desk is launched properly.
These are good next products, but they should wait until checkout, delivery, support, and first buyers are working.
Quote DeskQuotes, approvals, reminders, and accepted-job tracking for service businesses.
Invoice ChaseUnpaid invoice follow-up, promise-to-pay notes, and recovery reporting.
Client Onboarding DeskForms, document requests, task checklists, and welcome emails.
Stock Pulse Lite ProSimple stock movement, reorder alerts, supplier notes, and weekly owner summary.