Great Shopify Appointment Booking app - turn your product into a bookable service of different industries such as retail shopping assistance, spa, hair salon...
Tipo Appointment Booking is a powerful scheduling app designed specifically for Shopify. Our app allows you to easily offer appointment bookings for a wide range of services and events such as retail shopping assistance, spa, hair salon, fashion styling, tutoring, consultations, etc. With customizable booking forms, support for multiple appointment types, and the ability to manage staff schedules and send automated appointment reminders.Tipo is easy appointment booking solution on Shopify
Is there a free plan, or do I need to pay from day one?
Tipo offers a permanently free plan that lets you set up 1 service and 1 employee with core features like booking form customization, email notifications, and Zapier integration. Paid plans start at $9.90/month (Basic, up to 10 services/employees) and $14.90/month (Pro, unlimited services/employees), both with a 7-day free trial. Annual billing saves 17%.
How long does setup take — can I do it without a developer?
Multiple merchants report the app is quick and straightforward to set up without any developer help. It is a 'Built for Shopify' certified app, meaning it meets Shopify's highest standards for performance and integration. The support team is also noted for assisting with setup and customizations if needed.
What types of businesses and booking scenarios does this app support?
Tipo supports appointments, classes, services, reservations, in-person and online events, and custom event types. It's used by salons, spas, yoga studios, catering businesses, tutors, consultants, and retail stores. The app handles multi-location, multi-staff, and capacity-limited bookings as well.
Does it integrate with Google Calendar or other tools I already use?
Yes — Tipo syncs directly with Google Calendar and also exports bookings as .ics files (compatible with Apple Calendar and Outlook). It also integrates with Zapier, Klaviyo, MailChimp, and Shopify POS, making it easy to plug into existing marketing and in-store workflows.
Can I customize the booking form to match my store's branding?
Yes. You can customize colors, fonts, backgrounds, and layout to match your store's branding. You can also add custom fields (checkboxes, open text, radio buttons) to collect specific customer info — this feature is available on paid plans. The Tipo branding can be hidden on paid plans as well.
Will my customers receive automated reminders, and can I send SMS notifications?
Yes. Tipo sends automated email and SMS notifications to both merchants and customers for booking confirmations, reminders, rescheduling requests, and cancellations. This helps reduce no-shows without any manual follow-up on your end.
What do other merchants say about the support team?
Support is one of Tipo's most praised attributes, with a 4.8 overall rating across 325 reviews (83% five-star). Merchants highlight that responses typically arrive within 24 hours, support agents are real humans (not bots), and the team frequently assists with custom integrations and theme adjustments. Staff members like Laura and Tina are called out by name in multiple reviews.
