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Reminders

Goodbye to silent no-shows

Automatic reminder chain before every appointment. WhatsApp and email at 48 h, 24 h and 2 h. The client confirms with one tap and, if they cancel, the slot opens up immediately.

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Sound familiar?

If you manage appointments, these problems hit you every single week.

Clients who forget the appointment

They booked three weeks ago and forgot. It is not bad will, it is that they have a life. You find out when you see the empty slot — and by then there is no time to fill it.

A whole morning on the phone confirming

Reception calls 30 clients one by one. Half do not pick up. You lose 3 hours on a job an automatic system would do in 30 seconds.

Cancellations nobody tells you about

The client decides not to come but does not call because it is awkward. If they had a button on WhatsApp to cancel, they would use it. Without one, they just do not show up.

What is at stake

Put numbers on the pain and see the real gap in your schedule and your cash flow.

  • 48/24/2 h
    Typical reminder chain

    Set up as many reminders as you need before each appointment. WhatsApp, email or both. One-tap confirmation.

  • 1 tap
    To confirm or cancel

    The client receives the message with two buttons: confirm or cancel. If they cancel, the slot opens up instantly.

  • Template
    Official WhatsApp Business

    Reminders go through Meta’s official API with approved templates. No risk of the number being blocked.

What does a schedule like Marai do to reduce no-shows?

  • Sends up to 5 reminders per appointment at the moments people forget most
  • Lets clients confirm or cancel with one tap from WhatsApp
  • Releases the slot automatically when someone cancels in time
  • Charges a deposit through Stripe before blocking the schedule for long services
  • Notifies the waiting list when a good slot opens up
  • Spots clients with multiple no-shows and applies extra deposit rules
  • Uses official WhatsApp Business templates so the number is never blocked
The 5 questions that matter

Definition, workflow, pricing, ideal profile and use cases. Everything on a single page.

01Definition

What are automatic appointment reminders?

Automatic appointment reminders are programmable WhatsApp and email messages that Marai sends before each appointment: the client confirms or cancels with one tap, the system releases the slot immediately on a timely cancellation and everything runs through Meta’s official API so the number is never blocked.

02How it works

How do automatic reminders work?

  1. You define the cadence: typically 48 h by email, 24 h by WhatsApp and 2 h by WhatsApp.
  2. You edit the templates with client name, service, time and professional.
  3. The client receives the message with two buttons: "Confirm" or "Cancel".
  4. If they cancel, the slot opens up and reappears in the portal and the bot.
  5. If you have a waiting list, the people in line get notified about the recovered slot.
03Pricing

How much do automatic reminders cost?

Reminders are included from the Starter plan. Free is schedule-only without reminders.

Free
0 /mo

Schedule and portal with no automatic reminders.

Starter
29 /mo

WhatsApp and email reminders with a programmable chain.

Pro
59 /mo

Reminders + WhatsApp bot + automatic waiting list.

Business
99 /mo

Extended volume for multi-location with full audit trail.

04Ideal profile

Who are automatic reminders for?

  • Businesses with more than 50 appointments a month who waste time calling to confirm.
  • Dental clinics, physiotherapy and beauty centres with long and expensive treatments.
  • Hair salons and barbershops with regulars who forget appointments booked weeks ago.
  • Centres with multiple professionals where one no-show blocks a room or a chair.
05When to use it

When should you switch on automatic reminders?

  • When reception spends the morning calling clients one by one to confirm.
  • When no-shows on long services leave you with several unbilled gaps per week.
  • When clients cancel at the last minute with no time to fill the slot.
Real proof, not marketing

Your business is not on its own

Marai integrates with official platforms and meets European regulation from day one.

  • Stripe Built-in online payments
  • WhatsApp Business Official Meta API
  • Google Calendar OAuth sync
  • Microsoft 365 Calendar OAuth
  • GDPR · AEPD-ready Native compliance
  • AES-256 · EU Encrypted on EU servers
What is Marai?

Marai is appointment-management software with an AI WhatsApp bot, automated reminders and Stripe payments. Built for Spain and the EU, with native GDPR compliance and 0 % booking commissions.

Frequently asked questions

How many reminders can I schedule per appointment?

No limit. The typical setup is 3 (48 h, 24 h and 2 h before), but you can configure as many as you need. Each reminder can go by WhatsApp, email or both.

What happens if the client cancels?

The slot opens up automatically and reappears in the booking portal and the WhatsApp bot. If you have a waiting list, the people in line get notified.

Can I combine reminders with deposit charging?

Yes. Charge a deposit with Stripe at booking and send reminders anyway. If they do not show up, the deposit is already collected. It is the combination that cuts no-shows the most.

Do reminders count against the WhatsApp bot messages?

No. Reminders use official WhatsApp Business templates and run separately from the conversational bot. Each plan includes a generous monthly volume of reminders.

Can I customise the reminder text?

Yes. Every template is editable: add the client name, service, time, professional and a link to your portal to reschedule. Marai remembers the data for you.

Before you start

The most common questions

The questions we get every week — answered straight, no fluff.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. The free plan is permanent and never asks for a card. You can be live in under 5 minutes with just your email and a mobile number.

How long does setup take?

Around 5 minutes. Import your services, connect your WhatsApp Business number and publish your booking portal. No installs, no training required.

Will I lose my data when migrating?

No. We offer a guided migration from Fresha, Booksy, Calendly and spreadsheets. Clients, services and appointment history all carry over.

Is it hard for my team to use?

No. Marai is designed for non-technical staff: a clear interface, human support and onboarding included. Your team gets it on day one.

Is it GDPR compliant?

Yes. EU-hosted servers, AES-256 encryption at rest, processing records ready for the data protection authority, and digital consent for your clients.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No lock-in, no penalty. One click to cancel and you can export all your data as CSV at any time.

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