The booking system for community spaces with clear guidelines

Allocate multipurpose rooms fairly, transparently, and securely. Centrally manage groups, rates, access, and credentials, while tenants, clubs, and initiatives can effortlessly book themselves.

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A bright multipurpose hall is prepared for a neighborhood gathering. Tables set with white cloths and bowls full of fruit create an inviting atmosphere. Warm light streams through large windows onto the parquet floor. A handwritten note with today's schedule hangs on the corkboard.
A bright multipurpose hall is prepared for a neighborhood gathering. Tables set with white cloths and bowls full of fruit create an inviting atmosphere. Warm light streams through large windows onto the parquet floor. A handwritten note with today's schedule hangs on the corkboard.

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In a workshop, wood is spread out on a wide workbench, with neat rows of tools beside it. Two young people are laughing while an older neighbor demonstrates how to smooth an edge. Dust dances in the angled light streaming through a skylight. A board on the wall lists today's course.
In a workshop, wood is spread out on a wide workbench, with neat rows of tools beside it. Two young people are laughing while an older neighbor demonstrates how to smooth an edge. Dust dances in the angled light streaming through a skylight. A board on the wall lists today's course.

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A communal kitchen shines spotless, with copper pots neatly hanging on hooks. A small team is preparing plates of soup, voices softly echoing. Next to the sink stands a box with dish towels. Through a half-open door, you can see a tranquil room with long tables.

The challenge

The challenge

More Collaboration, Less Administration: Community Spaces on Autopilot

More Collaboration, Less Administration: Community Spaces on Autopilot

Without a central system, calendars clash, keys go astray, and rules remain unclear. This costs time, trust, and efficiency.

Without a central system, calendars clash, keys go astray, and rules remain unclear. This costs time, trust, and efficiency.

Scheduling conflicts with scattered calendars

Without live availability, overlaps, vacancies, and numerous inquiries occur. Excel, email, and notices hardly scale and are prone to errors—especially when multiple departments allocate rooms.

Unclear access points, pricing plans, and verifications

Who is allowed access when, at what price, and under what conditions? Manual key handovers, exceptions, and paper forms increase effort and risk, from unpaid fees to missing receipts.

Features

Features That Make Community Spaces Simple

From transparent scheduling to GDPR compliance: everything in one system, intuitive for tenants, clubs, and management.

Transparent availability and self-service booking

Display all rooms centrally with location, category, and features. Calendar sync prevents double bookings, and waitlists fill in cancellations automatically.

  • Filter by location, features, and rules

  • Real-time calendar sync with Outlook and Google

  • Waitlist and on-site displays

A pristine, tidy hall with neatly arranged rows of chairs awaits the next group. Soft morning light casts clear lines on the floor. The entrance door is open, and a clock shows just before the start time. To the side, folded tables are neatly stacked.

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In front of a sturdy wooden door, a small group gathers, jackets draped over their arms. An organizer opens the door and warmly invites them in. The hallway is clearly marked, and the room beyond is bright and ready. It feels organized and secure.

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Manage access, check-in, and permissions

Define communities and roles for tenants, clubs, and operators. Assign time-controlled access codes and receive clear proof of occupancy via check-in.

  • Granular roles and groups

  • Smart-lock integrations with code assignment

  • QR check-in and visitor tracking

Automatically apply rates, quotas, and rules

Different prices, funding quotas, and fair-use limits are automatically taken into account. Uploads for liability insurance, contracts, and house rules ensure smooth operations.

  • Memberships and usage limits

  • Custom cancellation conditions

  • Custom fields for proofs and checklists

A bulletin board displays house rules and colorful magnetic cards for groups. Two people briefly read, nod, and exchange a few words. The daylight emphasizes the tidy atmosphere. A stack of clean forms is ready on a narrow sideboard.

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In a small office, an administrator sits at a tidy desk. She organizes receipts and stamps a form, with folders neatly arranged on the shelf. Soft light flows through the window. A simple cash book rests on the table.

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Billing, documentation, and data protection included

Create legally compliant invoices, automatically export payments, and keep an eye on utilization. Custom deletion periods support GDPR compliance, and reports simplify working with stakeholders and property owners.

  • Automatic Invoices and SEPA

  • Signed Contracts, Handover Protocols

  • Dashboards and Exports

Use cases

Use Cases: Online Booking for Community Spaces in Everyday Life

On the ground floor of a residential building, a cheerfully decorated party room is ready for use. Light curtains gently sway, while games and candles rest on a side table. Chairs are symmetrically arranged. A small notice at the entrance lists the house rules and timings.

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On the ground floor of a residential building, a cheerfully decorated party room is ready for use. Light curtains gently sway, while games and candles rest on a side table. Chairs are symmetrically arranged. A small notice at the entrance lists the house rules and timings.

Housing Association: Manage Common Areas Across Locations

Manage party rooms, workshops, or laundromats centrally. Set up house rules and groups, define quiet hours, and grant timed access. This way, occupancy, keys, and rules are clear—even across multiple properties.

A multi-purpose room with wooden flooring is set up for a rehearsal. A choir stands in a semicircle, with water bottles lined up against the wall. Sunlight pours in through tall windows. A simple sign next to the door displays the scheduled time slots for the day.

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A multi-purpose room with wooden flooring is set up for a rehearsal. A choir stands in a semicircle, with water bottles lined up against the wall. Sunlight pours in through tall windows. A simple sign next to the door displays the scheduled time slots for the day.

Community Center: Tiered Pricing, Quotas, Automated Invoices

Allocate times to initiatives and providers at fair prices. Manage funding quotas and proofs automatically, and send receipts without extra effort. Reminders reduce no-shows, and resource packages make bookings complete.

In a club house, two people sit at a large wooden table. A set of keys and a labeled envelope are neatly prepared in front of them. Both nod in agreement. In the background, a notice board displaying appointments and a laminated set of house rules is visible.

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In a club house, two people sit at a large wooden table. A set of keys and a labeled envelope are neatly prepared in front of them. Both nod in agreement. In the background, a notice board displaying appointments and a laminated set of house rules is visible.

Clubhouse: Internal Bookings and Rentals with Rental Agreements

Accommodate trainings, meetings, and occasional external rentals. Request liability uploads, have rental agreements signed digitally, and define handover checklists. Transparent rules and notifications ensure peace of mind and commitment.

Integrations

Automate your workflows with integrations and apps

anny integrates seamlessly into your existing tools. Additionally, leverage our open API interface or create workflows on Make.com.

Nuki integration with anny: Automatic access granting for booked rooms through your smart lock.
dormakaba Exivo, Kaba Exos 9300 and Resivo - Integration with anny: Automated access rights for booked rooms directly in the locking system.
Salto integration with anny: Automatically transfer access rights for booked spaces to your locking system.
Microsoft 365-Integration mit anny: Ressourcen und Personenkalender beidseitig mit Microsoft 365 synchronisieren.
Microsoft 365-Integration mit anny: Ressourcen und Personenkalender beidseitig mit Microsoft 365 synchronisieren.
Tapkey integration with anny: Access permissions are automatically granted for booked rooms.
Microsoft 365-Integration mit anny: Ressourcen und Personenkalender beidseitig mit Microsoft 365 synchronisieren.
KleverKey integration with anny: Automatically create access to booked resources via KleverKey locks.
iLOQ integration with anny: Intelligent access management directly through your digital locking system.
Comydo integration with anny: Automatic access permissions for booked spaces through your locking system.
UniFi integration with anny: Flexible access options for every use case
Arivo integration with anny: book parking spaces and grant entry via license plate recognition

Industry Insights

How Digital Space Management Transforms Community Spaces

Community Spaces are now highly frequented gathering points for neighborhoods, education, and volunteers. Users expect a simple online booking process instead of phone chains and notice boards. Visible availability increases fairness because rules are understandable and all groups have equal opportunities. At the same time, transparency becomes more important: utilization data and usage reports help secure funding and plan offerings. Security is also evolving. Temporary access and clearly defined permissions are more practical than permanent keys. Reminders and advance payments reduce no-shows, conserving scarce resources. For administrations and sponsors, this means: less coordination effort, more planning reliability, and better documentation. Those who digitize early strengthen participation, build trust, and get more out of community spaces.

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Pricing

Fair for every size.

You pay per resource

(e.g. community rooms)

– not per user.

Starter

$0

$0

free forever

Up to 5 resources

(e.g. community rooms)

Up to 100 bookings a month

2 services

No credit card required

Essential

$5

$5

per resource

(e.g. community rooms)

per month

Subscriptions and memberships

Communities

Calendar sync

Custom emails and reminders

Professional

$10

$10

per resource

(e.g. community rooms)

per month

3D map

Waitlist

Booking rules and quotas

Smart locks

Unlimited users and admins on every paid plan · Plus applicable taxes · 20% less when paid yearly

FAQ's

Everything you need to know

If you have any further questions, contact us.

When is a booking system worthwhile for community spaces?

Once multiple groups, locations, or key holders are involved. As a guideline: for 2+ rooms, more than 20 bookings per week, different rates, or when you need centralized management for invoices, contracts, and proofs. Then, a system like the one provided by anny noticeably saves time and prevents conflicts.

When is a booking system worthwhile for community spaces?

Once multiple groups, locations, or key holders are involved. As a guideline: for 2+ rooms, more than 20 bookings per week, different rates, or when you need centralized management for invoices, contracts, and proofs. Then, a system like the one provided by anny noticeably saves time and prevents conflicts.

When is anny the best booking system for my community center or club meeting place?

If you want self-booking with clear rules, anny is the perfect fit when there are varying prices and funding logics, access needs to be time-controlled, proofs have to be recorded, and you need occupancy and evidence for reports. Management becomes easier, and users experience clear processes.

When is anny the best booking system for my community center or club meeting place?

If you want self-booking with clear rules, anny is the perfect fit when there are varying prices and funding logics, access needs to be time-controlled, proofs have to be recorded, and you need occupancy and evidence for reports. Management becomes easier, and users experience clear processes.

How do I set renting prices, funding quotas, and house rules in anny?

You create groups or memberships, define monthly quotas and tiered pricing. You secure rules like downtime, fair use, and cancellation deadlines. Through custom fields, you accept liability evidence or upload documents and optionally link rental agreements and handover checklists.

How do I set renting prices, funding quotas, and house rules in anny?

You create groups or memberships, define monthly quotas and tiered pricing. You secure rules like downtime, fair use, and cancellation deadlines. Through custom fields, you accept liability evidence or upload documents and optionally link rental agreements and handover checklists.

How does access, check-in, and GDPR-compliant billing work with anny?

You manage permissions through communities and roles, with access granted based on timed codes or QR check-ins, complete with proof of receipt. Invoices are generated automatically, including VAT and SEPA payments. Custom deletion deadlines, data minimization, and exports support GDPR-compliant workflows.

How does access, check-in, and GDPR-compliant billing work with anny?

You manage permissions through communities and roles, with access granted based on timed codes or QR check-ins, complete with proof of receipt. Invoices are generated automatically, including VAT and SEPA payments. Custom deletion deadlines, data minimization, and exports support GDPR-compliant workflows.

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