The booking system for rental workshops that manages utilization

Manage lifts, tool boxes, and rental equipment all in one system. Dynamic pricing, memberships, digital liability, and QR access work together. This way, operations run smoother, more predictable, and more profitable.

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In a bright rental workshop, an older BMW 3 Series is stationed on a blue lift, with daylight streaming through tall windows. A person in a gray coverall is intently tightening a wheel bolt with a torque wrench. Neatly organized jacks and socket wrenches are ready for use. Designated parking spots and a clean floor provide a sense of calm.
In a bright rental workshop, an older BMW 3 Series is stationed on a blue lift, with daylight streaming through tall windows. A person in a gray coverall is intently tightening a wheel bolt with a torque wrench. Neatly organized jacks and socket wrenches are ready for use. Designated parking spots and a clean floor provide a sense of calm.

AI-generated

A shelf with neatly organized special tools, each compartment labeled, with gloves and safety goggles hanging beside them. A foldable work mat is ready, with the area freshly cleaned. Warm light casts clear shadows on smooth concrete. In the background, an orange line marks the edge of an available repair bay, which looks ready for action.
A shelf with neatly organized special tools, each compartment labeled, with gloves and safety goggles hanging beside them. A foldable work mat is ready, with the area freshly cleaned. Warm light casts clear shadows on smooth concrete. In the background, an orange line marks the edge of an available repair bay, which looks ready for action.

AI-generated

Two friends are working on a small car, one holding a narrow lamp while the other calmly checks the oil level. A clean workbench with cloths and measuring cups is ready at the side. Soft music seems to play in the background, creating a focused atmosphere. Next to them, an empty stage awaits with lowered arms, neatly aligned.

The challenge

The challenge

Maximize your bookings without double scheduling: your rental workshop runs smoothly

Maximize your bookings without double scheduling: your rental workshop runs smoothly

Without a digital system, capacities are lost, guidelines are overlooked, and the phone never stops ringing.

Without a digital system, capacities are lost, guidelines are overlooked, and the phone never stops ringing.

Occupancy without double bookings and fewer no-shows

Without centralized control, erroneous bookings block lifts and tools, and spontaneous cancellations go unused. This costs revenue and nerves as free slots become visible too late.

Manage complex rates, memberships, and proofs with ease

Accurately reflecting hourly and package rates, subscriptions, add-ons, as well as liability waivers is complex. Errors lead to questions and uncertainty among your team and customers.

Features

Features that Truly Elevate Rental Workshops

Manage occupancy, pricing, compliance, and payments in one system. Clear, automated, and scalable for single locations and networks.

Manage resources smartly instead of juggling them manually

Connect lifts, boxes, and special tools with rules and waiting lists. This way, everything remains available, but never double-booked.

  • Clear availability per resource

  • Automatic waiting lists and reminders

  • Rules for peak times and duration

A mechanic calmly places a torque wrench back into a drawer with perfectly fitting inserts, while an empty lift slowly descends in the background. The slanted afternoon light makes the metal gleam softly. Numbered spaces organize the area. The scene conveys rhythm and order without haste, ready for the next slot.

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On a workbench, there are three color-coded day passes next to a small sign with clear pricing tiers. A magnetic calendar highlights the weekend days. The light is warm, and shadows are softly drawn. The order on the surface makes flexible offers and fair rules instantly comprehensible.

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Automatically bill dynamic pricing, subscriptions, and quotas

Reflect what you need: Peak and off-peak, daily rates, packages, member prices, and add-ons. Quotas are checked, discounts are correctly applied.

  • Memberships with included hours

  • Package cards and vouchers

  • Tools as add-ons with their own logic

Secure access, security, and regulations digitally

Documents and proofs are recorded in a tamper-proof manner, and access is granted only to authorized persons within the booked time frame.

  • E-Signature for liability and instructions

  • Mandatory fields for vehicle and driver's license information

  • QR check-in with usage log

A customer carefully signs a liability waiver on a clipboard, with safety goggles, hearing protection, and gloves nearby. Safety pictograms hang on the wall, and pathways are clearly marked. Bright ceiling lights ensure clear visibility. The moment radiates care, responsibility, and transparency.

AI-generated

A small billing area displays numbered deposit envelopes in a lockable compartment, with a receipt roll within easy reach. A shelf neatly separates materials from accessories. Soft lighting falls on a smooth countertop, with the surface completely clear. Everything appears transparent, well-documented, and ready for the next business transaction.

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Automate payments, refunds, and invoices

Accept online payments, separate materials from rental fees, and hand everything over to accounting or ERP.

  • GoBD-compliant invoices

  • Group invoices for company accounts

  • Self-service extensions via app

Use cases

Use Cases from Rental Workshop Practice

An open workspace features a lowered lift, with clear floor markings leading to the designated spot. A cart with sorted socket nuts and an orange torque wrench are ready for use. Cool morning light streams through tall windows, highlighting the orderliness. Laminated safety notices hang on the wall, giving the room a prepared and inviting feel.

AI-generated

An open workspace features a lowered lift, with clear floor markings leading to the designated spot. A cart with sorted socket nuts and an orange torque wrench are ready for use. Cool morning light streams through tall windows, highlighting the orderliness. Laminated safety notices hang on the wall, giving the room a prepared and inviting feel.

Resource-based online booking for lifts and bays

Clients choose the appropriate workspace, optional tools as add-ons, and the desired duration. Lockout times, prices, and dependencies apply automatically, and waiting lists fill up newly available slots. Booking confirmations and reminders significantly reduce no-shows.

An employee hands a regular customer a simple, laminated workshop card, both nodding with satisfaction. In the background, numbered spaces and an organized tool wall can be seen. Sunlight casts bright stripes over the concrete, with dust quietly dancing. A coffee mug sits next to a clipboard, which hints at a list of quotas.

AI-generated

An employee hands a regular customer a simple, laminated workshop card, both nodding with satisfaction. In the background, numbered spaces and an organized tool wall can be seen. Sunlight casts bright stripes over the concrete, with dust quietly dancing. A coffee mug sits next to a clipboard, which hints at a list of quotas.

Memberships and quotas with fair limit checks

Monthly subscriptions with included hours, member prices, and discounts. Quotas are automatically checked, and additional hours can be flexibly purchased. Corporate accounts can use shared budgets and manage team members.

At the entrance, a small access light shines next to a sturdy steel door. A person puts on gloves and looks out into the bright hall with clearly marked parking spots. The floor is dry, and hoses are neatly coiled. It feels calm and controlled, as if the access is precisely organized.

AI-generated

At the entrance, a small access light shines next to a sturdy steel door. A person puts on gloves and looks out into the bright hall with clearly marked parking spots. The floor is dry, and hoses are neatly coiled. It feels calm and controlled, as if the access is precisely organized.

Self-service operations with prepayment, liability waiver, and QR access.

Bookings are paid online, and liability waivers are signed digitally. Access is granted for the time slot via QR code, and extensions are possible on your own if available. Usage is logged and GoBD-compliant invoices are generated automatically.

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 self-service booking is transforming rental workshops

Digital reservations are transforming rental workshops, as customers today expect visible availability, fair rules, and instant confirmation. Transparency regarding times, prices, and equipment builds trust and reduces queries. 24/7 booking makes spontaneous projects possible and distributes demand during off-peak times. Dynamic pricing strategies promote more balanced utilization. Digital proofs for safety and liability speed up onboarding and increase commitment. Corporate clients benefit from roles, contingents, and a clear cost center, allowing teams to work more predictably. Data on demand, duration of stay, and utilization provides insights for additional lifts, tools, or new rates. Together, this creates a quieter operation: less phone use, less improvisation, and more planned time with the vehicle.

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Pricing

Fair for every size.

You pay per resource

(e.g. workbenches, lifts, or machines)

– not per user.

Starter

$0

$0

free forever

Up to 5 resources

(e.g. workbenches, lifts, or machines)

Up to 100 bookings a month

2 services

No credit card required

Essential

$5

$5

per resource

(e.g. workbenches, lifts, or machines)

per month

Subscriptions and memberships

Communities

Calendar sync

Custom emails and reminders

Professional

$10

$10

per resource

(e.g. workbenches, lifts, or machines)

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 anny the best booking system for my rental workshop?

Once multiple lifting platforms, service bays, or rental tools are scheduled and complex rules apply, anny is a perfect fit when you want to increase utilization, reduce no-shows, offer memberships, or manage B2B accounts with consolidated invoices.

When is anny the best booking system for my rental workshop?

Once multiple lifting platforms, service bays, or rental tools are scheduled and complex rules apply, anny is a perfect fit when you want to increase utilization, reduce no-shows, offer memberships, or manage B2B accounts with consolidated invoices.

How does anny manage payments, add-ons, and tool rentals?

Payment is made online at booking or later by invoice, and refunds are processed automatically. Add-ons such as tools, tire storage, or cleaning come with their own prices, availability, and policies. Everything is clearly and comprehensively detailed on the invoice.

How does anny manage payments, add-ons, and tool rentals?

Payment is made online at booking or later by invoice, and refunds are processed automatically. Add-ons such as tools, tire storage, or cleaning come with their own prices, availability, and policies. Everything is clearly and comprehensively detailed on the invoice.

Does anny work with QR access and smart locks for time slots?

Yes. anny generates QR tickets for each booking, logs check-in and check-out, and can be integrated with smart lock systems. Access is only active during the valid period, which enhances security and reduces staffing efforts.

Does anny work with QR access and smart locks for time slots?

Yes. anny generates QR tickets for each booking, logs check-in and check-out, and can be integrated with smart lock systems. Access is only active during the valid period, which enhances security and reduces staffing efforts.

When does a booking system truly pay off for rental workshops?

Once capacities are regularly booked out, phone calls increase, or pricing becomes more complex. Automation truly pays off at the latest by the time memberships, company accounts, contracts, and verifications come into play: fewer errors, reduced downtime, and clearer processes.

When does a booking system truly pay off for rental workshops?

Once capacities are regularly booked out, phone calls increase, or pricing becomes more complex. Automation truly pays off at the latest by the time memberships, company accounts, contracts, and verifications come into play: fewer errors, reduced downtime, and clearer processes.

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