The European open source alternative to Booqable
Booqable is a Dutch SaaS software founded in 2015, popular internationally. Although the company is European, their servers are hosted in the United States, which raises GDPR compliance questions. Louez.io is a 100% European alternative, open source, with a free plan and no per-user billing.
Key differences
Data hosted in Europe
LouezLouez hosts your data in France (Scaleway Paris, OVH Gravelines). Booqable, although Dutch, stores data in the United States, raising GDPR questions.
Free plan vs 14-day trial
LouezLouez offers a permanent free Start plan. Booqable only offers a 14-day free trial, then you must pay.
Collaborators included vs billed
LouezLouez includes collaborators in all plans. Booqable charges for each additional user, which can quickly add up.
Open Source and transparent
LouezLouez is 100% open source on GitHub. You can audit the code, customize it or deploy it yourself. Booqable is proprietary and closed.
Self-hosting available
LouezLouez can be installed on your own servers for total control. Booqable only offers hosted SaaS.
Customer portal for your renters
LouezLouez offers a dedicated space where your customers can view their contracts and invoices. Booqable doesn't offer this feature.
Native automatic SMS
LouezLouez includes automatic SMS sending for reminders and confirmations. This feature isn't native with Booqable.
Open and documented API
LouezLouez's API is open and documented, enabling all integrations. Booqable offers an API but the code remains closed.
Responsive human support
LouezLouez support is responsive with personalized answers. Booqable support is mainly in English with variable response times.
Native GDPR compliance
LouezWith 100% European hosting, Louez guarantees full GDPR compliance. Booqable's US hosting raises legal questions.
Features
When to choose
- GDPR compliance and European hosting are essential for you
- You want a free plan to start with no time limit
- You have multiple collaborators and don't want to pay per user
- Open source and code transparency are important
- Your customers need easy access to their documents
- You need to send automatic reminder SMS
- You prefer responsive support
When to choose
Booqable- You need an integrated website builder
- You prefer a solution established since 2015 with a large community
- US data location isn't a legal problem for you
Total transparency for your rental software
Public source code
The complete code is available on GitHub. Audit, verify, and understand exactly what happens with your data.
Unlimited customization
Modify, adapt, or add any feature. Your tech team or a contractor can work freely.
Contributions welcome
Propose improvements, report bugs, participate in product evolution. The community shapes Louez's future.
Permissive license
Very open source license. Use Louez for your business without hidden restrictions.
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