Booked Scheduler began as phpScheduleIt, an open-source web-based reservation system created in the early 2000s. The project was designed to replace physical sign-up sheets with a digital booking system for shared resources like meeting rooms, equipment, and appointments.
The project was later rebranded as Booked Scheduler under Twinkle Toes Software, LLC. The software gained features including:
Throughout the 2010s, Booked Scheduler was available as open-source software under the GPL-3.0 license. Organizations could self-host the application, modify it for their needs, and contribute improvements back to the community.
⚠️ November 1, 2020: Twinkle Toes Software announced the discontinuation of the open-source project. The company transitioned to a SaaS-only commercial model, offering hosted Booked Scheduler at $15/month (annual agreement).
Key changes:
Following the discontinuation, community members preserved the last open-source version (2.8.5):
In response to the discontinuation, the LibreBooking fork was created to continue open-source development:
See LibreBooking for the actively maintained fork.
Booked Scheduler’s history reflects broader trends in open-source software:
| Aspect | Status |
|---|---|
| Open-Source Development | ❌ Discontinued (Nov 2020) |
| Last Version | 2.8.5 |
| Commercial SaaS | ✅ Available at bookedscheduler.com |
| Active Fork | ✅ LibreBooking |
| Security Updates | ❌ None for OSS version |