LatePoint Pro, from LatePoint (Casethemes), is a modern appointment booking plugin built for speed of setup: connect services, agents and working hours, drop the booking shortcode on a page, and customers book in a few clicks. The Pro edition is the full package – unlimited agents and services, custom booking fields, WhatsApp and SMS notifications, Stripe payments, coupon codes, a day-and-week calendar with drag-to-reschedule, agent dashboards, and dark mode. Related reading: our Calendarista Premium overview covers a lighter calendar-first option.
LatePoint’s identity is polish. The dashboard shows today’s appointments as timeline cards, agents manage their own schedules, and the booking wizard asks for name, email and phone in three steps instead of a wall of fields. Custom fields, extras, and per-agent buffers cover real salon and clinic workflows. For businesses that want a booking system that looks designed rather than assembled, LatePoint Pro is the pick.
Competitive Features
Three-step booking wizard. Service, agent, time – three steps, with extras and custom fields slotted where they make sense instead of a wall of fields.
Agent dashboards. Agents see their own upcoming appointments as timeline cards and can manage their schedules without admin access.
Drag-to-reschedule. The day-and-week calendar supports dragging appointments to new slots, with confirmation notifications sent automatically.
WhatsApp and SMS notifications. Pro ships WhatsApp and SMS messages alongside email – the channels customers actually answer.
Stripe payments. Card payments collected at booking time, with coupon codes for discounted sessions.
Custom fields and extras. Per-service questions and paid extras, grouped per step of the wizard.
Key Features
- Day and week calendar views – drag-to-reschedule and inline editing of appointments.
- Agent dashboards – agents see their own upcoming appointments as timeline cards.
- Custom fields and extras – per-service questions and paid extras grouped per step of the wizard.
- Coupons and discounts – codes applied at booking time.
- Dark mode – a themed dark dashboard for the admin side.
- Shortcode embedding – drop the booking shortcode on any page or post.
Comparison with Competitors
LatePoint Pro vs Bookly PRO
Bookly is the operations-heavy incumbent with a huge addon catalog; LatePoint is the polished challenger.
| LatePoint Pro | Bookly PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Three-step wizard, minutes | Longer, more configuration |
| Interface | Modern timeline cards | Dense operations screens |
| Extras | Custom fields and extras per service | Addon-based |
| Best for | Design-first businesses | Feature-maximal operations |
LatePoint Pro vs Calendarista Premium
Calendarista is a calendar-first booking tool with strong visual layouts; LatePoint is a full appointment platform.
| LatePoint Pro | Calendarista Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Appointment platform | Calendar booking tool |
| Payments | Stripe at booking time | Focused checkout |
| Rescheduling | Drag-to-reschedule calendar | Rebooking flow |
| Best for | Salons, clinics, agencies | Calendar-first services |
Recommended Stack: pair LatePoint Pro with Bookly PRO if the business outgrows the lightweight setup, or keep the calendar-first look with Calendarista Premium.
Official Changelog
Version 5.7.5
Release Date: October 2026
- Fixed: WhatsApp notification delivery for agents with multiple numbers
- Fixed: drag-to-reschedule dropping appointments on week view boundaries
Version 5.7.4
Release Date: September 2026
- Added: per-agent buffer times between appointments
- Fixed: custom fields not saving for grouped extras
Version 5.7.3
Release Date: September 2026
- Fixed: Stripe payment confirmation for grouped extras
- Improved: agent dashboard timeline cards for day view
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the initial setup?
Services, agents and working hours take minutes, and the booking shortcode drops on any page. The three-step wizard asks for name, email and phone instead of a wall of fields – most businesses go live the same day.
Can agents manage their own schedules?
Yes – agents see their own upcoming appointments as timeline cards and can manage their schedules without admin access. Custom fields and extras are grouped per step of the wizard.
Does it support WhatsApp notifications?
Yes – Pro ships WhatsApp and SMS messages alongside email, which are the channels customers actually answer.
Can I charge at booking time?
Yes – Stripe payments are collected at booking time, with coupon codes for discounted sessions.
Can I ask custom questions per service?
Yes – custom fields and paid extras are grouped per step of the wizard, so per-service questions and paid extras stay organized.
How to Install
Install the GPL version of LatePoint Pro like any premium WordPress plugin:
- Download the plugin archive from the download section on this page.
- In WordPress admin, go to Plugins – Add New – Upload Plugin and select the archive.
- Activate the plugin, then open LatePoint in the admin menu.
- Create your services, agents and working hours, then place the booking shortcode on any page.
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