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Booking software for professionals in Africa
Held gives you one link where clients choose a service, pick a time, and pay a deposit through Paystack so the date is actually booked, not stuck in WhatsApp maybes. Built for pros in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Built for how African professionals get booked
Most bookings still start in chat. “Are you free Saturday?” turns into a maybe, then a no-show. Held turns that into a booking page: services, prices, availability, and a deposit on one public link you can send from WhatsApp or Instagram.
Paystack deposits to your bank
Clients pay the deposit through Paystack. The money goes to you in markets where Paystack offers payouts. Held’s platform fee is separate from Paystack’s processor fees. Free is $0 a month with a 5% Held fee on successful payments. Pro is $12 a month or $99 a year with a 0% Held fee. Payment processor fees are separate..
Who it is for
Photographers, tutors, coaches, consultants, designers, developers, beauty professionals, and other appointment-based businesses across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire. If you sell an hour, Held can hold it.
Also see photographer booking in Africa and Calendly alternative with deposits.
How it works
- 1. Create your Held page and list packages with deposit amounts.
- 2. Share the link in WhatsApp, Instagram, email, or your bio.
- 3. The client chooses the service and time, then pays.
- 4. The booking lands in your schedule. You get on with the work.
Full walkthrough on How it works. Plans on Pricing.
Questions about Held in Africa
Where is Held available in Africa?
Held is for professionals in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire: countries where Paystack can pay out to your bank. Clients can book from anywhere.
Does Held work with Paystack?
Yes. Client deposits run on Paystack and pay out to your local bank in supported African markets. Held is not a bank and does not hold the deposit as escrow.
Can clients book from WhatsApp?
Yes. Share your Held link in WhatsApp, Instagram, or email. Chat stays the conversation. Checkout on Held is the commitment.
How much does Held cost?
Free is $0 a month with a 5% Held fee on successful payments. Pro is $12 a month or $99 a year with a 0% Held fee. Payment processor fees are separate. The deposit from your client is yours.
Who uses Held?
Photographers, tutors, coaches, consultants, designers, developers, beauty professionals, and anyone else who sells an hour across our African markets. Clients can book from anywhere.