HireHelm by PayCamp

    Stop Juggling Spreadsheets.
    Start Managing Your Fleet.

    See how HireHelm compares to spreadsheets and generic booking tools across 25+ features built specifically for boat hire operators.

    HireHelm

    Purpose-built for boat hire

    25/25 features

    Spreadsheets

    Excel, Google Sheets, paper

    0/25 features

    Generic Booking Tools

    Calendly, SimplyBook, etc.

    4/25 features

    Feature-by-Feature Comparison

    Booking & Scheduling

    Session-based booking slots

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Requires workarounds

    Real-time availability calendar

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Multi-day hire support

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Manual tracking · Not craft-aware

    Craft-specific capacity limits

    HH
    SheetsGeneric

    Same-day / walk-up bookings

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Enquiry-based booking mode

    HH
    SheetsGeneric
    Fleet Management

    Fleet gallery with photos & specs

    HH
    SheetsGeneric

    Per-craft pricing (hourly/half/full day)

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Manual formulas

    Craft status tracking

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Maintenance scheduling

    HH
    SheetsGeneric
    Payments & Deposits

    Online deposit collection

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    PayCamp Payments or BYO Stripe · Generic payment links

    Damage deposit hold & release

    HH
    SheetsGeneric

    Manual payment recording

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Revenue reporting by craft

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    DIY pivot tables

    Safety & Compliance

    Digital safety waivers

    HH
    SheetsGeneric

    IP-audited signatures

    Photo ID verification queue

    HH
    SheetsGeneric

    BSS compliance tracking

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Automated pre-arrival comms

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic
    Customer Management

    Customer database

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Grows unmanageable

    Repeat hirer recognition

    HH
    SheetsGeneric

    Booking history per customer

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic
    Operations

    Mobile-friendly dashboard

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Public booking portal

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Branded to your business

    Multi-user access

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic

    Automated email confirmations

    HH
    Sheets
    Generic
    Full support Partial / workaround Not available

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How is HireHelm different from a spreadsheet?

    HireHelm replaces manual spreadsheets with automated fleet management, real-time booking calendars, online payments, digital waivers, and ID verification — all purpose-built for boat hire operators. No more lost bookings, double-bookings, or hours spent updating cells.

    Can generic booking tools handle boat hire?

    Generic tools like Calendly or SimplyBook handle time-slot appointments well, but they lack boat-specific features: per-craft capacity limits, session-based slots, damage deposits, digital safety waivers, and fleet maintenance tracking. You'd need multiple tools and workarounds.

    How much does HireHelm cost?

    Solo plan starts at £29/month for up to 3 craft. Fleet plan is £59/month (4-10 craft) and Marina plan is £99/month (11-25 craft). All plans include a 14-day free trial with no card required.

    Can I try it before I commit?

    Absolutely. Start a 14-day free trial or explore one of our live demo sandboxes to see the full system in action with sample data.

    Ready to Ditch the Spreadsheet?

    Join boat hire operators across the UK who've switched to HireHelm. 14-day free trial, no card required.