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Roadmap

This document outlines the planned development directions for future versions of Stonecast. The features listed reflect our current intentions and may evolve based on user feedback. Price estimates (marked with ~) are indicative and non-binding — only the current version's price is a firm commitment.

v1 — Booking & customer experience (H2 2026)

v1 turns Stonecast from a lead-capture showcase into a real booking system. Your customers can book and pay online; you manage availability from your dashboard.

Indicative v1 pricing: Personal ~€99

Calendar & availability

  • Visual availability calendar per item
  • Manual block-off periods (maintenance, holidays)
  • Configurable minimum and maximum rental duration
  • Conflict management: double-booking prevention

Booking & payment

  • Date selection with automatic price calculation
  • Daily / weekly / monthly rates with volume discounts
  • Stripe Checkout integration
  • Full payment or deposit + balance (configurable)
  • Confirmation page and automatic email

Customer accounts

  • Sign-up and login (email + Google OAuth)
  • Customer portal: booking history
  • Booking overview in the admin dashboard

Catalog (enhancements)

  • Advanced filters (availability, capacity, equipment)
  • Enriched listings: usage conditions, displayed deposits
  • Cross-cutting tags (e.g. "driving licence required")

v2 — Full rental management (Q1 2027)

v2 covers the entire chain: from booking to item return. Security deposit, contract, condition report, and built-in messaging — everything a serious rental operator needs to run with confidence.

Indicative v2 pricing: Personal ~€179

Security deposit

  • Stripe pre-authorisation of the deposit at booking
  • Full or partial capture in case of damage (admin interface)
  • Automatic release after the rental ends

Rental contracts

  • Automatic PDF generation on confirmation
  • Customisable contract template (dynamic variables)
  • Electronic signature (checkbox + timestamp)
  • Automatic email delivery to both parties

Condition report

  • Check-in / check-out form with photo upload
  • Configurable inventory checklist per item
  • Visual before / after comparison
  • PDF generation of the condition report

Built-in messaging

  • Owner ↔ customer discussion thread per booking
  • Email notifications on new messages
  • Unread message indicator

Advanced pricing

  • Seasonal rates (high / low season)
  • Different weekend pricing
  • Promo codes with conditions (dates, minimum amount, single use)
  • Automatic long-duration discounts

v3 — Growth & reputation (2027)

v3 gives rental operators the tools to grow their business: understand performance, build reputation, retain customers, and — for those who want it — evolve towards a multi-owner platform.

Indicative v3 pricing: Personal ~€249

Business intelligence

  • KPI dashboard: revenue, occupancy rate, average basket
  • Consolidated calendar of all bookings
  • "Upcoming arrivals / departures" view
  • Accounting CSV export
  • Analytics integration (Plausible, Umami, PostHog)

Reputation & reviews

  • Review system after rental completion
  • Multi-criteria ratings (item condition, communication, accuracy)
  • Owner replies to reviews
  • Average rating displayed on product listings

Loyalty

  • Loyalty programme (points, tiers, perks)
  • Referral codes with rewards

Multilingual site & localisation

  • Public site dynamically available in English, French, and Spanish — catalogue, listings, forms, and legal pages included
  • Built-in language switcher on all public pages, no reload required
  • Translated content managed from the admin: product listings and editorial pages editable in multiple languages
  • Multi-currency (€, $, £) with automatic formatting of prices, dates, and numbers per active locale
  • Extensible architecture: adding a new language requires no redesign

Ecosystem & connectivity

  • Google Calendar sync (iCal)
  • iCal availability export
  • Generic webhook for third-party integrations
  • Progressive Web App (PWA): push notifications, offline mode

Whatever the version, every delivered feature meets the same standards:

  • Consistent visual identity, customisable via CSS variables
  • Responsive interface, mobile-first
  • Native dark mode support
  • 4 ready-to-use colour themes
  • WCAG AA accessibility minimum

Design is a competitive advantage of Stonecast — not an afterthought.

Updated June 2026 — The current version and its features are documented on the Changelog page.