With the new resource status system in anny, you can now clearly define whether a resource is visible or bookable. Only bookable resources are counted towards your billing. This allows you to create resources such as rooms or trainers just for display – free of charge and without affecting your subscription plan.
Quick Overview: Resource Status
anny introduces an extended status system for resources. The main goal:
Separate visibility, bookability, and billing for more flexibility and transparency.
The biggest benefit: You can create resources at no cost as long as they’re not bookable.
Perfect for informational or internal purposes – e.g. trainer profiles, rooms or setup resources.
New Status Options for Resources
Each resource now has a status dropdown with 5 selectable options:
Live for booking
Live for display (free)
Internal for booking
Internal for management (free)
Archived (free)
Renamed statuses:
“Active” is now called Live
“Inactive” is now called Internal
New Option in the Service Settings
Inside the Service tab of a resource, you’ll now find a new toggle:
Enable booking: [✔]
The final behavior of a resource depends on the combination of:
Resource status (Live / Internal)
Booking enabled (Yes / No)
Status Logic Overview
Status | Visibility | Bookable | Billing |
Internal for management | Admins only | No | Free |
Internal for booking | Admins only (internally) | Yes | Counted in billing |
Live for booking | Visible to end users | Yes | Counted in billing |
Live for display | Visible to end users | No | Free |
Archived | Not visbile | No | Free |
Note: Even if booking is disabled, manual blockers or calendar sync events can still be used to manage availability.
Typical Use Cases
Here are some example scenarios where this status system is especially useful:
1. Trainers & Rooms for display only
Status: Live for display
Booking: Disabled
🟢 Visible to users, e.g. in a course or event overview
🔴 Not bookable
💸 Free – not counted in billing
2. Booking courses with background info
Course resource: Live for booking
Room & Trainer: Live for display
✅ Users see all details (location, trainer, course)
🔒 Only the course can be booked
💰 Only the course counts towards billing
3. Internal setup or test resources
Status: Internal for management
Booking: Disabled
👩💼 Only admins can view and edit the resource
🧪 Ideal for preparation or testing
💸 Free
Why this change?
Previously, anny offered only three statuses: Active, Inactive, and Archived.
This often resulted in unnecessary billing for resources that were only used for setup or display purposes.
With the new status logic, you can now:
Create resources for display only
Manage internal resources without publishing them
Optimize billing while keeping your setup informative and complete
Tip: Review and adjust your resource status
To make the most of the new status system:
Open the resource in the admin interface
Select the appropriate status from the dropdown
Go to the Services tab and check if booking is enabled
Save ✅