Crane scheduling software

• keyboard_arrow_downHow is Anolla’s crane booking software different from standard booking calendars?
  Standard booking calendars only enable basic scheduling of crane work and simple roster management. Anolla is a comprehensive all-in-one crane rental, lifting operations planning and site-based workflow platform for crane operators and lifting service companies. The crane booking software connects crane and accessory reservations, client management (CRM), order handling, site-based planning and automated communication with customers in a single system. Unlike a static calendar, Anolla uses AI-driven algorithms that optimise crane schedules, workloads and site utilisation. Anolla’s crane booking software supports smart dynamic pricing based on lift volumes, job complexity, seasonality and time window. The same platform lets you manage both hourly lifting jobs and multi-day crane rentals in parallel, including auxiliary equipment (lifting gear, work baskets, extension booms). All lifting operations and rental periods are consolidated into a central crane fleet management calendar, giving managers real-time visibility into crane utilisation, sites and booking status.
• keyboard_arrow_downDoes Anolla support both hourly and multi-day crane rentals at the same time?
  Yes, this is one of the biggest competitive advantages of Anolla’s crane booking software for lifting service providers. Unlike many generic booking systems, Anolla does not force a crane rental company to choose only between hourly or day-based booking models. The platform allows you to manage at the same time short-term hourly crane lifting jobs, full-day rental periods and multi-day or multi-week site-based crane rentals. In addition, you can configure lifts with variable duration and project-based packages where the crane works on site according to the construction schedule. All crane bookings – whether for mobile cranes, tower cranes, truck-mounted cranes or telehandlers – run in parallel under a single crane company account. All jobs, rental periods, call-outs and add-on services are visualised in one consolidated crane fleet calendar. Thanks to this, Anolla is an ideal fit for hybrid business models that combine crane rental, lifting services, heavy equipment hire, special transport and, where needed, additional labour or installation crew planning.
• keyboard_arrow_downHow does the Anolla AI assistant reduce crane fleet administrative workload and human errors?
  Anolla’s automated AI-based customer support assistant operates 24/7 and responds to crane rental clients’ inquiries around the clock. The AI assistant can independently resolve up to 79.3%¹ of all standard questions related to crane booking, lifting schedules, site addresses, quotations and changes to existing bookings. The assistant also handles up to 52.4%¹ of first-level technical support, including access issues to the crane fleet control panel, user role management and basic settings for pricing and scheduling – without direct intervention from a dispatcher or project manager. Automated communication with construction site clients, logistics staff, project managers and crane operators reduces the admin time spent on manual communication by up to 39.3%¹. The result is a significantly lower administrative burden, fewer double bookings, minimal scheduling errors and higher accuracy in planning crane, fleet and crew workloads.
• keyboard_arrow_downHow does Anolla’s dynamic pricing module help optimize crane rental rates?
  Anolla’s dynamic pricing module automates crane rental pricing based on actual market conditions and fleet utilisation. Crane rental companies can create flexible rules that adjust prices for cranes, accessories and call-out fees depending on time of day, day of the week, season, site location, lift volume, job complexity or customer segment (e.g. main contractors, regular clients, private customers). All price changes are applied automatically according to predefined business rules, without dispatchers needing to calculate each quote manually. The system helps sell low-demand periods and distant sites at competitive discounted rates, filling gaps in the schedule. In peak hours, peak season or when crane availability is limited, prices can be raised so the company earns maximum revenue per lift and per machine hour. This increases crane utilisation, reduces idle time and improves overall fleet profitability.
• keyboard_arrow_downIs Anolla’s crane booking software suitable both for an individual crane owner and for a company with multiple bases and a large fleet?
  Yes, Anolla crane scheduling software is designed to scale from individual mobile crane owners to lifting service companies with multiple depots, cities and large crane fleets. A single crane owner can start with the powerful free plan, which covers day-to-day booking, simple pricing and customer communication. Crane companies with several bases and heavy equipment rental fleets benefit from centralized fleet management, where all cranes, depots, crews and job sites are handled in one system. The platform lets you add unlimited locations, depots, machines and users – from dispatchers and site engineers to finance managers. Flexible role- and location-based access control (RBAC) ensures that each crane operator, dispatcher, project manager and executive sees exactly the information they need: schedules, job site details, pricing or reporting.
• keyboard_arrow_downWhich tools and systems does Anolla’s crane booking software integrate with?
  Anolla is built with an API-first architecture and supports all key infrastructure integrations that are critical for managing a crane rental and lifting services business. For payment processing, there is a direct integration with the Stripe payment solution, enabling customers to pay online securely for crane rental, call-out fees and additional equipment. For analytics and marketing, the software supports integration with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel, providing a detailed overview of website inquiries, quote requests and online booking performance. Anolla allows you to export raw data to BI/ML tools to analyze crane fleet utilization, occupancy and profitability in even greater depth. In addition, the platform includes a powerful API that lets you connect the crane booking software with accounting software, warehouse management, maintenance systems, GPS tracking, fleet management and other mission-critical business systems.
• keyboard_arrow_downWhat does Anolla’s free plan include and what do the paid add-on modules provide for a crane rental company?
  Anolla’s free plan includes all the basic features needed to launch crane rental and lifting service workflows: crane booking, basic schedule management, standard pricing, a simple customer database, and initial notifications. This package is ideal for individual crane owners and small crane companies that want to move their scheduling from Excel and phone calls to a professional crane booking system. Paid features add unlimited automation (e.g., automatic confirmation, reminder and invoice emails, job-site-based document management), additional integrations (accounting, maintenance management, GPS and other inventory processes), and modules for managing customer loyalty and contracted key accounts. This lets a crane rental company build a lifting-services ecosystem on Anolla’s platform that can grow with the business.
• keyboard_arrow_downHow does Anolla’s usage-based pricing reduce risks in the crane rental business?
  Anolla’s usage-based pricing model is specifically designed to mitigate business risks for crane rental and lifting service companies. Crane businesses don’t have to pay expensive fixed monthly fees when turnover is lower or demand is seasonal, regardless of the actual number of jobs or crane utilization. Software costs always scale proportionally with real bookings, work schedules and actual platform usage. This model is ideal for seasonal companies where crane demand fluctuates with construction periods, weather or the volume of infrastructure projects. This way, the rental company’s fixed costs stay under control and the platform supports growth instead of becoming an additional risk when lifting volumes decrease.
• keyboard_arrow_downHow quickly can I get my crane fleet up and running with Anolla booking software?
  Starting operations with Anolla crane booking software for crane fleets and lifting services usually takes only a few minutes. The setup process is guided step by step by a context-aware AI assistant that helps you enter crane data, price lists, project locations, and working hours. According to Capterra, the platform’s ease of use is rated 5/5¹, which means dispatchers, project managers, and executives can quickly learn the core functionality. Real user studies show that nine out of ten team members learn the system’s main tools – booking, schedule management, quote creation, and client communication – in under 30 minutes¹, without complex training days.
• keyboard_arrow_downWhat makes Anolla’s crane booking software a future-proof solution for crane companies?
  Anolla is a future-proof crane booking software solution thanks to its scalable modular architecture, designed specifically for growing crane fleets and heavy equipment rental companies. The platform evolves continuously through its cloud-based infrastructure and AI-driven learning, analyzing crane loads, booking patterns and demand fluctuations. Unlike static software, Anolla is built around a powerful API that makes it simple to extend the system and connect it with future tools. The extensible modular platform also supports an IoT ecosystem, including hardware integrations such as depot access control, automated equipment dispatch, GPS tracking, fuel level and operating time sensors, maintenance reminders and other telematics solutions. This architecture enables crane rental businesses to continuously integrate the latest technologies, keep crane fleet management efficiency at the forefront of the market, and offer customers a modern, transparent and digitally managed lifting service.

¹ Percentages are approximate indicators calculated based on our historical and current data. These figures are based on client feedback, surveys, and other analyses. The final result may differ. The outcome depends on the specific scope and sector of the application.