Scheduling
Acuity Scheduling
Squarespace's appointment scheduler — built for service businesses that live on bookings.
- Starting price
- From $20 per month
- Current promo
- No public promo — standard list prices
- Category
- Scheduling
- Verified
- Prices verified
- Vendor
- www.acuityscheduling.com
Think of it as: Calendly's more customizable cousin, with payments and intake forms built in.
Acuity Scheduling (owned by Squarespace) goes deeper than simple meeting links: clients can book, pay, fill intake forms, and buy packages or gift certificates in one flow. Pricing is flat monthly by tier — not per user — so a 6-person team on Growing pays the same $34 as a solo operator. The tradeoff versus Calendly is price: Acuity starts higher and has no free tier.
Best for: Service businesses (salons, clinics, consultants, studios) that need client self-booking with payments, intake forms, and reminders.
Canadian note: Acuity bills in USD — the $20 Emerging tier runs roughly $27–28 CAD at typical card rates. It integrates with Stripe and Square for payment collection, both of which support Canadian businesses. SMS reminders (Growing and up) are worth pricing against Canadian carrier rates if you book high volumes.
Pricing
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Price (annual) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging | $20 | $16 | 1 calendar, unlimited appointments, email confirmations. No SMS reminders. |
| Growing | $34 | $27 | Up to 6 calendars, SMS reminders, intake forms, group scheduling. |
| Powerhouse | $61 | $49 | Up to 36 calendars, HIPAA compliance, API access, custom CSS. |
Prices in USD; Canadian buyers pay conversion. Always confirm on the vendor's pricing page before purchasing — plans and prices change.
What users report
Commonly praised
- Deep customization — intake forms, packages, gift certificates, and branding go beyond basic scheduling.
- Flat pricing (not per user) makes it economical for teams.
- Payment collection at booking reduces no-shows and admin.
- Reliable calendar sync across Google, Outlook, and iCloud.
Commonly criticized
- No free tier — Calendly's free plan covers basics at $0.
- SMS reminders only from the Growing tier up; Emerging users rely on email.
- Interface can feel dated next to newer competitors.
- Higher entry price than Calendly for simple meeting scheduling.
Summarized from user reviews on G2 and Capterra; not a PlanPrice rating. Specific scores not yet tracked for this vendor.
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