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Acuity Scheduling alternatives
Acuity Scheduling compared with 9 alternatives: Calendly, Square Appointments, Setmore, SimplyBook.me, YouCanBookMe and 4 more.
Acuity Scheduling is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 7 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity SchedulingThis tool | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Calendly | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Square Appointments | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Setmore | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| SimplyBook.me | Free plan · from €11.9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| YouCanBookMe | Free plan · from $7.20/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Appointlet | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Lunacal | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Microsoft Bookings | Free trial · from $5.40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Zoho Bookings | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Acuity Scheduling
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Calendly
Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings
- Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Calendly has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calendly lists a browser extension.
- Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Square Appointments
Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses
- Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus). Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Square Appointments has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
- Square Appointments also covers reports.
Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Setmore
Appointment booking app with a free plan for up to four staff
- Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Setmore has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Setmore lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Setmore also covers reports.
- Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
Suits: Small service businesses that want free booking for up to four staff
- Free plan · from €11.9/mo
SimplyBook.me
Online booking system for service businesses, priced by volume
- SimplyBook.me starts at €11.9 per month, billed annually (€13.9 billed monthly). Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- SimplyBook.me has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
- SimplyBook.me also covers reports.
- Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
Suits: Service businesses with several staff that prefer a flat fee over per-user pricing
- Free plan · from $7.20/mo
YouCanBookMe
Customizable booking pages for small businesses and teams
- YouCanBookMe starts at $7.20 per month, billed every 2 years ($8.10 billed yearly, $9 billed monthly). Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- YouCanBookMe has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only YouCanBookMe lists a browser extension.
- Only Acuity Scheduling lists iOS and Android apps.
- YouCanBookMe also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Solo professionals and small businesses that want a branded booking page
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Appointlet
Online appointment scheduling pages for client-facing teams
- Appointlet starts at $9 per member / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Appointlet has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Appointlet lists a browser extension.
- Only Acuity Scheduling lists iOS and Android apps.
- Appointlet also covers forms.
Suits: Small teams that take client appointments and need round robin
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Lunacal
Appointment booking pages with payments, packages and team routing
- Lunacal starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only Acuity Scheduling lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lunacal also covers workflow automation.
- Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
Suits: Coaches, consultants and tutors who charge for sessions at booking
- Free trial · from $5.40/mo
Microsoft Bookings
Appointment booking pages included with Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Bookings starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Business Basic without Teams; $7.00 with Teams). Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only Acuity Scheduling lists iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Bookings also covers reports.
- Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
Suits: Organizations already paying for Microsoft 365 that need appointment booking
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Zoho Bookings
Appointment scheduling with workspaces, workflows and Zoho CRM sync
- Zoho Bookings starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Zoho Bookings has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Bookings lists a browser extension.
- Zoho Bookings also covers workflow automation and reports.
- Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
Suits: Teams already using Zoho CRM, Bigin or Zoho One
Limits worth knowing in Acuity Scheduling
- There is no free plan. When the 7-day trial ends, a paid plan is needed to keep using the account.
- Plans are capped by calendars, which map to staff or locations: 1 on Starter, 6 on Standard and 36 on Premium.
- Text reminders, the waitlist, memberships, packages and gift certificates need Standard or Premium.
- Hiding the "Powered by Acuity Scheduling" footer, signing a HIPAA BAA, and custom API and CSS are Premium-only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Acuity Scheduling?
The alternatives to Acuity Scheduling in this directory are Calendly, Square Appointments, Setmore, SimplyBook.me, YouCanBookMe, Appointlet, Lunacal, Microsoft Bookings and Zoho Bookings. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Acuity Scheduling.
Is there a free alternative to Acuity Scheduling?
Yes. Calendly, Square Appointments, Setmore, SimplyBook.me, YouCanBookMe, Appointlet and Zoho Bookings have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Acuity Scheduling alternatives work on Windows?
The Acuity Scheduling listing does not include a Windows app. Setmore lists one.
Which Acuity Scheduling alternatives work on macOS?
The Acuity Scheduling listing does not include a macOS app. Setmore lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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