Acuity Scheduling
Starter
Flat price, whole team$16.00
× 12 months$192.00
Per year
$1.60 per person / mo
$192
1 calendar
Acuity Scheduling vs Square Appointments
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Acuity Scheduling
71%
match · $192/yr
Square Appointments
50%
match · $588/yr
Acuity Scheduling is the better fit.
It costs $396 less a year for 10 people.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Square Appointments
Plus
Flat price, whole team$49.00
× 12 months$588.00
Per year
$4.90 per person / mo
$588
Acuity Scheduling
From $16
G2 4.6 · 411 reviewsCoaches, therapists, trainers and other service businesses that sell appointments and want payments, intake forms and packages in one booking tool.
vs
Square Appointments
From $49Free plan
Salons, barbers, spas, studios and other in-person businesses that take card payments and want booking, payments and POS in one system.
Side by side
 Acuity Scheduling | Square Appointments | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $16/month (billed annually); no free plan | Free; Plus $49/month per location |
| G2 Rating | 4.6 (411 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Coaches, therapists, trainers and other service businesses that sell appointments and want payments, intake forms and packages in one booking tool. | Salons, barbers, spas, studios and other in-person businesses that take card payments and want booking, payments and POS in one system. |
Pros and cons
Acuity Scheduling
Pros
- Payments and intake forms included from the cheapest plan
- Per-account pricing keeps costs flat for small teams
- Packages, memberships and gift certificates on Standard
- HIPAA BAA available on Premium
Cons
- No free plan, only a 7-day trial
- Starter has no text reminders
- Removing Acuity branding needs Premium
- Dense settings make setup slower than simpler tools
Square Appointments
Pros
- Unlimited staff and text reminders at $0 per month
- Booking, payments and POS in one system
- Two-way text replies update the calendar
- Clear upgrade path to multi-location and resources
Cons
- Processing fees are the main cost; Free has the highest online rate
- No-show fees, waitlist and multi-location need Plus
- Less suited to remote sessions than call-focused tools
- Best only if you also process payments with Square
Sarah Chen