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Scheduling & Booking

Calendly vs Acuity Scheduling

Which scheduling & booking tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Calendly

4.72,000 reviews

Individuals and teams that need fast, self-serve scheduling for sales calls, recruiting interviews, customer success check-ins, and paid appointments—especially organizations standardizing scheduling across multiple reps.

Starting at $10/user/month
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Acuity Scheduling

4.75,600 reviews

Service-based businesses and solo-to-small teams (e.g., coaches, therapists, salons, fitness, consultants) that need client self-booking, automated reminders, and payment collection.

Starting at From $20/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureCalendlyAcuity Scheduling
Pricing$10/user/monthFrom $20/month
G2 Rating4.7 (2,000 reviews)4.7 (5,600 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.74.8
Best ForIndividuals and teams that need fast, self-serve scheduling for sales calls, recruiting interviews, customer success check-ins, and paid appointments—especially organizations standardizing scheduling across multiple reps.Service-based businesses and solo-to-small teams (e.g., coaches, therapists, salons, fitness, consultants) that need client self-booking, automated reminders, and payment collection.

Pros & Cons

Calendly

Pros

  • + Very easy for invitees to book without back-and-forth emails
  • + Reliable calendar sync and conflict prevention across major calendar providers
  • + Strong team scheduling options (round-robin/collective) for revenue and support teams
  • + Large integration ecosystem and automation options for common workflows

Cons

  • Some advanced features (routing, deeper automations, admin controls) require higher-tier plans
  • Customization/branding and complex availability rules can be limited compared with some enterprise-focused schedulers
  • Costs can add up for larger teams when multiple users need paid features

Acuity Scheduling

Pros

  • + Easy for clients to book and reschedule online
  • + Strong automation for reminders and confirmations reduces no-shows
  • + Flexible scheduling rules (buffers, availability, appointment types)
  • + Built-in payments and sales tools (deposits, packages, gift cards)

Cons

  • No permanent free plan (pricing starts on paid tiers)
  • Advanced customization and complex setups can take time to configure
  • Some integrations and multi-location/staff features require higher-tier plans