Scheduling · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Appointlet
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only; Appointlet free plan limited to 5 members and 25 bookings per month
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointlet covers Scheduling links.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Appointlet actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Appointlet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Scheduling).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Acuity Scheduling
- Online booking
- Appointment types
- Calendar sync
- Payment processing
- Email reminders
- Client self-scheduling
- Packages & memberships
- Timezone detection
Only in Appointlet
- Scheduling links
- Meeting types
- Team scheduling
- Automated notifications
- Time zone detection
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Web support
Both cover
- Zoom
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Acuity Scheduling
- Client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversionnot Appointlet
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Appointlet
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Appointlet
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Appointlet
Appointlet
- Schedulingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Appointment bookingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Time trackingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Resource managementnot Acuity Scheduling
- Team coordinationnot Acuity Scheduling
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Acuity Scheduling
- Starter tier limited to 1 calendar only
- SMS/text reminders, memberships, and gift certificates require Standard or Premium tier
- HIPAA compliance (BAA signature) exclusive to Premium tier at $49/month
- Custom API and CSS access, and Acuity branding removal require Premium tier
Appointlet
- Free plan limited to 5 members and 25 bookings per month
- Fewer integrations compared to market leaders like Calendly
- Less polished UI/UX compared to newer competitors
Pricing, plan by plan
Acuity Scheduling
Free- Starter$20/month
- 1 calendar
- Payment processing (Stripe, Square, PayPal, Venmo)
- Email reminders
- Standard$34/month
- Up to 6 calendars
- Starter features
- Text message reminders
- Premium$61/month
- Up to 36 calendars
- Standard features
- HIPAA BAA compliance
Appointlet
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Appointlet review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want appointment types.
Choose Appointlet if
- You need scheduling links.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want meeting types.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Appointlet better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at Free and Appointlet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Appointlet?
- Acuity Scheduling starts at Free and Appointlet at Free.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Appointlet run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Acuity Scheduling for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Acuity Scheduling best used for?
- Acuity Scheduling is most often used for client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversion, hipaa-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitioners, multi-location scheduling with multiple staff members, membership, package sales, and gift certificate management. Of those, client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversion and hipaa-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitioners are not what Appointlet is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Appointlet cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Appointlet covers Scheduling links, Meeting types, Team scheduling, Automated notifications. Both handle Zoom, Google Calendar, Outlook.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Acuity Scheduling: How much does Acuity Scheduling cost?
Starter is $20/month (monthly) or $16/month (annual, 20% savings). Standard is $34/month (monthly) or $27/month (annual). Premium is $61/month (monthly) or $49/month (annual). All include a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. Annual billing is prorated based on signup date.
SourceAppointlet: What is the free plan limit for Appointlet?
The free plan supports up to 5 members with a maximum of 25 bookings per month.
SourceAcuity Scheduling: How many calendars and staff can I manage per Acuity tier?
Starter supports 1 calendar. Standard supports up to 6 calendars. Premium supports up to 36 calendars. Text message reminders require Standard or higher. Multiple staff/location timezones are only available on Premium.
SourceAppointlet: What calendar integrations does Appointlet support?
Appointlet integrates with Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, and supports over 20 integrations across calendar, communication, CRM, and payment platforms.
SourceAcuity Scheduling: Does Acuity Scheduling offer HIPAA compliance?
HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) compliance is only available on the Premium plan ($49-61/month). Premium also includes the ability to hide Acuity branding.
SourceRelated pages
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