Software · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Booksy
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only; Booksy the Boost marketplace feature charges a one time 30% fee on the first visit cost for each client it brings in
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Appointment types, Booksy covers Calendar management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Booksy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | $29.99/month |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
- Appointment types
- Calendar sync
- Payment processing
- Email reminders
- Client self-scheduling
- Packages & memberships
- Timezone detection
- Squarespace
Only in Booksy
- Calendar management
- Client database
- Automated reminders
- Marketing tools
- Reviews management
- Mobile apps
- Analytics dashboard
- Apple Calendar
Both cover
- Online booking
- Google Calendar
- Stripe
- SSL encryption
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 Booksy
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Booksy
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Booksy
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Booksy
Booksy
- Appointment booking and client management for salons and barbersnot Acuity Scheduling
- Taking payments and deposits against bookingsnot 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
Booksy
- The Boost marketplace feature charges a one time 30% fee on the first visit cost for each client it brings in
- Additional team members are $20 a month each on top of the $29.99 base
- Card processing runs from 2.49% plus $0.10 to 2.69% plus $0.30 depending on how the payment is taken
- Getting paid out within 30 minutes costs a further 1.5%
- Card readers are bought separately at $53.10 or $219.85 plus shipping
Pricing, plan by plan
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Booksy
$29.99/month- Solo$29.99/month
- Unlimited bookings
- Client management
- Mobile app
- Team$49.99/month
- Everything in Solo
- Multiple staff
- Staff scheduling
- Business$79.99/month
- Everything in Team
- Multi-location
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need appointment types.
- You also want calendar sync.
Choose Booksy if
- You need calendar management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want client database.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Booksy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Booksy at $29.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Booksy?
- Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Booksy at $29.99/month.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Booksy run on more platforms?
- Acuity Scheduling runs on Web. Booksy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- 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 Booksy is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Booksy cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing, Email reminders. Booksy covers Calendar management, Client database, Automated reminders, Marketing tools. Both handle Online booking, Google Calendar, Stripe, SSL encryption.
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