Software · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Clearbit
The short version
- Only Clearbit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only; Clearbit pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Clearbit covers Company enrichment.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Clearbit actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Clearbit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
Identical on both: 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
- Online booking
- Appointment types
- Calendar sync
- Payment processing
- Email reminders
- Client self-scheduling
- Packages & memberships
- Timezone detection
Only in Clearbit
- Company enrichment
- Contact enrichment
- Lead scoring
- Reveal (website visitors)
- Forms shortening
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Marketo
Both cover
- Zapier
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 Clearbit
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Clearbit
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Clearbit
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Clearbit
Clearbit
- Lead enrichmentnot Acuity Scheduling
- Account targetingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Personalizationnot Acuity Scheduling
- Lead scoringnot 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
Clearbit
- Pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model
- Batch enrichment has per-row cost that adds up quickly for large datasets
- Limited data for smaller or private companies
- Now integrated into HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence, may affect standalone availability
Pricing, plan by plan
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Clearbit
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Clearbit review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You also want appointment types.
Choose Clearbit if
- You need company enrichment.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want contact enrichment.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Clearbit better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Clearbit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Clearbit?
- Clearbit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Acuity Scheduling and Free for Clearbit.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Clearbit run on more platforms?
- Acuity Scheduling runs on Web. Clearbit runs on Web, API.
- Can I use Clearbit for free?
- Yes. Clearbit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month.
- 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 Clearbit is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Clearbit cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Contact enrichment, Lead scoring, Reveal (website visitors). Both handle Zapier.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Clearbit: Does Clearbit offer a free tier?
Yes. The first 50 real-time lookups are free. After that, usage-based pricing applies with 500 free credits included in subscription plans.
SourceClearbit: How does Clearbit batch enrichment pricing work?
Batch enrichment costs $0.30 USD per row, with totals rounded to $5 increments. Bulk batch discounts are not available, but large volumes can negotiate lower rates through monthly/annual subscription to the Enrichment API.
SourceClearbit: What data does Clearbit provide?
Clearbit maintains information on over 20 million companies with over 100 rich attributes including demographic and technographic data, industry classification, and company size information.
SourceClearbit: Is there an API available?
Yes. Clearbit offers REST APIs for real-time enrichment and bulk batch processing, allowing direct integration into applications and workflows.
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