Scheduling · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Kronologic
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only; Kronologic annual billing provides savings equivalent to 2 free months versus monthly billing
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Kronologic covers AI scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Kronologic actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Kronologic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Scheduling | Calendars |
| Founded | 2003 | 2017 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Kronologic
- AI scheduling
- Automated outreach
- Lead prioritization
- Meeting optimization
- ROI tracking
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Marketo
Both cover
- 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 Kronologic
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Kronologic
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Kronologic
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Kronologic
Kronologic
- 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
Kronologic
- Annual billing provides savings equivalent to 2 free months versus monthly billing
- Team plan most appropriate for 5-30 person revenue teams
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
Kronologic
Free- FreeFree
- Booking page
- Google Calendar integration
- 2 meeting types
- Pro$15/month
- Unlimited meeting types
- Reminders
- Payments
- Team$49/month
- Campaigns
- Autonomous AI negotiation
- Salesforce/HubSpot integration
- Enterprise$null/mo
- Custom pricing
- Custom permissions
- Unlimited volume
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want appointment types.
Choose Kronologic if
- You need ai scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want automated outreach.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Kronologic better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at Free and Kronologic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Kronologic?
- Acuity Scheduling starts at Free and Kronologic at Free.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Kronologic 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 Kronologic is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Kronologic cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Kronologic covers AI scheduling, Automated outreach, Lead prioritization, Meeting optimization. Both handle 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.
SourceKronologic: How much does Kronologic cost?
Kronologic Pro costs $15/seat/month, Team costs $49/seat/month, and Enterprise pricing is custom. Annual billing options offer 2 months free compared to monthly billing.
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.
SourceKronologic: Does Kronologic have a free plan?
Yes, Kronologic offers a free plan that includes a booking page, Google Calendar integration, and support for 2 meeting types.
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.
SourceKronologic: What is included in the Kronologic Team plan?
The Team plan at $49/seat/month is designed for 5-30 person revenue teams and includes campaigns, autonomous AI negotiation, Salesforce/HubSpot integration, and organizational analytics.
SourceRelated pages
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