Software · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Microsoft To Do
The short version
- Only Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Microsoft To Do actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos |
| Founded | 2003 | 1975 |
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 Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
- Cortana
Both cover
- 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 Microsoft To Do
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Microsoft To Do
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Microsoft To Do
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
- 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
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You also want appointment types.
Choose Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Microsoft To Do better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Microsoft To Do at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Microsoft To Do?
- Microsoft To Do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Acuity Scheduling and Free for Microsoft To Do.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Microsoft To Do run on more platforms?
- Acuity Scheduling runs on Web. Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
- Yes. Microsoft To Do 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 Microsoft To Do is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Microsoft To Do cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Both handle Outlook.
Related pages
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