Scheduling & Booking · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Norton 360

Norton 360
Security & Cybersecurity
Powerful protection against evolving threats
- From
- $36/year
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only; Norton 360 device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Norton 360 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Norton 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | $36/year |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Category | Scheduling & Booking | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2003 | 1982 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Norton 360
- Real-time threat protection
- Ransomware protection
- Firewall
- Password Manager
- Secure VPN
- Cloud backup
- Dark Web Monitoring
- Parental Controls
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 Norton 360
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Norton 360
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Norton 360
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Norton 360
Norton 360
- Antivirusnot Acuity Scheduling
- Internet Securitynot Acuity Scheduling
- Identity Protectionnot 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
Norton 360
- Device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices
- Parental controls unavailable on Standard plan, requiring purchase of separate Norton Family app
- No HIPAA compliance or BAA support for regulated industries
- Exploit Prevention works only on Windows devices, not available for macOS
- Limited account recovery options if master password is forgotten
Pricing, plan by plan
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Norton 360
$36/year- Norton 360 Standard$36/year
- Antivirus and malware protection
- VPN
- Dark web monitoring
- Norton 360 Deluxe$49.99/year
- All Standard features
- 50 GB cloud backup
- Parental controls
- Norton 360 Premium$54.99/year
- All Deluxe features
- 250 GB cloud backup
- LifeLock identity theft protection
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You also want appointment types.
Choose Norton 360 if
- You need real-time threat protection.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Norton 360 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Norton 360 at $36/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Norton 360?
- Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Norton 360 at $36/year.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Norton 360 run on more platforms?
- Acuity Scheduling runs on Web. Norton 360 runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
- 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 Norton 360 is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Norton 360 cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection, Ransomware protection, Firewall, Password Manager.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Norton 360: What operating systems does Norton 360 Standard support?
Windows 7 SP1 through Windows 11, macOS 10.13 and later, Android 10.0 or later, and current plus two previous iOS versions. Not all features are available on all platforms.
SourceNorton 360: How much cloud backup storage is included in Norton 360 Standard?
2 GB of cloud backup storage is included with Norton 360 Standard. Higher tiers offer 50 GB (Deluxe) and 250 GB (Premium).
SourceNorton 360: Does Norton 360 include a VPN?
Yes. All Norton 360 plans include a VPN for secure browsing. The VPN is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.
SourceNorton 360: Is Norton 360 HIPAA compliant?
No. Norton 360 does not offer HIPAA compliance or Business Associate Agreements (BAA), making it unsuitable for healthcare organizations handling protected health information (PHI).
SourceNorton 360: What is the renewal price after the first year?
First year pricing is discounted. Standard renews at 94.99 USD per year, Deluxe at 119.99 USD per year. This represents a 140% increase over Deluxe's first-year rate of 49.99 USD.
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