Scheduling & Booking · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Remote
The short version
- Only Remote 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; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Remote covers Global Payroll.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Remote actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Scheduling & Booking | Payroll & Benefits |
| Founded | 2003 | 2019 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Remote
- Global Payroll
- EOR Services
- Contractor Management
- Compliance
- Benefits
- Equity Management
- HRIS
- BambooHR
Both cover
- QuickBooks
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 Remote
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Remote
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Remote
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Remote
Remote
- Employing staff in countries where you have no legal entity through an employer of recordnot Acuity Scheduling
- Paying and managing international contractors with compliant agreementsnot Acuity Scheduling
- Running payroll and HR records for a distributed workforcenot 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
Remote
- Employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
- Global Payroll carries an implementation fee to set up entities plus a recurring payroll delivery fee on top of the $29 per employee per month rate
- Contractor Management Plus is $99 per contractor per month against $29 for the standard tier
- The Equity product is limited to Delaware C-Corps
- The PEO product bills in USD only and requires a US bank account
- Remote states it collects reserve payments in high risk circumstances, so an upfront deposit is possible
Pricing, plan by plan
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Remote
Free- Contractor Management$29/month
- Contractor Payments
- Compliance
- Contracts
- Employer of Record$599/month
- Global Employment
- Payroll
- Benefits
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You also want appointment types.
Choose Remote if
- You need global payroll.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want eor services.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Remote better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Remote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Remote?
- Remote has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Acuity Scheduling and Free for Remote.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Remote run on more platforms?
- Acuity Scheduling runs on Web. Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Remote for free?
- Yes. Remote 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 Remote is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Remote cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. Both handle QuickBooks.
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