Software · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Schedulicity
The short version
- Only Schedulicity 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; Schedulicity schedulicity has been retired and its domain now redirects to a Vagaro migration page titled From Schedulicity to Vagaro, urging existing customers to switch to Vagaro for booking, payments and client management
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Appointment types, Schedulicity covers Calendar management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Schedulicity actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Schedulicity |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2003 | 2009 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
- Appointment types
- Calendar sync
- Email reminders
- Client self-scheduling
- Packages & memberships
- Timezone detection
- Squarespace
- Zoom
Only in Schedulicity
- Calendar management
- Client database
- Marketing automation
- Class scheduling
- Package sales
- Reporting
- iCal
- Square
Both cover
- Online booking
- Payment processing
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Stripe
- PCI DSS
- SSL encryption
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 Schedulicity
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Schedulicity
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Schedulicity
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Schedulicity
Schedulicity
- Appointment bookingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Class schedulingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Package managementnot Acuity Scheduling
- Client communicationsnot Acuity Scheduling
- Payment collectionnot 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
Schedulicity
- Schedulicity has been retired and its domain now redirects to a Vagaro migration page titled From Schedulicity to Vagaro, urging existing customers to switch to Vagaro for booking, payments and client management
Pricing, plan by plan
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Schedulicity
Free- FreeFree
- 10 bookings/month
- Online booking
- Calendar sync
- Unlimited$34.99/month
- Unlimited bookings
- Text reminders
- No-show protection
- Unlimited Plus$44.99/month
- Everything in Unlimited
- Package sales
- Class scheduling
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need appointment types.
- You also want calendar sync.
Choose Schedulicity if
- You need calendar management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want client database.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Schedulicity better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Schedulicity at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Schedulicity?
- Schedulicity has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Acuity Scheduling and Free for Schedulicity.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Schedulicity run on more platforms?
- Acuity Scheduling runs on Web. Schedulicity runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Schedulicity for free?
- Yes. Schedulicity 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 Schedulicity is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Schedulicity cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Appointment types, Calendar sync, Email reminders, Client self-scheduling. Schedulicity covers Calendar management, Client database, Marketing automation, Class scheduling. Both handle Online booking, Payment processing, Google Calendar, Outlook.
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