Scheduling & Booking · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Subframe
The short version
- Only Subframe 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; Subframe the free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Subframe actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Subframe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Category | Scheduling & Booking | Design Tools |
| Founded | 2003 | Unknown |
Identical on both: 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 Subframe
Nothing recorded that Acuity Scheduling does not also cover.
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 Subframe
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Subframe
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Subframe
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Subframe
Subframe
No use cases recorded yet. See the Subframe review.
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
Subframe
- The free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.
Pricing, plan by plan
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Subframe
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Subframe review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You also want appointment types.
Questions people ask
- Is Acuity Scheduling or Subframe better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Subframe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Subframe?
- Subframe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Acuity Scheduling and Free for Subframe.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Subframe run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Subframe for free?
- Yes. Subframe 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 Subframe is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Subframe cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing.
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