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Akiflow vs Boulevard

Akiflow logo

Akiflow

Productivity

The ultimate time blocking platform

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Boulevard logo

Boulevard

Scheduling & Booking

Client experience platform for salons

From
$175/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Akiflow no native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats; Boulevard pricing is charged per location, so a multi site business pays the full plan fee for each site
  • They diverge on capability: Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Boulevard covers Intelligent scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Akiflow and Boulevard actually diverge.

Attributes where Akiflow and Boulevard differ
AttributeAkiflowBoulevard
Starting price$19/month$175/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryProductivityScheduling & Booking
Founded20202016

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 Akiflow

  • Universal inbox
  • Time blocking
  • Command bar
  • Drag-and-drop scheduling
  • Recurring tasks
  • Outlook
  • Todoist
  • Asana

Only in Boulevard

  • Intelligent scheduling
  • Client profiles
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Staff management
  • Gift cards & packages
  • Two-way messaging
  • Business analytics

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Akiflow

  • Productivitynot Boulevard
  • Collaborationnot Boulevard
  • Task managementnot Boulevard
  • Organizationnot Boulevard

Boulevard

  • Appointment booking and client management for salons, spas and medspasnot Akiflow
  • Running point of sale and card payments alongside schedulingnot Akiflow
  • Automated client messaging, intake forms and marketing campaignsnot Akiflow

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Akiflow

  • No native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats
  • Mobile app integrations limited to 7 native apps compared to 30+ on desktop and web versions
  • Designed for individual users only with no team collaboration features or shared workspaces
  • No native project management capabilities to group related tasks or track project-level progress
  • Limited task-to-event conversion functionality restricting workflow flexibility

Boulevard

  • Pricing is charged per location, so a multi site business pays the full plan fee for each site
  • The Essentials plan caps the business at 5 professionals; unlimited professionals require the Premier plan
  • Text and email allowances are metered per plan, with email blasts charged at $0.01 each beyond the plan allocation
  • Forms cost from $65 per month per location unless you are on the top Prestige plan
  • QuickBooks integration is an add on at $45 per month per location
  • ePrescribe is $45 per prescriber on top of the plan
  • Enterprise pricing is by consultation with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Akiflow

$19/month
  • Pro$34/month
    • Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
    • Time blocking with calendar integration
    • Aki AI assistant
  • Pro Annual$19/month
    • Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
    • Time blocking with calendar integration
    • Aki AI assistant

Boulevard

$175/month
  • Essential$175/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • Point of sale
  • Premier$325/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Advanced booking
    • Marketing tools
  • Prestige$undefined/month
    • Everything in Premier
    • Multi-location
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Akiflow if

  • You need universal inbox.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want time blocking.
Akiflow review

Choose Boulevard if

  • You need intelligent scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client profiles.
Boulevard review

Questions people ask

Is Akiflow or Boulevard better?
Neither clearly leads. Akiflow starts at $19/month and Boulevard at $175/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Akiflow or Boulevard?
Akiflow starts at $19/month and Boulevard at $175/month.
Does Akiflow or Boulevard run on more platforms?
Akiflow runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Boulevard runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Akiflow best used for?
Akiflow is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Boulevard is typically brought in for.
What can Akiflow do that Boulevard cannot?
Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time blocking, Command bar, Drag-and-drop scheduling. Boulevard covers Intelligent scheduling, Client profiles, Point of sale, Inventory management. Both handle Google Calendar, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Akiflow: Does Akiflow offer a free trial?

Yes, Akiflow provides a 7-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required initially, though credit card details are needed to start. You can extend the trial to 14 days by booking a 1:1 onboarding call with the team.

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Akiflow: What apps does Akiflow integrate with?

Akiflow has native integrations with 18+ apps including Slack, Gmail, Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Zoom, Google Calendar, Trello, Todoist, Jira, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. It also connects with 9,000 additional apps through Zapier and IFTTT.

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Akiflow: Can I use Akiflow offline?

The desktop app for Mac and Windows supports offline mode, allowing you to work without an internet connection and automatically syncing all changes once you reconnect.

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Akiflow: Does Akiflow support team collaboration?

No, Akiflow is designed exclusively for individual power users. There are no team plans, no enterprise tier, and no freemium option. Users can share availability with others via email links but cannot collaborate directly within the app.

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Akiflow: What devices can I use Akiflow on?

Akiflow is available on Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android with real-time syncing across all platforms. Mobile apps provide task capture, schedule viewing, and Siri integration on iOS.

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Akiflow: How much does Akiflow cost?

Akiflow costs $34/month billed monthly or $19/month billed annually ($228/year). There is no free plan, only a 7-day trial. Students, researchers, and healthcare workers can apply for discounts.

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