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Resurva vs Acuity Scheduling

Resurva logo

Resurva

Beauty & Salon

Beautiful online booking for beauty businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Acuity Scheduling logo

Acuity Scheduling

Scheduling & Booking

Scheduling made simple

From
$16/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Resurva has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Resurva pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes; Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only
  • They diverge on capability: Resurva covers Custom booking page, Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Resurva and Acuity Scheduling actually diverge.

Attributes where Resurva and Acuity Scheduling differ
AttributeResurvaAcuity Scheduling
Starting priceFree$16/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryBeauty & SalonScheduling & Booking
Founded20142003

Identical on both: 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 Resurva

  • Custom booking page
  • Online scheduling
  • SMS reminders
  • Website embedding
  • Client database
  • WordPress
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment

Only in Acuity Scheduling

  • Online booking
  • Appointment types
  • Client self-scheduling
  • Packages & memberships
  • Timezone detection
  • Zoom
  • PayPal
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Email reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Calendar sync
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Stripe
  • Squarespace
  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

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

Resurva

  • Online bookingnot Acuity Scheduling
  • Website integrationnot Acuity Scheduling
  • Appointment remindersnot Acuity Scheduling
  • Professional presencenot Acuity Scheduling

Acuity Scheduling

  • Client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversionnot Resurva
  • HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Resurva
  • Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Resurva
  • Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Resurva

Where each one falls short

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

Resurva

  • Pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
  • Limited information about feature depth compared to dedicated salon management platforms
  • Integration options limited to five third-party tools compared to more comprehensive platforms

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Resurva

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Resurva review.

Acuity Scheduling

$16/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Resurva if

  • You need custom booking page.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online scheduling.
Resurva review

Choose Acuity Scheduling if

  • You need online booking.
  • You also want appointment types.
Acuity Scheduling review

Questions people ask

Is Resurva or Acuity Scheduling better?
Neither clearly leads. Resurva starts at Free and Acuity Scheduling at $16/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Resurva or Acuity Scheduling?
Resurva has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Resurva and $16/month for Acuity Scheduling.
Does Resurva or Acuity Scheduling run on more platforms?
Resurva runs on Web, iOS, Android. Acuity Scheduling runs on Web.
Can I use Resurva for free?
Yes. Resurva has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month.
What is Resurva best used for?
Resurva is most often used for online booking, website integration, appointment reminders, professional presence. Of those, online booking and website integration are not what Acuity Scheduling is typically brought in for.
What can Resurva do that Acuity Scheduling cannot?
Resurva covers Custom booking page, Online scheduling, SMS reminders, Website embedding. Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Client self-scheduling, Packages & memberships. Both handle Email reminders, Payment processing, Calendar sync, Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Resurva: Does Resurva offer a free trial?

Yes. Resurva offers a 60-day free trial with super support. No credit card is required to sign up.

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Resurva: What features does Resurva include?

Resurva includes appointment scheduling, booking management, client management with client portal, online booking, email and SMS reminders, online payments, POS integration, multi-location support, and analytics and reporting tools.

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Resurva: What integrations does Resurva support?

Resurva integrates with Mailchimp for email marketing, Meta for Business for social advertising, Stripe for payments, Twitter/X for social publishing, and Vend for POS and retail operations.

Source
Resurva: Does Resurva support multi-location management?

Yes. Resurva supports multiple locations with a multi-location discount available on all accounts for managing several salon or barbershop locations from one dashboard.

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