Acuity Scheduling
Appointment scheduling with client management, payment collection, and intake forms. Acuity Scheduling combines booking pages with client intake workflows, supports Stripe, Square, and PayPal payments, and includes appointment reminders and cancellation policies. Used by consultants, service providers, and client-facing businesses.
Acuity Scheduling is commonly used for client-facing appointment bookings with integrated payments.
It is often evaluated for its intake forms, package and membership features, and multi-calendar support.
Teams compare it for payment collection capabilities available on all paid plans.
Overview
Acuity Scheduling (now part of Squarespace) is a full-featured appointment scheduling platform designed for service businesses. Unlike simpler meeting schedulers, Acuity handles complex booking scenarios including payments, packages, intake forms, and client management.
Key Features
- Payment Integration: Collect payments at booking via Stripe, Square, PayPal
- Intake Forms: Custom forms to gather client information before appointments
- Packages & Subscriptions: Sell appointment packages and memberships
- Client Management: Track client history and notes
- Multiple Calendars: Manage schedules for multiple staff or locations
- Advanced Availability: Buffer times, appointment limits, timezone handling
Who Should Consider Acuity
Acuity works well for:
- Service businesses (consultants, coaches, therapists, photographers)
- Anyone needing to collect payment at booking
- Businesses with complex intake requirements
- Multi-staff or multi-location operations
Pricing Model
Acuity starts at $16/month (Emerging) for one calendar. Growing plan at $27/month adds multiple calendars and removes branding. Powerhouse at $49/month includes custom API access and multiple time zones per location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Acuity differ from Calendly?
Acuity is built for service businesses needing payments, packages, and intake forms. Calendly focuses on meeting scheduling for professionals and sales teams. Acuity handles complex booking workflows; Calendly excels at simple meeting coordination. See our Calendly vs Acuity comparison.
Is Acuity good for therapists and healthcare providers?
Acuity is popular in healthcare for its intake forms and payment collection. However, it’s not HIPAA-compliant by default. Healthcare providers should review compliance requirements and consider Acuity’s HIPAA-compliant offering or specialized healthcare scheduling tools.
Can I sell packages or subscriptions through Acuity?
Yes. Acuity supports appointment packages (buy 5 sessions, use anytime) and subscription-based scheduling. This makes it particularly useful for coaches, trainers, and consultants who offer package deals.
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Pricing
Starting Price USD 16/month
Free Plan Not available
Free Trial Available