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Head-to-head · Appointment Management system

Acuity Scheduling vs Booksy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Acuity Scheduling #1 in Appointment Management system 9.3/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Acuity
Booksy #7 in Appointment Management system 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Booksy

Acuity Scheduling leads on 1 check, Booksy on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAcuity Scheduling · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceAcuity Scheduling · $16/mo
  • Free trialboth

Acuity Scheduling scores higher on our rubric for appointment management system: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Acuity Scheduling is cheaper to start at $16/user/mo against $29.99/user/mo.

Acuity Scheduling is the better fit for service businesses managing varied appointments. Booksy is the better fit for independent beauty professionals and salons.

  • Acuity Scheduling fits best

    Service businesses managing varied appointments

  • Booksy fits best

    Independent beauty professionals and salons

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Side by side

Feature Acuity Scheduling 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Booksy 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #1 in Appointment Management system #7 in Appointment Management system
Best for Service businesses managing varied appointments Independent beauty professionals and salons
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $16/mo (best) $29.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Acuity Scheduling 1/5 · Booksy 1/5
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports one-to-one, group, workshop, and recurring bookings
  • Syncs two ways with Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud, and Office 365
  • Collects payments and offers forms, reminders, waitlists, and packages
  • Combines online booking, staff scheduling, reminders, and waitlists
  • Client records, forms, payments, inventory, and reports in one service
  • Web, iOS, and Android access, with Google Reserve and social integrations
Cons
  • No free plan; Starter begins at $16 per month with annual billing
  • Starter supports only one calendar
  • Custom API and CSS are limited to Premium
  • Starts at $29.99 per month, with no free plan
  • Listed integrations are limited to Google Reserve, Instagram, Facebook, and Yelp
  • Its beauty and wellness focus may not suit appointment businesses outside those fields
Our verdict

Acuity Scheduling gives service businesses and professionals a way to publish booking pages, accept self-bookings, and manage appointments, client details, and staff calendars. Clients can book one-to-one appointments, group classes,…

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Booksy brings appointment scheduling and business-management tools together for beauty and wellness providers, including salons, barbers, and independent professionals. Clients can book online through a provider profile and booking link,…

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  1. Acuity SchedulingAppointment Management system 9.37-day trial
  2. BooksyAppointment Management system 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Acuity Scheduling — where it wins

    • Supports one-to-one, group, workshop, and recurring bookings
    • Syncs two ways with Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud, and Office 365
    • Collects payments and offers forms, reminders, waitlists, and packages

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Starter begins at $16 per month with annual billing
    • Starter supports only one calendar
    • Custom API and CSS are limited to Premium

  • Booksy — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, staff scheduling, reminders, and waitlists
    • Client records, forms, payments, inventory, and reports in one service
    • Web, iOS, and Android access, with Google Reserve and social integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $29.99 per month, with no free plan
    • Listed integrations are limited to Google Reserve, Instagram, Facebook, and Yelp
    • Its beauty and wellness focus may not suit appointment businesses outside those fields
  • Acuity Scheduling9.3/10 · 7-day trial

    Acuity combines self-booking, calendar coordination, reminders, and payments.

    Visit AcuityFull verdict →
  • Booksy8.7/10 · 14-day trial

    A beauty-focused booking and business toolkit with a single paid plan and a 14-day trial.

    Visit BooksyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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