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Head-to-head · Salon and Spa Scheduling Software

Acuity Scheduling vs Boulevard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Acuity Scheduling #6 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit site
Boulevard #8 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Boulevard

Acuity Scheduling leads on 1 check, Boulevard on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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 · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceAcuity Scheduling · $16/mo
  • Free trialonly Acuity Scheduling
  • Most featuresBoulevard · 6 of 6

Acuity Scheduling scores higher on our rubric for salon and spa scheduling software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Acuity Scheduling is cheaper to start at $16/mo against $143/mo.

Acuity Scheduling is the better fit for service businesses needing polished scheduling depth. Boulevard is the better fit for premium salons needing resource scheduling.

  • Acuity Scheduling fits best

    Service businesses needing polished scheduling depth

  • Boulevard fits best

    Premium salons needing resource scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Acuity Scheduling 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Boulevard 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #6 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software #8 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software
Best for Service businesses needing polished scheduling depth Premium salons needing resource scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $16/mo (best) $143/site/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Docs
Compliance HIPAA SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 13 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Acuity Scheduling 0/6 · Boulevard 6/6
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff availability Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Appointment reminders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Resource booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Waitlist management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Digital intake forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Branded booking pages with embeddable scheduling
  • Two-way sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud, and Office 365
  • Payments, reminders, intake forms, memberships, and waitlists
  • Schedules rooms, chairs, equipment, and machines alongside staff calendars
  • Combines booking, POS, intake forms, memberships, and loyalty tools
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and broad third-party integrations
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Less salon-specific than purpose-built salon platforms
  • SMS reminder availability may vary by region
  • Starts at $143 per location per month with no free plan
  • Essentials is limited to 5 providers with bookable calendars
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans or add-ons
Our verdict

Acuity Scheduling is online appointment scheduling software for service businesses and professionals. Clients can self-book through published branded scheduling pages, while teams manage availability, calendars, staff, client information,…

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Boulevard is a cloud-based scheduling and business management platform for salons, spas, medspas, barbers, massage businesses, and nail salons. It brings together online self-booking, appointment calendars, staff availability, reminders,…

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  1. Acuity SchedulingSalon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.87-day trial
  2. BoulevardSalon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Acuity Scheduling — where it wins

    • Branded booking pages with embeddable scheduling
    • Two-way sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud, and Office 365
    • Payments, reminders, intake forms, memberships, and waitlists

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Less salon-specific than purpose-built salon platforms
    • SMS reminder availability may vary by region

  • Boulevard — where it wins

    • Schedules rooms, chairs, equipment, and machines alongside staff calendars
    • Combines booking, POS, intake forms, memberships, and loyalty tools
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and broad third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $143 per location per month with no free plan
    • Essentials is limited to 5 providers with bookable calendars
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans or add-ons
  • Acuity Scheduling8.8/10 · 7-day trial

    A polished scheduling platform with strong booking, payments, reminders, and calendar management.

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  • Boulevard8.6/10 · Paid

    A feature-rich choice for premium salons managing people, spaces, equipment, and payments.

    Visit BoulevardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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