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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

Acuity Scheduling vs DaySchedule

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Acuity Scheduling #5 in Appointment Scheduling Software 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Acuity
DaySchedule #66 in Appointment Scheduling Software 3.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DaySchedule

Acuity Scheduling leads on 0 checks, DaySchedule on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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 · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceDaySchedule · $8/user/mo
  • Free planonly DaySchedule
  • Free trialboth

Acuity Scheduling scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 8.9 against 3.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #66.

DaySchedule offers free plan; Acuity Scheduling doesn't. DaySchedule is cheaper to start at $8/user/mo against $16/user/mo.

Acuity Scheduling is the better fit for service businesses needing advanced operations. DaySchedule is the better fit for small teams wanting reminders and payment options.

  • Acuity Scheduling fits best

    Service businesses needing advanced operations

  • DaySchedule fits best

    Small teams wanting reminders and payment options

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Side by side

Feature Acuity Scheduling 8.9/10 Visit ↗ DaySchedule 3.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 3.5
Ranking #5 in Appointment Scheduling Software #66 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Service businesses needing advanced operations Small teams wanting reminders and payment options
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $16/mo $8/user/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance HIPAA SSO/SAML
Integrations 13 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Acuity Scheduling 5/5 · DaySchedule 5/5
Booking pages ✓ ✓
Group booking ✓ ✓
Round-robin scheduling ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Two-way
Our review
Pros
  • Supports staff, resources, availability, and multi-location calendars
  • Combines booking, payments, packages, memberships, and invoicing
  • Offers group booking, round-robin scheduling, and two-way calendar sync
  • Free plan includes booking pages, calendar integration, and video conferencing
  • Professional adds group, round-robin, payment, reminder, and workflow tools
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, REST API, and webhooks
Cons
  • No ongoing free plan after the 7-day trial
  • Starter includes only 1 calendar
  • Advanced features require the higher-priced Premium plan
  • Free is limited to one 1:1 event type
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • Custom roles and organization workflows start on the Business plan
Our verdict

Acuity Scheduling is online appointment scheduling software for solo practitioners, service businesses, and multi-location teams. It provides branded booking pages, shareable links, website embedding, client self-scheduling, rescheduling…

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DaySchedule is appointment scheduling software for individuals, professionals, teams, and businesses. Its personalized booking pages let customers schedule appointments, while calendar synchronization, video-conferencing connections,…

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  1. Acuity SchedulingAppointment Scheduling Software 8.97-day trial
  2. DayScheduleAppointment Scheduling Software 3.5Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Acuity Scheduling — where it wins

    • Supports staff, resources, availability, and multi-location calendars
    • Combines booking, payments, packages, memberships, and invoicing
    • Offers group booking, round-robin scheduling, and two-way calendar sync

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan after the 7-day trial
    • Starter includes only 1 calendar
    • Advanced features require the higher-priced Premium plan

  • DaySchedule — where it wins

    • Free plan includes booking pages, calendar integration, and video conferencing
    • Professional adds group, round-robin, payment, reminder, and workflow tools
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, REST API, and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Free is limited to one 1:1 event type
    • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
    • Custom roles and organization workflows start on the Business plan
  • Acuity Scheduling8.9/10 · 7-day trial

    Acuity fits service businesses that need scheduling, payments, clients, and operations in one system.

    Visit AcuityFull verdict →
  • DaySchedule3.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A flexible scheduler for small teams that need reminders, payments, and shared booking workflows.

    Visit DayScheduleFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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