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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

Cal.com vs Acuity Scheduling

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Cal.com #2 in Appointment Scheduling Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cal.com
Acuity Scheduling #5 in Appointment Scheduling Software 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Acuity

Cal.com leads on 2 checks, Acuity Scheduling on 0, 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 scoreCal.com · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceCal.com · $12/user/mo
  • Free planonly Cal.com
  • Free trialboth

Cal.com scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Cal.com offers free plan; Acuity Scheduling doesn't. Cal.com is cheaper to start at $12/user/mo against $16/user/mo.

Cal.com is the better fit for technical teams wanting flexible scheduling. Acuity Scheduling is the better fit for service businesses needing advanced operations.

  • Cal.com fits best

    Technical teams wanting flexible scheduling

  • Acuity Scheduling fits best

    Service businesses needing advanced operations

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Side by side

Feature Cal.com 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Acuity Scheduling 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #2 in Appointment Scheduling Software #5 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Technical teams wanting flexible scheduling Service businesses needing advanced operations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $12/user/mo (best) $16/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA
Integrations 100+ integrations 13 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cal.com 5/5 · Acuity Scheduling 5/5
Booking pages ✓ ✓
Group booking ✓ ✓
Round-robin scheduling ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Two-way
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars
  • Two-way sync, routing forms, payments, and team scheduling
  • Embeds, APIs, mobile apps, and 100+ app integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • The Free plan supports only 1 user
  • Paid prices shown apply to annual billing
  • Advanced organization controls require the Organizations plan
  • No ongoing free plan after the 7-day trial
  • Starter includes only 1 calendar
  • Advanced features require the higher-priced Premium plan
Our verdict

Cal.com is appointment and meeting scheduling software for individuals, teams, businesses, and developers building scheduling into applications. It connects with calendars, checks availability, publishes booking pages, collects payments,…

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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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  1. Cal.comAppointment Scheduling Software 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Acuity SchedulingAppointment Scheduling Software 8.97-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cal.com — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars
    • Two-way sync, routing forms, payments, and team scheduling
    • Embeds, APIs, mobile apps, and 100+ app integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan supports only 1 user
    • Paid prices shown apply to annual billing
    • Advanced organization controls require the Organizations plan

  • 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
  • Cal.com9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible scheduler with free basics, team routing, payments, and developer tools.

    Visit Cal.comFull verdict →
  • Acuity Scheduling8.9/10 · 7-day trial

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

    Visit AcuityFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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