Acuity Scheduling (part of Squarespace) is a mature tool with intake forms, payments and group classes. It lets customers pick any open slot. Schedulinq is built for people who hit the road and only shows times that keep your route compact that day. Below is an honest look at what each tool does and doesn't do.
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Where Schedulinq makes the difference
Where Acuity Scheduling is strong
Pricing — Schedulinq: €29 per employee/month, all features included. Acuity Scheduling: No free plan (there is a trial); plans around $20, $34 and $61 per month billed annually, with more calendars and features per tier. Check current pricing at Acuity Scheduling.
Based on publicly available information, updated June 2026. Check the current features and pricing at Acuity Scheduling.
If you work from a fixed location with intake, payments or classes, Acuity is a rich, mature choice. If you hit the road, the difference is simple: Acuity lets customers pick any open slot, Schedulinq only times that keep your route compact that day — so your day stays logical, even when customers book themselves.
In a simulation across 54 scenarios, smart scheduling — only offering times that fit — kept the route on average 18% shorter and fit in 20% more appointments per day, compared to free scheduling.
See the simulationAcuity lets customers book any open slot in your calendar and is strong at intake forms, payments and group classes. Schedulinq only shows times that fit geographically with your other appointments that day, so your route stays compact. On top of that, Schedulinq lets you set a service area and schedule per team member.
In a simulation across 54 scenarios, smart scheduling (only offering fitting times) delivered on average 18% less travel time and 20% more appointments per day compared to free scheduling. You can run it free for 30 days alongside your current tool and measure the difference yourself.
Yes. Per team member you set a service area (radius or region), working hours and services. Schedulinq only offers customers times that fit within that area and schedule.
A few minutes. You connect your calendar, set up your services and service area, and replace your Acuity link with your Schedulinq. Your existing calendar appointments stay untouched — you can run both tools side by side for a while.
Schedulinq costs €29 per team member per month, excluding VAT, with all features included. You start with 30 days free, no credit card, and cancel monthly.
Run Schedulinq alongside Acuity Scheduling and measure the difference on your own trips. No credit card, cancel monthly.
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