A Free Acuity Scheduling Alternative

Acuity has no free plan and limits staff calendars by tier; text reminders start on its Standard plan. Bookin' Cloud is free to start with SMS reminders and unlimited staff calendars on every plan.

Bookin' Cloud

  • Free: $0, 30 appointments/month
  • Growth: $29/month, 300 appointments/month
  • Business: $79/month, 900 appointments/month
  • Every feature on every plan, including Free
  • Unlimited staff and locations at no extra cost
  • SMS and email confirmations and reminders
  • Add-ons and size-based pricing (e.g. SUV vs. sedan)
  • Mobile / at-home bookings with the customer's address
  • Custom booking questions
  • No commission on any booking

Acuity Scheduling

  • Starter: $20/month ($16/month billed annually), 1 staff calendar
  • Standard: $34/month ($27/month billed annually), up to 6 calendars, text reminders
  • Premium: $61/month ($49/month billed annually), up to 36 calendars
  • 7-day free trial; no free plan

From Acuity Scheduling's published pricing, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.

When Acuity Scheduling is the better choice

Acuity is the better choice if you already run your website on Squarespace (which owns Acuity) and want booking inside that ecosystem.

Bookin' Cloud is honest about what it doesn't do yet:

  • No online payments, deposits, or no-show fees yet
  • No marketplace that sends you new customers
  • No point-of-sale or invoicing

When Bookin' Cloud is the better choice

If what you need is for customers to book themselves online, get reminders, and show up, without paying per staff member, per location, or a commission on new clients, Bookin' Cloud covers that on the Free plan. Paid plans only raise how many appointments you can take each month.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bookin' Cloud really free compared to Acuity Scheduling?

Yes. The Free plan includes every feature for up to 30 appointments a month. Paid plans only raise the monthly appointment limit.

Can I move from Acuity Scheduling to Bookin' Cloud?

Yes. Add your services, staff, and hours (or use the one-click starter services), then share your new booking link. Most businesses are set up in a few minutes.

When should I stay with Acuity Scheduling?

Acuity is the better choice if you already run your website on Squarespace (which owns Acuity) and want booking inside that ecosystem.

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Sources: Acuity Scheduling plans. Acuity Scheduling is a trademark of its owner. This page is an independent comparison and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Acuity Scheduling.