--- description: Review of Acuity Scheduling Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Acuity Scheduling | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Veterinary Software](/directory/4327/veterinary/software) > [Acuity Scheduling](/software/116391/acuity-scheduling) # Acuity Scheduling Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/116391/acuity-scheduling Page: 1 / 232\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/116391/acuity-scheduling?page=2) > Acuity Scheduling is online appointment software that helps service-based businesses take control of their calendar. It works like a personal assistant that runs 24/7 behind the scenes — handling the booking, reminding, rescheduling, and paying so you and your team can focus on the work itself rather than the back-and-forth of arranging it. Here's how it fits into a typical day. A client visits your booking page, sees your real-time availability, and books the appointment or class that works for them — across time zones, without emailing back and forth. The moment they book, Acuity sends a branded confirmation, collects payment or a deposit if you require one, and adds the appointment to your calendar automatically. Ahead of the appointment, automated email and text reminders go out to cut down on no-shows, and if plans change, clients can reschedule or cancel themselves within the limits you set. Behind the booking page, Acuity gives you the controls to shape how you work. Sync availability with Google, Outlook, iCloud, and Office 365 so you're never double-booked. Offer one-on-one appointments, group classes, or multi-day scheduling. Sell packages, gift certificates, subscriptions, and memberships. Collect payments through Stripe, Square, or PayPal. Capture the details you need up front with custom intake forms, and keep track of client history and performance with built-in client management and reporting. Acuity works on its own as a standalone scheduling tool, or connects directly to a Squarespace website, and everything can be managed from the Acuity mobile app while you're on the go. It's built to scale with you — a fit for solo professionals just starting out, growing teams, and established service businesses like salons, spas, wellness and fitness studios, coaches, consultants, photographers, and clinics. Whether you're trying to reduce no-shows, get paid faster, or simply stop losing hours to scheduling admin, Acuity gives clients a simple way to book and gives you the time back. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 5769 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 5769 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Squarespace - **Founded**: 2007 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$20.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - API - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Activities Booking - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Availability Indicator - Availability Management - Billing & Invoicing - Booking Management - Booking Notes - Branch Optimisation - Business Coaching - CRM - Calendar Management ## Integrations (45 total) - AWeber - ActiveCampaign - Basecamp - Capsule - ClassPass - Constant Contact - Drip - Drupal - FreshBooks - GoDaddy Website Builder - GoTo Meeting - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar - Google Meet - Google Workspace ... and 30 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Veterinary Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4327/veterinary/software) ## Related Categories - [Veterinary Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4327/veterinary/software) - [Pet Grooming Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4633/pet-grooming/software) - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4526/online-payment/software) - [Dermatology Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4702/dermatology/software) - [Podiatry Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4755/podiatry-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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What I like best about Acuity Scheduling is how it simplifies the process of setting appointments by eliminating the need for constant email exchanges. In this case, I just need to share my link with external clients who then pick a time most convenient for me while still considering their own time zone. The tool is perfect for international meetings due to its time zone conversion feature. I also appreciate the custom forms that notify me of my stakeholders’ project-related requirements and agendas. > > **Cons**: As it is predominantly a scheduling tool, the cooperation with advanced project management and task-tracking software is limited to a certain extent, and the setup process of availability rules for panel meetings can appear complicated at times. > > My overall experience has been positive, because it saves me hours of administrative time per week. It's not a replacement for our project management software, but it is a wonderful front end for the project communication we do externally. It keeps my calendar sane and gives me breathing room between project reviews. Automating the whole meeting lifecycle from scheduling to reminders lets me focus on actually doing my job instead of fighting with customers about meetings. ----- ### "Quick and easy to get started" — 5.0/5 > **Sonya** | *3 September 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Acuity makes it so incredibly easy to not only schedule classes for my students, but also schedule meeting times > > **Cons**: Copying an appointment type has been somewhat of a challenge but it may have been user error. Other than that, Acuity has been great > > Quick, simple and easy to get things started. I love the intereaction for my zoom account and the fact that reminders get sent out at times I designate ----- ### "Keeps calendar organized and up to date" — 5.0/5 > **Caitlin** | *6 May 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's still one of the best systems for scheduling appointments with integrated automation options that save time. > > **Cons**: It's easy to forget how to use features as it isn't always intuitive to use (not sure if it's just me\!) ----- ### "Acuity Reviews" — 2.0/5 > **Debbie** | *7 June 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: It was aesthetically pleasing. It was easy to use and schedule a client. We could book clients via the booking link, and clients seemed to enjoy the easiness of it. > > **Cons**: I did not like the customer service. They either did not respond or took a very long time to respond to an issue our organization had and needed attention for. ----- ### "Simple and convenient scheduling" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *8 September 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Acuity Scheduling makes it easy to manage appointments and keep everything organized in one place. I like that customers can book their own appointments without having to go back and forth over email or messages. The calendar is easy to understand, and setting up different appointment types and availability is fairly straightforward. It also saves time on routine scheduling tasks and makes it easier to keep track of upcoming appointments. Overall, it is a simple tool that does what I need without making the process overly complicated. > > **Cons**: Some of the settings can take a little time to figure out, especially when you want to customize the scheduling experience. I also think the interface could be a little more intuitive in certain areas. There are quite a few options available, but sometimes it takes some searching to find exactly what you are looking for. I would also like to have a little more flexibility with customization and certain scheduling rules. Once everything is set up, though, the day-to-day use is pretty straightforward. ----- Page: 1 / 232\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/116391/acuity-scheduling?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/116391/acuity-scheduling) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data