Acuity Scheduling
#6 in Salon Reservation · Rated 4.6
Flexible scheduling with payments and packages
Acuity Scheduling is a versatile scheduling platform that supports client self-service, multiple calendars, deposits, and payments through Stripe, Square or PayPal. It offers embeddable booking pages, reminders, and support for packages or gift cards, making it a strong choice for solo professionals and growing salons that want a straightforward, highly customizable calendar system. As part of Squarespace since 2019, Acuity benefits from broad integration potential and a familiar web-building ecosystem. Its strength lies in clean UX, flexible calendar management, and straightforward pricing. Potential downsides include enterprise pricing complexity and less built-in marketing depth compared with marketing-centric platforms.
Features
- Client self-scheduling and multiple calendars
- Payments and deposits via Stripe/Square/PayPal
- Embedded booking pages
- Reminder emails and texts
- Packages and gift cards support
Pros
- Transparent, tiered pricing with good value
- Highly flexible and developer-friendly
- Strong calendar and checkout capabilities
Cons
- Marketing automation not as rich as some competitors
- Enterprise pricing requires negotiation