Acuity Scheduling
Online appointment scheduling software that allows clients to view real-time availability and self-book appointments without staff involvement. Acuity automates booking, sends reminders, processes payments, and integrates with major calendars to streamline time management for service-based businesses.
About this tool
Overview
Acuity Scheduling is a robust online appointment booking platform that simplifies scheduling and managing appointments for service-based businesses and professionals. Clients can view real-time availability and book appointments 24/7 without staff intervention.
Time Management Benefits
Eliminates Scheduling Back-and-Forth
- Clients see available times instantly
- Self-service booking reduces phone/email tag
- Automated confirmations eliminate confusion
- Saves hours per week on scheduling coordination
Prevents Double-Booking
- Two-way calendar synchronization with Google Calendar and Outlook
- Real-time availability updates
- Blocks personal calendar events from business bookings
- Integrates with multiple team member calendars
Optimizes Daily Schedule
- Customizable availability rules
- Buffer time between appointments
- Block personal time automatically
- Reduce scheduling gaps
- Set minimum advance booking times
Key Features
Calendar Integration
- Google Calendar sync
- Outlook Calendar sync
- iCloud Calendar support
- Two-way synchronization
- Multiple calendar overlays
Automated Notifications
- Email confirmations
- SMS text reminders
- Customizable message templates
- Reduce no-shows
- Pre-appointment instructions
- Follow-up messages
Payment Processing
- Stripe integration
- Square connectivity
- PayPal support
- Collect prepayment
- Accept deposits
- Store credit cards securely
- Process payments at booking
Client Management
- Client intake forms
- Custom questions
- Service package sales
- Client notes and history
- Cancellation and rescheduling policies
- Waitlist management
Scheduling Features
- Multiple appointment types
- Variable appointment durations
- Group class scheduling
- Recurring appointments
- Resource booking (rooms, equipment)
- Multi-location support
- Staff scheduling
Time Zone Management
- Automatic time zone detection
- Display times in client's local zone
- Eliminates scheduling confusion for remote clients
- Global business support
Customization
- Branded scheduling pages
- Custom domains
- Embedded booking widgets
- Color and style options
- Logo integration
- Custom email templates
Mobile Capabilities
- iOS and Android apps
- Mobile booking for clients
- Admin app for providers
- Book appointments on the go
- View and manage schedule
- Receive push notifications
Integrations
- Zoom (automatic meeting links)
- Google Meet
- Mailchimp
- Zapier (1000+ app connections)
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- QuickBooks
- Salesforce
Reporting & Analytics
- Appointment history
- Revenue reports
- Client statistics
- No-show tracking
- Cancellation analysis
- Custom date ranges
- Export capabilities
Use Cases
- Healthcare providers
- Therapists and counselors
- Consultants and coaches
- Fitness trainers
- Beauty and wellness services
- Tutors and educators
- Professional services
- Any appointment-based business
Automated Workflows
- Automatic reminder sequences
- Pre-appointment form collection
- Post-appointment follow-ups
- Rebooking prompts
- Review requests
- Package reminders
Compliance & Security
- HIPAA compliance options
- Secure data storage
- SSL encryption
- PCI DSS compliant payments
- Privacy controls
- Client data protection
Benefits Summary
- 24/7 booking availability
- Reduced administrative time
- Fewer no-shows (via reminders)
- Faster payment collection
- Professional client experience
- Streamlined operations
- Increased booking conversions
Pricing (2026)
Starts at $15/month with tiered plans offering additional features. Special promotion: 20% off with code A3F20 (expires March 15, 2026).
Key Advantages
- Intuitive interface for both staff and clients
- Comprehensive feature set
- Reliable calendar synchronization
- Strong automation capabilities
- Excellent customer support
- Regular feature updates
Ideal For
- Solo practitioners
- Small service businesses
- Teams with multiple providers
- Businesses requiring payment at booking
- Organizations needing client intake forms
- Anyone spending significant time on scheduling
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