Link copied to clipboard # Acuity Scheduling vs SimplyBook.me Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/acuity-scheduling/simplybook-me/export.csv) Acuity SchedulingSimplyBook.me[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Acuity Scheduling** [ 4.6/5(411) ](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews#reviews) **SimplyBook.me** [ 4.4/5(113) ](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Acuity Scheduling** Free Trial **$16.00** 1 Staff/Locations · Emerging **SimplyBook.me** Free Trial **$0** · Free **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Acuity Scheduling** 1 month Based on 66 responses **SimplyBook.me** \<1 monthFaster Based on 47 responses Return on Investment **Acuity Scheduling** 6 months2 months sooner Based on 49 responses **SimplyBook.me** 8 months Based on 38 responses Perceived Cost **Acuity Scheduling** $$$$$ **SimplyBook.me** $$$$$ Average Discount **Acuity Scheduling** 9% **SimplyBook.me** 9% Pros & Cons **Acuity Scheduling** [ Ease of Use (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1529759&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ User-Friendly (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1531592&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Features (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1532108&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Scheduling Issues (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1531047&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **SimplyBook.me** [ Ease of Use (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2135536&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Easy Setup (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2135565&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Communication Issues (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2400678&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Setup (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1970932&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Acuity Scheduling** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b842f87f049d9e755a47a0b683334572/squarespace.png "Product Avatar Image") Squarespace ](https://www.g2.com/products/squarespace/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/integrations) **SimplyBook.me** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_71b3279994498356444c5ab8c8cb23ae/facebook.png "Product Avatar Image") Facebook ](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_991e7b27368257437809e4d32c25f701/freshbooks.jpg "Product Avatar Image") FreshBooks ](https://www.g2.com/products/freshbooks/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_65e597103b089dfd2b79a04fd5ccbf3e/instagram-for-business.png "Product Avatar Image") Instagram for Business ](https://www.g2.com/products/instagram-for-business/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6826f2dd771686d4a554a4b810982021/quickbooks-bill-pay.png "Product Avatar Image") QuickBooks Bill Pay ](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-bill-pay/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/integrations) Screenshots **Acuity Scheduling** No screenshot available **SimplyBook.me** ![SimplyBook.me screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/92660/demo.JPG) Ratings Meets Requirements **Acuity Scheduling** 9.2 9.2308 **SimplyBook.me** 8.7 8.791 Ease of Use **Acuity Scheduling** 9.1 9.1311 **SimplyBook.me** 8.3 8.392 Ease of Setup **Acuity Scheduling** 8.8 8.8187 **SimplyBook.me** 7.7 7.769 Ease of Admin **Acuity Scheduling** 9.0 9.0182 **SimplyBook.me** 8.2 8.267 Quality of Support **Acuity Scheduling** 9.2 9.2229 **SimplyBook.me** 8.7 8.777 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Acuity Scheduling** 9.3 9.3178 **SimplyBook.me** 8.9 8.966 Product Direction (% positive) **Acuity Scheduling** 8.8 8.8302 **SimplyBook.me** 8.1 8.190 Features Online Appointment Scheduling[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.3 31 9.2 11 Notifications Confirmations & Reminders 9.4 27 9.6(won by 0.2) 8 Appointment Follow-Up 9.6(won by 0.6) 24 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.0 7 Scheduling Notifications 9.7(won by 0.3) 28 9.4 6 Recurring Appointments Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Group Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Settings Time Zone Detection 9.2 28 9.7(won by 0.5) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Availability Settings 9.4 27 9.8(won by 0.4) 7 Blocked Time Settings 9.3 27 9.8(won by 0.5) 7 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Personalization Branding 8.7 27 8.8(won by 0.1) 7 Links 9.2(won by 0.9) 28 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 6 Integrations Multi- Calendar Integration 9.4(won by 0.7) 24 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.7 5 Website Integration 9.5(won by 0.6) 23 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.9 6 Payment Acceptance 9.3(tied score) 19 9.3(tied score) 5 Communication 9.0 24 9.3(won by 0.3) 5 Video Conferencing 9.2(won by default) 20 Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Feature Not Available Not enough data AI Text Summarization Feature Not Available Not enough data AI Text-to-Image Feature Not Available Not enough data AI Text-to-Speech Feature Not Available Not enough data AI Image-to-Text Feature Not Available Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Availability Management Not enough data Not enough data Wait List Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Client Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Client Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Client Database Not enough data Not enough data Online Booking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data SMS Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Credit Card Processing Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Customer History Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Reminder[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 28 Not enough data Features Standalone Booking 9.4(won by default) 26 Not enough data Integrated App 8.8(won by default) 25 Not enough data SMS 8.7(won by default) 21 Not enough data Email 9.0(won by default) 27 Not enough data Confirmation and Cancellation 9.5(won by default) 25 Not enough data Voice Feature Not Available Not enough data Additional Functionality Website Integration Not enough data Not enough data Recurring Appointments Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Availability Management Not enough data Not enough data Rescheduling Not enough data Not enough data Contact Database Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Confirmations/Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Two-Way Communication Not enough data Not enough data Automated Responses Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Payment Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Sync Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data SMS Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Show 7 feature categories with incomplete data Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Screen Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Brainstorming Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real Time Editing Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Assignment Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Video Conferencing Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Fitness[Hide 46 FeaturesShow 46 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Recurring/Subscription Billing Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data SMS Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Wait List Management Not enough data Not enough data Member Communication Not enough data Not enough data Website Integration Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Registration Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Client Portal Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Facility Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Automation Not enough data Not enough data Booking Management Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Client Management Not enough data Not enough data Customer Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Self Check-In/Check-Out Not enough data Not enough data Email Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Contract/License Management Not enough data Not enough data Instructor Management Not enough data Not enough data Membership Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Class Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Online Booking Not enough data Not enough data Lead Generation Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Event Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Spa and Salon Management[Hide 89 FeaturesShow 89 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Business Administration - Spa Management Inventory Management Not enough data Feature Not Available Billing & Sales Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Feature Not Available Commission Management Not enough data Not enough data Booth Rental Management Not enough data Not enough data Reputation Management Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Management Not enough data Not enough data Reviews Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Client Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Gift Card Management Not enough data Not enough data Wait List Management Not enough data Not enough data Promotions Management Not enough data Not enough data Availability Management Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Booking Management Not enough data Not enough data Credit Card Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Practice Management Not enough data Not enough data Staff Management Not enough data Not enough data Marketing - Spa Management Membership Not enough data Not enough data Social Review Not enough data Not enough data Automated Campaigns Not enough data Not enough data Guest Experience - Spa Management Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Surveys Not enough data Not enough data Customer Trends Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Online Booking Not enough data Not enough data Point of Sale (POS) Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Email Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Email Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data SMS Messaging Not enough data Not enough data For Barbershops Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Loyalty Program Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not 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enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Client Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data SOAP notes Not enough data Not enough data In-Person Payments Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Contact Database Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Debit/Credit Card Processing Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Availability Indicator Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Transaction History Not enough data Not enough data SMS Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Recurring Appointments Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Customer Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Waitlist Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Forms Not enough data Not enough data For Salons and Spas Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Online Store Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Client Database Not enough data Not enough data Barcode/Ticket Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Payroll & Commissions Not enough data Not enough data Coaching[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Administration Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Event Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Class Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Coaching Client Plans Not enough data Not enough data Notekeeping Not enough data Not enough data Session History Not 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Not enough data Not enough data Website Integration Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Booking Management Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Sync Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Invoice Management Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Program Management Not enough data Not enough data Life Coaching Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Availability Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Web Forms Not enough data Not enough data Business Coaching Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Recurring/Subscription Billing Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Mentor/Coach Matching Not enough data Not enough data Client Portal Not enough data Not enough data Email Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Client Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Sport Coaching Not enough data Not enough data Calendar[Hide 63 FeaturesShow 63 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Calendar View Multi-Calendar View Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Viewing Not enough data Not enough data Shared Calendar Calendar Collaboration Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Availability Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Booking Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Accessibility Screen Reader Compatibility Not enough data Not enough data Keyboard Shortcuts Not enough data Not enough data Integration Sync Multiple Calendars Not enough data Not enough data Import Events Not enough data Not enough data Software Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Website Integration Not enough data Not enough data Notifications Customized Calendar Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Location-Based Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text-to-Image Not enough data Not enough data AI Text-to-Speech Not enough data Not enough data AI Image-to-Text Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Calendar Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Calendar/Reminder System Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Address Book Not enough data Not enough data Class Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Email Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data SMS Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Facility Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Room Booking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Sync Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Color Codes/Icons Not enough data Not enough data Event Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Business Scheduling[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Integrations MS Teams Integration Not enough data Not enough data Email Integration Not enough data Not enough data Zoom Integration Not enough data Not enough data Google Meet Integration Not enough data Not enough data Salesforce Integration Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Branding & Customizatio Custom Booking Page Not enough data Not enough data Personalized Links Not enough data Not enough data Personalized Web Embed Not enough data Not enough data Online Booking Not enough data Not enough data Room Booking Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Rules & Configurations Set Working Hours Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Updates Not enough data Not enough data Buffer Times Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Business Scheduling Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Shift Swapping Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Real-time Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Personalization and Recommendation Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Resource Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Availability Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Absence Management Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Class Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Employee Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Facility Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Booking Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Group Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Time Zone Tracking Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Sync Not enough data Not enough data Studio Management[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Business Management Staff Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Not enough data Not enough data Analytics and Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Billing and Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Booking Management Not enough data Not enough data Class Management Not enough data Not enough data Costume Management Not enough data Not enough data Client Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Recurring/Subscription Billing Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Membership Management Not enough data Not enough data Registration Management Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Class Management Self-Service Portals Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Communications Not enough data Not enough data Recitals and Events Not enough data Not enough data Facility Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Client Manangement Personalization Not enough data Not enough data Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Student Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Integrations Marketing Platforms Not enough data Not enough data Point of Sale (POS) Systems Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Online Registration Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data For Dance Studios Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Online Payments Not enough data Not enough data Credit Card Processing Not enough data Not enough data Point of Sale (POS) Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data SMS Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Automation Not enough data Not enough data Rewards Program Not enough data Not enough data For Yoga/Pilates Studios Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Website Integration Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Online Booking Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Acuity Scheduling](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d06214a78a4c42bbd28cfa5c5d8b7b38/acuity-scheduling.png "Acuity Scheduling")](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) Acuity Scheduling Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 90.8% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 7.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 2.3% [![SimplyBook.me](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1546514351/simplybook-me.svg "SimplyBook.me")](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews) SimplyBook.me Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 82.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 11.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 6.3% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 90.8% 82.1% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7.0% 11.6% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 2.3% 6.3% Reviewers' Industry [![Acuity Scheduling](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d06214a78a4c42bbd28cfa5c5d8b7b38/acuity-scheduling.png "Acuity Scheduling")](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) Acuity Scheduling Health, Wellness and Fitness 14.8% Marketing and Advertising 8.5% Professional Training & Coaching 5.8% Cosmetics 5.5% Photography 4.5% Other 60.8% [![SimplyBook.me](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1546514351/simplybook-me.svg "SimplyBook.me")](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews) SimplyBook.me Health, Wellness and Fitness 15.5% Education Management 6.4% Sports 5.5% Higher Education 5.5% Information Technology and Services 5.5% Other 61.8% FAQs ## Acuity Scheduling vs SimplyBook.me FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between SimplyBook.me vs Acuity Scheduling? Acuity Scheduling stands out from SimplyBook.me with higher reviewer ratings and stronger scores for support and setup, while SimplyBook.me is noted for its customizability and AI features. | [SimplyBook.me](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews) | [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.4/5 (110 reviews) | 4.6/5 (410 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 7.7 | 8.8 | | 8.7 | 9.2 | | Customizability | Ease of Use | ### How do the pricing models of SimplyBook.me and Acuity Scheduling compare? Acuity Scheduling is rated as the stronger value, with higher reviewer satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions. - **SimplyBook.me:** Reviewers highlight a good price-to-feature ratio and mention affordable options for small businesses. - **Acuity Scheduling:** Reviewers note that Acuity Scheduling is included with Squarespace subscriptions and is considered reasonably priced for the benefits provided. - **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers have switched from Acuity Scheduling to alternatives due to perceived high costs for additional features and limitations in the free tier. ### What are the best alternatives to SimplyBook.me and Acuity Scheduling? The top three alternatives to SimplyBook.me and Acuity Scheduling are Vagaro, Calendly Sales, and YouCanBookMe. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SimplyBook.me](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews) | 4.4/5 (110 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable for small businesses | Customizability | | [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) | 4.6/5 (410 reviews) | Small-Business | Included with Squarespace, considered reasonably priced | Ease of Use | | [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (394 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | | [Calendly Sales](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews) | 4.7/5 (2647 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | | [YouCanBookMe](https://www.g2.com/products/youcanbookme/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1934 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | ### Which Online Appointment Scheduling features should I prioritize when comparing SimplyBook.me and Acuity Scheduling? Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Customizability, Integrations, Email capabilities, and Quality of Support when comparing SimplyBook.me and Acuity Scheduling. - **Ease of Use:** SimplyBook.me 8.3, Acuity Scheduling 9.1 - **Customizability:** SimplyBook.me is frequently cited for customizability (1 all-time mention); Acuity Scheduling has 2 all-time mentions for limited customization. - **Integrations:** SimplyBook.me integrates with Facebook (6 all-time mentions); Acuity Scheduling integrates with Squarespace (17 all-time mentions). - **Email:** Both products are frequently mentioned for email features, with Acuity Scheduling receiving more recent praise for automated reminders and confirmations. - **Quality of Support:** SimplyBook.me 8.7, Acuity Scheduling 9.2 ### What are the pros and cons of SimplyBook.me vs Acuity Scheduling? Acuity Scheduling's headline strength is ease of use, while SimplyBook.me is most noted for customizability. - **SimplyBook.me strengths:** Customizability (1 all-time mention), easy setup (2 all-time mentions), user-friendly (2 all-time mentions), automation, and Google integration. - **SimplyBook.me trade-offs:** Complex setup (1 all-time mention), learning curve, and some setup difficulties. - **Acuity Scheduling strengths:** Ease of use (4 all-time mentions), user-friendly (3 all-time mentions), strong scheduling and appointment management, and calendar integration. - **Acuity Scheduling trade-offs:** Limited features (3 all-time mentions), complexity (2 all-time mentions), integration issues (2 all-time mentions), and limited customization (2 all-time mentions). ### Is SimplyBook.me or Acuity Scheduling better for small businesses? Both SimplyBook.me and Acuity Scheduling are primarily used by small businesses, but Acuity Scheduling receives higher satisfaction scores from small-business reviewers. - **SimplyBook.me:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight affordability and ease of setup for small teams. - **Acuity Scheduling:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its ease of use and integration with Squarespace for small business needs. ### Which Online Appointment Scheduling platform has better integrations? Acuity Scheduling is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader third-party tool support. - **SimplyBook.me:** Integrates with Facebook (6 all-time mentions) and WordPress (1 recent mention). - **Acuity Scheduling:** Integrates with Squarespace (17 all-time mentions), with reviewers also noting Google Calendar and PayPal integration in recent reviews. ### How do SimplyBook.me and Acuity Scheduling compare on customer support? Acuity Scheduling and SimplyBook.me are near parity on Quality of Support, with Acuity Scheduling scoring 9.2 and SimplyBook.me at 8.7, a difference below the materiality threshold. - **SimplyBook.me:** Reviewers frequently mention helpful and responsive support, with several citing positive experiences with live chat and onboarding assistance. - **Acuity Scheduling:** Reviewers describe support as professional and responsive, with many noting improvements in the online help section and satisfaction with onboarding and troubleshooting. ### Which is easier to implement, SimplyBook.me or Acuity Scheduling? Acuity Scheduling leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 8.8 versus SimplyBook.me's 7.7, a difference above the materiality threshold. - **SimplyBook.me:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note a learning curve for advanced features and customizations. - **Acuity Scheduling:** Reviewers consistently highlight intuitive setup, easy onboarding, and a user-friendly configuration process. ### Which product has better Email? Acuity Scheduling is more frequently praised for its Email capabilities, especially for automated reminders and confirmations. - **SimplyBook.me:** Reviewers mention customizable email notifications and integration with SMTP email, with positive sentiment for automating client communications. - **Acuity Scheduling:** Reviewers frequently cite automated email reminders, confirmations, and follow-ups as key strengths, with multiple recent reviews highlighting the effectiveness of its email features. Alternatives **Acuity Scheduling Alternatives** ![Vagaro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6a45fd213ae241046ee1b5d22515d7ec/vagaro.png "Vagaro") [ Vagaro ](/products/vagaro/reviews) ![Calendly](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/be6e81ecd5d3b878fb37bad92c4e7ee9/calendly.svg "Calendly") [ Calendly Sales ](/products/calendly/reviews) ![Doodle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5d252a3f0c2e145b80f24e87b2ac0f6b/doodle.svg "Doodle") [ Doodle ](/products/doodle/reviews) ![YouCanBookMe](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1b9a3be639f6045ddafcdfd219e9b7b1/youcanbookme.svg "YouCanBookMe") [ YouCanBookMe ](/products/youcanbookme/reviews) **SimplyBook.me Alternatives** ![Calendly](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/be6e81ecd5d3b878fb37bad92c4e7ee9/calendly.svg "Calendly") [ Calendly Sales ](/products/calendly/reviews) ![YouCanBookMe](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1b9a3be639f6045ddafcdfd219e9b7b1/youcanbookme.svg "YouCanBookMe") [ YouCanBookMe ](/products/youcanbookme/reviews) ![Doodle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5d252a3f0c2e145b80f24e87b2ac0f6b/doodle.svg "Doodle") [ Doodle ](/products/doodle/reviews) ![Setmore](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/354bd64c2942e028831895917b854bb5/setmore.svg "Setmore") [ Setmore ](/products/setmore/reviews) ## Acuity Scheduling vs SimplyBook.me When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Acuity Scheduling easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Acuity Scheduling overall. - Reviewers felt that Acuity Scheduling meets the needs of their business better than SimplyBook.me. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Acuity Scheduling is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Acuity Scheduling over SimplyBook.me.