Comparison
CalendlyvsAcuity Scheduling
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Calendly | Acuity Scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| AI scheduling | ✗ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buffer times | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✗ |
| Group scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Round-robin assignment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time zone detection | ✓ | ✓ |
Calendly Pricing
Free
1 event type, 1 calendar connection
Free
Standard
Unlimited event types, up to 6 calendars, payments, automations
$12.00/mo
Teams
Round-robin, team routing, CRM integrations like Salesforce, volume discounts beyond 30 seats
$20.00/mo
Enterprise
SSO/SAML, audit logs, dedicated support, custom
Custom
Acuity Scheduling Pricing
Starter
$16.00/mo
Standard
$27.00/mo
Premium
$49.00/mo
Calendly
Pros
- Eliminates back-and-forth emails for scheduling
- Seamless integration with Google Calendar, Zoom, and CRMs
- Automated reminders reduce no-shows
- Easy to use for both organizers and invitees
- Real-time sync prevents double-bookings
- Routing forms qualify leads before booking
Cons
- Free plan limited to one event type
- Advanced features locked behind paid tiers
- Limited customization on lower plans
- Occasional syncing issues with external calendars
- Rigid admin backend for complex workflows
- No support for double-booking options
Acuity Scheduling
Pros
- Easy to use with great customization
- Reliable calendar sync and automations
- Reduces no-shows with reminders and payments
Cons
- No permanent free plan
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
- Email-only support
The Verdict
Calendly takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 7/10 vs 5.4/10. It particularly excels at eliminates back-and-forth emails for scheduling. That said, Acuity Scheduling is the better pick if you need easy to use with great customization.