Acuity Scheduling vs Setmore

Acuity is a business-grade scheduling powerhouse built to scale with solo professionals and larger multi-location operations alike. It offers fully branded booking pages, embedded or standalone, with flexible appointment types, buffer and availability controls, time-zone detection, and the ability for clients to self-schedule, reschedule, or cancel—all automatically synced across platforms.

Its client-management tools include intake forms, profiles, automated email/SMS confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and intake policies. Financial tools are robust, allowing for online or in-person payments (via Stripe, PayPal, Square), deposits, tipping, packages, subscriptions, gift certificates, and invoices—streamlining both bookings and billing.

Setmore is a powerful appointment scheduling solution tailored to businesses and teams. It enables instant email confirmations, SMS reminders, and automated booking alerts for both staff and clients, effectively reducing no-shows and administrative overhead. 

The platform supports up to 4 staff calendars under its free plan, while Pro upgrades unlock advanced features like Zoom integration, two-way calendar syncing, and SMS notifications. 

Custom booking pages are provided, and customers can manage appointment time, display services, and pay through integrated gateways like Square and PayPal.