Acuity Scheduling or Schedl: compare depth with a narrower booking tool.
Acuity offers a broad scheduling feature set and Squarespace integration. Schedl offers a narrower service-booking setup with industry-specific examples and owner approval.
Short answer
Acuity is the broader choice for packages, forms, and Squarespace integration. Schedl is narrower and centers owner approval, service appointments, and a branded client page.
Choose by the work the product needs to support.
Both products may be a good choice. Compare your booking model, payment needs, client acquisition, and daily operations.
Feature comparison: Schedl vs Acuity Scheduling
Green check means it works well. Amber dashed circle means it works but is limited or behind a higher plan. Slash means the product is not designed for this.
- If you already have a Squarespace site, Acuity slots right in.
- If your business sells packages or memberships through booking, Acuity has years of features for that.
- Custom intake forms with conditional questions. Acuity is more flexible there.
- It's been around since 2006. That's real product depth.
- Hair, barber, massage, tattoo, and auto workspaces receive industry-specific setup examples and labels.
- Owner approval is part of the booking-request flow.
- Your booking page looks like your business — your colors, your team, your menu.
- Published plans use team limits rather than a separate price for every professional.
- Industry-specific examples and labels guide the first setup.
Questions before you switch.
Will I lose my Squarespace integration?+
Schedl isn't built into Squarespace, but your Schedl booking link works on a Squarespace site as a button or embed. You keep your site, you change the engine behind the booking.
What about my Acuity client list?+
Export your Acuity contacts as CSV, then use Schedl's client importer to map and preview name, phone, email, and notes. Appointments and historical records are not imported, so preserve those separately before closing the old account.
Does Schedl do packages and memberships like Acuity?+
Schedl does not take booking payments or sell packages. If deposits, recurring billing, or packages are central to your workflow, Acuity is the safer pick.
What does Schedl cost vs Acuity?+
Schedl: free for one professional, $19/month for up to five, and $49/month for unlimited professionals. Appointment payments stay separate and multi-location is not included. Check Acuity's official site for its current pricing.
Reviewed August 15, 2026 against public product information. Features and pricing change. Check the official Acuity Scheduling site before deciding. This comparison is intended to clarify the products' scope, not to undersell either one.