Acuity Scheduling vs SimplyBook.me
Entry paid: Acuity Scheduling $20 · SimplyBook.me $13.90. Free forever: Acuity Scheduling no · SimplyBook.me yes.
At a glance
| Feature | Acuity Scheduling | SimplyBook.me |
|---|---|---|
| Entry monthly | $20 | $13.90 |
| Entry annual /mo | $16 | $11.90 |
| Entry plan | Starter | Basic |
| Seats model | Not listed | Not listed |
| Forever free | No | Yes |
| Trial | 7 | Not listed |
| Fees / notes | Not listed (payment processor fees via Stripe/Square/PayPal/Venmo) | Not listed as a SimplyBook take-rate; SMS/WhatsApp/AI credits sold separately |
| Processor | Stripe, Square, PayPal, Venmo | Varies by payment plugin |
| Category | scheduling | scheduling |
All plans
Acuity Scheduling
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $20 | $16 |
| Standard | $34 | $27 |
| Premium | $69 | $55 |
SimplyBook.me
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 |
| Basic | $13.90 | $11.90 |
| Standard | $29.90 | $24.90 |
| Premium | $59.90 | $49.90 |
Gotchas
Acuity Scheduling
- Owned by Squarespace — account/login may route through Squarespace.
- Starter limited to 1 calendar.
- PartnerStack CPA affiliate (~$50) rather than residual — confirm.
SimplyBook.me
- Quoted prices use one decimal ($11.9) on vendor page.
- Add-on marketplace can exceed base SaaS.
- Affiliate: ~25% first + 15%/24 mo (verify).
FAQ
How much is Acuity Scheduling vs SimplyBook.me?
Acuity Scheduling entry plan starts around $16/mo (best available monthly or annual-equivalent); SimplyBook.me around $11.90/mo. Seat count often dominates — use the calculator on the scheduling hub.
Does Acuity Scheduling or SimplyBook.me have a free plan?
Acuity Scheduling: no forever-free plan cited. SimplyBook.me: yes — forever-free / $0 incremental available. Trials: Acuity Scheduling 7 days · SimplyBook.me Not listed days.
Do seats or the sticker plan matter more?
For per-user tools (Calendly, Cal.com, SavvyCal, OnceHub, Doodle Team), seats multiply the bill. Flat tools (Acuity, SimplyBook, TidyCal Pro) stay flat until you hit plan limits. We show published seat billing when vendors list it.