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Comparison

Acuity Scheduling vs Setmore

On the evidence we track, Setmore leads this comparison with a composite score of 66/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Acuity Scheduling full profile →Setmore full profile →
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Acuity Scheduling61
★Setmore66
Score
vioscaleAI score
Acuity Scheduling61 / 100high · 75%
Setmore66 / 100high · 75%
Pricing
Free tier
Acuity Scheduling✗
Setmore✓
Model
Acuity Schedulingcommercial
Setmorefreemium
Price level
Acuity Schedulingmid
Setmorelow
Starting price
Acuity Scheduling$16
Setmore$12
Transparent
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Integrations
Count
Acuity Scheduling500
Setmore12
Security
Gdpr
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Hipaa
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Acuity Scheduling6 items
Setmore7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for appointment booking. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
Acuity SchedulingSaas cloud POS
SetmoreSaas cloud POS
Upfront deposit payment collection stripe paypal
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Staff roster and multi location routing
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Group class and capacity management
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
SMS text message reminders and confirmations
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Recurring subscriptions and membership packages
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Physical POS hardware terminal sync
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore-
Instagram google reserve with google sync
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
HIPAA compliance medical routing
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Two way calendar sync google outlook
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
SOC2 type ii
Acuity Scheduling-
Setmore-
ISO 27001
Acuity Scheduling-
Setmore-
Pricing model
Acuity SchedulingFlat subscription
SetmoreFlat subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Acuity Scheduling

A SaaS platform that helps businesses manage appointments, accept payments, and automate client interactions through self-service booking pages, calendar syncing, and integrated reminders.

Independently observed

Setmore

Leader

A cloud-based scheduling system that enables businesses to accept online bookings, automate reminders, manage staff, and collect payments—all in one integrated platform.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Acuity Scheduling

from $16/moSubscription7-day trial

From $16/month (annual) or $20/month (monthly), plus a 7-day free trial with no credit card required

  • Starter$16/month (annual billing) or $20/month (monthly billing)
    • 1 calendar
    • Payments via Stripe, Square, PayPal, Venmo
    • Email reminders
    • Custom client forms
    • Automatic time zone conversion
  • Standard$27/month (annual billing) or $34/month (monthly billing)
    • Up to 6 calendars
    • Text reminders
    • Appointment waitlist
    • Sell memberships and packages
    • Sell gift certificates
    • +2 more
  • Premium$49/month (annual billing) or $61/month (monthly billing)
    • Up to 36 calendars
    • AI Booking Assistant
    • AI chat bot for clients
    • HIPAA compliance (with BAA)
    • Hide Acuity logo on scheduling page
    • +2 more
as of verify ↗

Setmore

Leader
from $12/user/moSubscriptionFree tier30-day trial

Free tier available. Pro from $12 per user/month, charged per staff member.

  • FreeFree
    • Booking Page Customization
    • Custom URL and booking links
    • Group classes
    • Video appointments
    • Mobile and desktop apps
    • +8 more
  • Pro$12 per staff user per month; annual billing available
    • All Free features
    • 24/7 human support
    • Unlimited appointments
    • Accept online and in-person payments
    • Remove Setmore branding from booking page and apps
    • +10 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
iOS
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Android
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Acuity Scheduling✓
Setmore✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (13)
  • MailChimp
  • QuickBooks
  • Zoom
  • Stripe
  • Square
  • Paypal
  • Google Calendar
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Instagram
  • Google Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier
  • Facebook

Acuity Scheduling

41 total - 28 not shared
  • Squarespace Email Campaigns
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Simplero
  • Constant Contact
  • Drip
  • ConvertKit
  • AWeber
  • FreshBooks
  • Google Hangouts Meet
  • GoToMeeting
  • JoinMe
  • ReferralCandy
  • ReviewRail
  • Zoho CRM
  • Wufoo
  • Daylite
  • ClassPass
  • iCloud
  • Facebook Business
  • Squarespace
  • Zoho Flow
  • Google Contacts
  • Infusionsoft
  • Google Sheets
  • +4 more
Independently observed

Setmore

Leader
28 total - 15 not shared
  • LawPay
  • HubSpot
  • Wix
  • Weebly
  • WordPress
  • FullStory
  • Mixpanel
  • Outlook
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Business Profile
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Make
  • Google Business
  • Google Reviews
  • Setmore API
Independently observed
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