Comparison

Calendyfy vs Acuity Scheduling

Both take appointments online and collect payment upfront. The differences that matter are what it costs to start, how you get paid locally, and whether customers can book by simply asking.

FeatureCalendyfyAcuity Scheduling
Free planFree forever, no card neededNo free plan, 7-day trial
Entry paid price₦5,000/mo or $4.99-$11.99/mo by region$16/mo billed annually, $20 monthly
Top tier₦15,000/mo or $24.99/mo$49/mo billed annually, $61 monthly
Local paymentsPaystack for Nigeria, Paddle elsewhereStripe, Square, PayPal
Bring your own processorYes on Enterprise, no per-booking cutNot offered
AI booking assistantCustomers book by voice or textNot offered
AI for the ownerRun the business by askingNot offered
Bookable spacesRooms and studios as rentable spacesRooms handled as resources
Mobile appsiOS and AndroidiOS and Android

Acuity Scheduling details were taken from their published pricing page on 20 August 2026. Their pricing and features change independently of us, so check their site for the current position before making a decision.

When Acuity Scheduling is the better fit

You need HIPAA compliance and a signed BAA

You are already inside the Squarespace ecosystem

You want a very large integration catalogue out of the box

When Calendyfy is the better fit

You want to start without paying anything

You are collecting payments in Naira through Paystack

You want customers to book by voice or plain language

You rent out a studio or space as well as taking appointments

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