Calendly vs Acuity: which scheduling app fits you?

Calendly and Acuity are both popular, well-reviewed scheduling apps, and they suit different people. Tap what sounds like you and the picker shows which fits best. We also include a third option, BookingSolved, which our studio makes, so you can see it next to both.

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Calendly vs Acuity vs BookingSolved at a glance

	Calendly	Acuity	BookingSolved
Core idea	They pick a slot from your scheduling link	Client self-booking, payments, intake forms and reminders for service businesses	They message you as usual; you turn it into a booking
Account, ads, privacy	Yes	See its listing	No account; messages and screenshots processed on your device
Price to start	Free plan, paid tiers	Free download, paid plans	Free download, subscription
App Store ratings	4.8 from about 56,000 ratings	4.8 from about 30,000 ratings	Newer, fewer ratings so far

Facts from each app's App Store listing, November 2026. BookingSolved is made by Honest Little Apps, the studio behind this page.

Who each one is for

Choose Calendly if…Your clients are comfortable with links, and it's an established, very well-reviewed tool.

Choose Acuity if…You run a service business that needs payments and forms at booking, and it's built by Squarespace.

Or try BookingSolved if…Your clients text to book, and you want those messages turned into calendar bookings fast.

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BookingSolved: Client Booking

BookingSolved turns appointment requests from your clients into Apple Calendar bookings, suggests open times and drafts the reply. Messages and screenshots are processed on your device, with no account.

Free on the App Store

Questions

Which is better, Calendly or Acuity?

Calendly is a favourite for meeting links. Acuity, from Squarespace, adds payments and intake forms for service businesses. Pick by whether you book meetings or appointments.

Is BookingSolved free?

BookingSolved is free to download. Price to start: Free download, subscription.

Where did these comparison facts come from?

From each app's App Store listing in November 2026. Features and prices change, so check the listing before you decide.

Updated November 12, 2026.

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