Calendly vs Acuity Scheduling
Calendly is built around meeting links and teams. Acuity Scheduling is built around client appointments, with intake forms, packages and class bookings, and has no free plan. If you need paid client bookings and a free plan, CalendarPA is a third option. The table below was checked against each vendor’s own pages on the date shown.
Side by side
| Feature | Calendly | Acuity Scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, one event type | No, a 7-day trial |
| Paid plans, billed monthly | $12, $24, $20 and $32 per seat | $20, $34 and $69 |
| Payment at booking | Stripe and PayPal, Standard and up | Stripe, Square, PayPal and Venmo, every plan |
| Packages | Meeting packages, Standard and up | Packages and memberships, Standard and up |
| Intake forms | Routing forms on Teams and up | Client intake forms, every plan |
| Classes | Group events, Standard and up | Group classes, every plan |
Which fits
- Pick Calendly for internal and sales meetings across a team.
- Pick Acuity for client appointments that need forms and packages, if you are happy to pay from the start.
The third option: CalendarPA
CalendarPA has a free Starter plan with booking pages, calendar sync, payment at booking through one provider and AdaPA, an assistant that books from email and chat. Pro adds session packages, group classes and SMS reminders. See pricing.
Third-party facts on this page were checked against each company’s own pages on November 7, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Calendly or Acuity?
Calendly, because it has a free plan and its first paid plan costs less. Acuity has no free plan.
Which handles packages?
Both, on their middle plans and up: Calendly sells meeting packages and Acuity sells packages and memberships.
Which has intake forms?
Acuity, on every plan. Calendly’s routing forms start on its Teams plan.
Which is better for coaches?
Acuity fits client appointments better, but costs money from day one. A coach who wants packages and a free plan can also look at CalendarPA.
Is there an option with both a free plan and payments?
Yes. CalendarPA’s free Starter plan takes payment at booking through one provider, and Pro adds session packages.
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