Calendly vs Squarespace Scheduling
Squarespace Scheduling is Acuity Scheduling: the same product, now under the Acuity name. It suits client appointments with intake forms and packages, and has no free plan. Calendly suits meeting links and teams, and has one. CalendarPA is a third option with a free plan that takes payment. The facts below are dated.
Side by side
| Feature | Calendly | Squarespace Scheduling (Acuity) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, one event type | No, a free 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 and PayPal, every plan |
| Intake forms | Routing forms on Teams and up | Every plan |
| Packages | Standard and up | Standard and up |
Which fits
- Pick Squarespace Scheduling if you already run your site on Squarespace and book clients.
- Pick Calendly if you need a free plan or team meeting links.
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
Is Squarespace Scheduling the same as Acuity?
Yes. Squarespace bought Acuity in 2019, and Squarespace Scheduling is now unified under the Acuity name.
Which is cheaper?
Calendly, which has a free plan. Squarespace Scheduling starts at a paid plan after a trial.
Which takes payments?
Both: Calendly on Standard and up, Squarespace Scheduling on every plan.
Which is better for client appointments?
Squarespace Scheduling, with intake forms on every plan. Calendly is stronger for team meetings.
How do I switch to CalendarPA?
Connect your calendars, then create your booking types. CalendarPA can import from Acuity and from Calendly.
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