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Acuity Scheduling vs. Cal.com Free
pricing checked June 2026
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$20/mo
Squarespace-owned scheduler with intake forms, payments, and packages.
- Best for: service businesses needing intake + payments
- Model: flat
Cheaper start
$0/mo
Open-source scheduling, free for individuals
- Best for: Solo users
- Model: free
Pricing math
Cal.com Free is 100% cheaper than Acuity Scheduling on starting plans — roughly $20/mo · $240/yr per seat.
Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12
Verdict
Pick Cal.com Free if you're solo users. Pick Acuity Scheduling if you're service businesses needing intake + payments.
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Caveats
- Acuity Scheduling: Per-location pricing climbs fast for multi-staff
- Cal.com Free: Team features need a paid plan
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