Is Cal.com Free cheaper than Acuity Scheduling?

Yes. On their starting paid plans, Cal.com Free is about 100% cheaper than Acuity Scheduling — roughly $240 per seat per year.

Does Cal.com Free have a free plan?

Yes — Cal.com Free's pricing page lists a free tier (Free for 1 user). Limits apply; see source for current caps.

Does Acuity Scheduling have a free plan?

Acuity Scheduling does not advertise an ongoing free tier as of pricing checked June 2026. Pricing starts at $20/mo Emerging / $34 Growing / $61 Powerhouse.

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Cal.com Free vs. Acuity Scheduling

pricing checked June 2026

Cheaper start

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Cal.com Free

$0/mo

Open-source scheduling, free for individuals

Best for: Solo users
Model: free

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Acuity Scheduling

$20/mo

Squarespace-owned scheduler with intake forms, payments, and packages.

Best for: service businesses needing intake + payments
Model: flat

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

Cal.com Free: Team features need a paid plan
Acuity Scheduling: Per-location pricing climbs fast for multi-staff

Sources

Cal.com Free pricing ↗Acuity Scheduling pricing ↗

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Prices change often — verify on the vendor's site before switching.