The Acuity alternative built for service businesses.
Acuity works. But if you run a salon, barbershop, or clinic and want a booking page that actually looks like your business — with a staff app included and real team management built in — Booqara was made for you.
No credit card · No setup fee · Setup in under 10 minutes
Why People Switch
Common reasons service businesses move from Acuity
Teams usually switch when they want a more branded customer experience, simpler staff operations, and predictable pricing as they grow.
Acuity feels generic for client-facing booking
Acuity's booking pages are functional but feel like a scheduling tool, not your business. Booqara gives you a fully branded page on your own domain with your logo and colors.
Staff management requires workarounds
Acuity supports multiple staff but managing roles, schedules, and leave requires more configuration than it should. Booqara builds staff management in from day one.
Pricing gets expensive for growing teams
Acuity's team plans ($23–$61/mo) add up quickly and some features are locked behind higher tiers. Booqara covers up to 5 staff for just $39/mo with the launch offer (regularly $59) — everything included.
No dedicated mobile app for staff
Acuity doesn't have a native mobile app for staff to manage their own schedule. Booqara includes a free iOS and Android app for every staff member on your account.
Why Booqara
Everything Acuity does — built for service businesses specifically
Booqara covers the same core scheduling features as Acuity but adds a branded client-facing portal on your domain, a free staff mobile app, and team management designed for salons and shops — not generic solopreneurs.
Start Your Free TrialBranded booking page on your domain
Clients land on your page with your name — not a third-party tool
Free iOS + Android staff app
Every staff member manages their schedule from their phone at no extra cost
Role-based staff access
Owner, manager, and staff roles built in — no configuration required
90-day free trial, no credit card
13× longer than Acuity's 7-day trial, with no payment details required
Starts at $19/month (launch offer)
Regularly $29 — solo plan covers everything a single-owner business needs
Side by Side
Booqara vs Acuity Scheduling
A direct comparison on pricing, features, and what's included out of the box.
Pricing as of April 2026. Verify current Acuity pricing at acuityscheduling.com.
Booqara Pricing
Simple, flat pricing — no surprises
One flat monthly fee. No commissions. Everything included on each plan.
Growth
$39/mo
Most Popular
Your team. Your brand. Full control.
Start Free Trial“Setup took me 20 minutes. My booking link is in my Instagram bio and I get new clients every week I've never spoken to before.”
Priya S.
Esthetician · Chicago, IL
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