Acuity Scheduling Alternative

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.

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Branded 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.

Feature / Pricing
Booqara
Acuity
Branded booking page on your domain
Yes
Partial
Staff mobile app (iOS & Android)
Yes — free
No
Multi-staff role permissions
Yes
Yes
Service catalog with prices & durations
Yes
Yes
Custom domain linking
Yes — all plans
Yes — paid only
Automatic 24-hr reminders
Yes
Yes
No booking commissions
Yes
Yes
Plans start at
$19/mo (launch offer, was $29)
$20/mo (1 staff only)
Team plan (up to 5 staff)
$39/mo (launch offer, was $59)
$61/mo
Free trial
90 days, no CC
7 days

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.

Starter

$29Launch offer

$19/mo

Perfect for solo owners

One person. Everything you need.

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Growth

$59Launch offer

$39/mo

Most Popular

Your team. Your brand. Full control.

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Pro

$99Launch offer

$69/mo

For established businesses

High-volume. Fully equipped.

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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

Try the Acuity alternative built for service businesses.

90 days free. No credit card. Your booking page live in under 10 minutes.

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