Acuity Scheduling vs Square Appointments: which costs less?
At 1 seat, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Starter $16 a month. At 5 seats, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Standard $27 a month. At 10 seats, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Premium $55 a month. Annual billing, 100 bookings a month.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Cost at each team size, annual billing
Cheapest fitting plan of each, per month, free plans included, 100 bookings a month.
| Team size | Acuity Scheduling (per month) | Square Appointments (per month) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 seat | Starter $16 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $16 |
| 2 seats | Standard $27 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $27 |
| 3 seats | Standard $27 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $27 |
| 5 seats | Standard $27 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $27 |
| 10 seats | Premium $55 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $55 |
| 15 seats | Premium $55 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $55 |
| 20 seats | Premium $55 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $55 |
| 25 seats | Premium $55 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $55 |
| 50 seats | none fits | Free $0 | Square Appointments (only one that fits) |
Cost at each team size, monthly billing
| Team size | Acuity Scheduling (per month) | Square Appointments (per month) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 seat | Starter $20 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $20 |
| 2 seats | Standard $34 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $34 |
| 3 seats | Standard $34 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $34 |
| 5 seats | Standard $34 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $34 |
| 10 seats | Premium $69 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $69 |
| 15 seats | Premium $69 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $69 |
| 20 seats | Premium $69 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $69 |
| 25 seats | Premium $69 | Free $0 | Square Appointments by $69 |
| 50 seats | none fits | Free $0 | Square Appointments (only one that fits) |
Cheapest paid plan, annual billing
Free plans left out.
| Team size | Acuity Scheduling (per month) | Square Appointments (per month) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 seat | Starter $16 | Plus $49 | Acuity Scheduling by $33 |
| 2 seats | Standard $27 | Plus $49 | Acuity Scheduling by $22 |
| 3 seats | Standard $27 | Plus $49 | Acuity Scheduling by $22 |
| 5 seats | Standard $27 | Plus $49 | Acuity Scheduling by $22 |
| 10 seats | Premium $55 | Plus $49 | Square Appointments by $6 |
| 15 seats | Premium $55 | Plus $49 | Square Appointments by $6 |
| 20 seats | Premium $55 | Plus $49 | Square Appointments by $6 |
| 25 seats | Premium $55 | Plus $49 | Square Appointments by $6 |
| 50 seats | none fits | Plus $49 | Square Appointments (only one that fits) |
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Acuity Scheduling plans
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Price basis | Seat cap | Bookings / month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $20/mo | $16/mo | flat per account | 1 calendar | no cap stated | 1 calendar |
| Standard | $34/mo | $27/mo | flat per account | 6 calendars | no cap stated | Up to 6 calendars |
| Premium | $69/mo | $55/mo | flat per account | 36 calendars | no cap stated | Up to 36 calendars |
Square Appointments plans
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Price basis | Seat cap | Bookings / month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | not published | flat per location | no cap stated | no cap stated | Unlimited staff calendars; card processing 2.6% + 15¢ in person, 3.3% + 30¢ online |
| Plus | $49/mo | not published | flat per location | no cap stated | no cap stated | Per location; online card rate 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Premium | $149/mo | not published | flat per location | no cap stated | no cap stated | Per location; lowest card rates |
Monthly total = price × seats for per-seat plans, the flat account price for the others. A seat is a user, staff calendar, provider or location, depending on the vendor; Square Appointments is priced per location and one location is assumed. Plans are skipped when they hold fewer seats or fewer bookings a month than needed (static pages assume 100 bookings a month). Annual = per-month price billed annually; monthly price = no annual price published, so the monthly price is used. “Cheapest overall” includes $0 plans; “cheapest paid” leaves them out. Ties go to the lower list price, then plan order. Enterprise plans (Calendly, Cal.com) are not tracked. Prices are USD, before tax. Affiliate status is never used.
Frequently asked questions
Is Acuity Scheduling cheaper than Square Appointments?
At 1 seat, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Starter $16 a month. At 5 seats, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Standard $27 a month. At 10 seats, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Premium $55 a month. Annual billing, 100 bookings a month.
Is Acuity Scheduling or Square Appointments cheaper on monthly billing?
At 1 seat, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Starter $20 a month. At 5 seats, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Standard $34 a month. At 10 seats, Square Appointments is cheaper: Square Appointments Free $0 vs Acuity Scheduling Premium $69 a month. 100 bookings a month.
Do Acuity Scheduling or Square Appointments have a free plan?
Acuity Scheduling: no (7-day free trial, no credit card). Square Appointments: yes (free plan; 30-day free trial of Plus and Premium).