Acuity Scheduling alternative with a free plan included

Get all the scheduling power you need without paying from day one. Koalendar gives you a generous free plan, modern design, and advanced features at a fraction of Acuity's cost.

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Koalendar vs Acuity Scheduling: A side by side comparison of free and paid plans


Unlimited bookings		No free plan
Unlimited booking pages
Connect calendars	2 calendars Google, Outlook, or iCloud
Allow booker to choose duration Set multiple duration options and let invitees pick when booking.
Allow booker to choose location Let invitees pick their preferred meeting location (in-person, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).
30+ languages supported Booking pages are automatically translated into your invitee's language (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, etc.).
Auto detect timezone and language
Most affordable annual plan	$6.99/seat/mo	$16/mo
Unlimited calendar sync	Google, Outlook, iCloud	1 calendar only
Multi-hosts scheduling Schedule meetings involving multiple team members at once — round-robin or collective.		Standard plan ($27/mo)
Remove "Powered by" branding		Premium plan ($49/mo)
Approval workflow Review and accept or reject requested appointments before they're confirmed.
Rooms & resources scheduling Reserve shared spaces or equipment alongside a meeting booking.
Set availability from your calendar Set your availability based on specifically named events in your Google or Outlook calendar.
Look busy We remove a percentage of your availability so you appear more in demand.
Let invitee select provider / resource Display a list of providers/resources and let invitees choose their preferred one before selecting a time.
Single use private links Generate one-time booking links that expire after use.
Send emails directly from your Gmail
Google Analytics & Meta Pixel tracking
Hold group sessions or classes Allow multiple attendees to book the same event.
Enable multiple bookings at once Allow invitees to book multiple dates/times at once.
Enable recurring bookings
Multiple services / appointment types Offer different services with custom duration, pricing, hosts, and resources. Invitees can book one or multiple services at once.
Accept payments
Accept file uploads in your booking form
Automate appointment reminders
Customizable notifications Fully customize emails, SMS, and calendar events sent to invitees.
Follow-up email Send automated follow-up emails after the event.
Take bookings directly on your website (embed) Seamlessly embed Koalendar booking pages directly on your website.
Webhooks / Zapier integrations Access Koalendar booking information in real-time through webhooks or connect 8000+ apps via Zapier.

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Koalendar: a more affordable Acuity Scheduling alternative

Koalendar's pricing starts at $6.99/seat/month, whereas Acuity Scheduling's starts at $16/month for a single user — and Koalendar offers a free plan.

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Why professionals choose Koalendar over Acuity Scheduling

This comparison focuses on paid-plan capabilities and advanced scheduling workflows for Acuity Scheduling.

Unlimited calendar sync

Acuity Scheduling does not include unlimited calendar sync in its standard paid offering. Koalendar includes this in its paid plan.

Multi-hosts scheduling

Acuity Scheduling does not include multi-hosts scheduling in its standard paid offering. Koalendar includes this in its paid plan.

Remove "Powered by" branding

Acuity Scheduling does not include remove "powered by" branding in its standard paid offering. Koalendar includes this in its paid plan.

Approval workflow

Acuity Scheduling does not include approval workflow in its standard paid offering. Koalendar includes this in its paid plan.

Hold group sessions or classes

Acuity Scheduling includes hold group sessions or classes on paid plans. Koalendar provides the same capability with straightforward setup and pricing.

Enable multiple bookings at once

Acuity Scheduling includes enable multiple bookings at once on paid plans. Koalendar provides the same capability with straightforward setup and pricing.

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Acuity Scheduling vs Koalendar in a nutshell

Acuity Scheduling is a feature-rich appointment booking tool popular with service-based businesses. It offers customizable booking forms, payment collection, and Zapier integrations. However, it has no free plan — you must pay from day one after a 7-day trial — and team features require more expensive plans.

Koalendar is a great Acuity Scheduling alternative because it offers a clean, modern, and intuitive interface, for free.

Your invitees get a delightful booking experience with customizable questionnaires, and you'll enjoy live customer service directly from the developer.

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: Koalendar offers a free forever plan with unlimited bookings, while Acuity has no free option. Koalendar's paid plans also start at $6.99/seat/month compared to Acuity's $16/month for just one user, and Koalendar includes booking approval workflows and multi-host scheduling that Acuity doesn't offer on its entry plan.
: No. Acuity Scheduling does not offer a free plan. After a 7-day free trial, you must choose a paid plan starting at $16/month (billed annually). Koalendar, by contrast, offers a free forever plan with no time limit.
: Acuity Scheduling's Starter plan starts at $16/month (billed annually) for a single user. The Standard plan is $27/month for up to 6 calendars, and the Premium plan is $49/month for up to 36 calendars. Koalendar starts at $6.99/seat/month with a free plan available.
: Yes, Acuity Scheduling supports recurring bookings. However, Acuity still lacks key features like booking approval workflows and multi-host scheduling on its entry plan, which are included in Koalendar's paid tier.
: Yes, Acuity includes group sessions and classes on all its paid plans. However, Acuity still lacks recurring bookings and booking approval workflows that are available in Koalendar.
: Yes. Koalendar starts with a free forever plan, and its paid tier starts at $6.99/seat/month — significantly less than Acuity's $16/month entry price for a single user. Plus, Koalendar includes more features at every level without forcing upgrades.
: Koalendar integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud, Zoom, Google Meet, Stripe, and 8,000+ apps via Zapier. It also supports Google Analytics and Meta Pixel tracking, and lets you send booking emails directly from your Gmail account.

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