The Battle of the Appointment Schedulers!
As more businesses turn to cloud-based appointment scheduling software, it can be challenging to determine which option suits your needs. After a detailed comparison, we’ve gathered key facts to help you make an informed decision between three popular choices: Acuity Scheduling, Calendly, and Appointlet.
Features
All three tools support appointment-based scheduling and provide features such as:
- Calendar syncing
- Email reminders
- Integrations with popular tools
The primary differences between the three are in the features that they provide.
Acuity Scheduling provides everything from client intake forms and custom branding options to group scheduling and automated workflows. It even offers integrations with popular CRMs like Salesforce and Hubspot.
Calendly offers advanced customization options on its booking pages, including personalized URLs and the ability to add custom questions. It also integrates with communication tools like Zoom, making it ideal for businesses that hold virtual meetings.
Meanwhile, Appointlet emphasizes simplicity, providing core appointment scheduling without the bells and whistles. It also includes robust personalization options and features to ensure you don’t get double-booked.
Pricing
While all three software options offer free trials, their pricing plans vary depending on usage. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to pay for each of them:
Note that all the pricing options above are accurate as of 20th January 2022.
Ease of Use
Acuity Scheduling and Calendly took the lead in this round, since both are user-friendly, polished, intuitive, and easy to navigate. Even if you're new to these platforms, you can easily customize your appointment intake forms and scheduling workflows with little to no learning curve.
While Appointlet is still easy to use, it lacks many of the features that the other tools offer, making it feel barebones compared to the other two.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to choosing between Acuity Scheduling, Calendly, and Appointlet, it boils down to your specific needs. If you hope to integrate sophisticated workflows, custom branding, or group scheduling into your planning, Acuity Scheduling may be the way to go. Calendly and Appointlet are better for those who want more customization to their booking page, virtual meeting capabilities, or basic appointment scheduling without getting overwhelmed.
Regardless of your choice, your final decision should be informed by your business needs and the right pricing plan.