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Scheduling & Booking

Acuity Scheduling vs Doodle

Which scheduling & booking tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Acuity Scheduling

4.75,600 reviews

Service-based businesses and solo-to-small teams (e.g., coaches, therapists, salons, fitness, consultants) that need client self-booking, automated reminders, and payment collection.

Starting at From $20/month
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Doodle

4.42,100 reviews

Teams and individuals who need fast, low-friction scheduling (especially group availability polling) for internal meetings, client calls, interviews, and recurring coordination across time zones.

Starting at Free–$14.95/user/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureAcuity SchedulingDoodle
PricingFrom $20/monthFree–$14.95/user/month
G2 Rating4.7 (5,600 reviews)4.4 (2,100 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.84.6
Best ForService-based businesses and solo-to-small teams (e.g., coaches, therapists, salons, fitness, consultants) that need client self-booking, automated reminders, and payment collection.Teams and individuals who need fast, low-friction scheduling (especially group availability polling) for internal meetings, client calls, interviews, and recurring coordination across time zones.

Pros & Cons

Acuity Scheduling

Pros

  • + Easy for clients to book and reschedule online
  • + Strong automation for reminders and confirmations reduces no-shows
  • + Flexible scheduling rules (buffers, availability, appointment types)
  • + Built-in payments and sales tools (deposits, packages, gift cards)

Cons

  • No permanent free plan (pricing starts on paid tiers)
  • Advanced customization and complex setups can take time to configure
  • Some integrations and multi-location/staff features require higher-tier plans

Doodle

Pros

  • + Excellent for group scheduling via polls—reduces back-and-forth emails
  • + Easy to set up and share booking links; simple participant experience
  • + Solid calendar sync and conflict avoidance with major calendar providers
  • + Useful integrations and automated notifications/reminders

Cons

  • Some advanced customization and admin controls are gated behind paid plans
  • UI/UX and feature depth can feel lighter than all-in-one scheduling suites for complex workflows
  • Occasional friction reported around integrations/sync behavior depending on calendar environment