Calendly vs Acuity Scheduling Pricing (2026)
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Calendly vs Acuity Scheduling

Scheduling & Appointments pricing comparison · 2026

Calendly has a free plan, then $24–$32/user/mo, while Acuity Scheduling costs $20–$69/mo. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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Calendly
Calendly pricing starts at $0 for the Free plan, which covers one user with basic scheduli
verified 3d ago
$300 $9.6K
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Acuity Scheduling
Acuity Scheduling costs $20–$69/month, with three flat-rate plans: Starter at $20/month, S
verified 18d ago
$300 $9.6K
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Annual license estimate
Calendly costs $600 less than Acuity · 25 seats where applicable
Cheapest $9.6K
Spread 6%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Teams Plus
$9.6K/yr
year 1 license · $32/seat
Standard
$10K/yr
year 1 license · $34/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$300/yr
Vendr · n=25
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 32 sourced facts
28 hidden-cost · 2 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3d ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 11 sourced facts
6 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 3 review platforms
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Monthly Billing Premium
    1 source
  • Enterprise $15,000/Year Minimum
    Enterprise starts at $15k/yr, versus $8,928/year for 31 Teams Plus seats billed annually
    1 source
  • Per-Seat Scaling Costs
    $18/month billed annually (Standard Plus) up to $32/month billed monthly (Teams Plus) per additional user
    1 source
  • Per-User Seat Cost for Team Management
    $18/month billed annually (Standard Plus) up to $32/month billed monthly (Teams Plus) per user
    2 sources
  • Auto-Renewal Without Reminder Notices
    $18/month billed annually (Standard Plus) up to $32/month billed monthly (Teams Plus) per user
    3 sources
5 documented
  • Applicable Taxes
    1 source
  • Payment Processor Fees
    2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
    1 source
  • SMS Reminders
    1 source
  • HIPAA Compliance
    1 source
  • Video Conferencing
    $14.16 per user per month (billed annually)
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Calendly
Acuity
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
Must log in with the registered email address to cancel; no alternative verification path if that email is inaccessible
If an annual subscription is canceled within the first 14 days of purchase, a full refund is issued; after this 14-day period, the subscription will run until the end of the current billing cycle without a refund.
Commitment
Annual (for discounted annual pricing on Standard and Teams plans)
No fixed contract term; subscriptions continue until canceled.
Price escalation
No published escalation schedule; Vendr buyers average 15% off list across 167 deals, suggesting list prices carry negotiation headroom
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Can downgrade
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
2.2out of 5 (25)
Best for
Individuals needing basic scheduling
Watch out
AI chatbot support with no option to reach a human agent by phone
TrustRadius
8.3out of 5 (132)
Trustpilot
3.5out of 5 (557)
G2
4.7out of 5 (409)
Best for
Solo practitioners and individuals just getting started
Watch out
Steep Learning Curve/Confusing Interface
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Scheduling & Appointments

Calendly

Free plan; paid $24–$32
/user/mo
3 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
Scheduling & Appointments

Acuity Scheduling

$20–$69
/mo
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Calendly uses pricing while Acuity Scheduling uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Calendly

Free plan; paid $24–$32/user/mo
See full Calendly pricing →
vs

Acuity Scheduling

$20–$69/mo
See full Acuity Scheduling pricing →

Calendly and Acuity Scheduling both operate in the scheduling & appointments category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Calendly Acuity Scheduling
Free Free /month $20 /month
Standard Plus $24 /seat/month $34 /month
Teams Plus $32 /seat/month $69 /month

What Users Say

Calendly

Trustpilot
2.2out of 5 (25)
Top complaints
  • AI chatbot support with no option to reach a human agent by phone
  • Continued billing after pausing or attempting to cancel subscription
  • Inaccessible cancellation when registered email is deactivated

Acuity Scheduling

G2
4.7out of 5 (409)
Trustpilot
3.5out of 5 (557)
TrustRadius
8.3out of 10 (132)
Top complaints
  • Steep Learning Curve/Confusing Interface
  • Customer Support Issues
  • Technical Glitches and Instability

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Calendly 14 hidden costs

medium
Monthly Billing Premium
high
Enterprise $15,000/Year Minimum Enterprise starts at $15k/yr, versus $8,928/year for 31 Teams Plus seats billed annually
medium
Per-Seat Scaling Costs $18/month billed annually (Standard Plus) up to $32/month billed monthly (Teams Plus) per additional user
medium
Per-User Seat Cost for Team Management $18/month billed annually (Standard Plus) up to $32/month billed monthly (Teams Plus) per user
high
Auto-Renewal Without Reminder Notices $18/month billed annually (Standard Plus) up to $32/month billed monthly (Teams Plus) per user
See all Calendly hidden costs →

Acuity Scheduling 6 hidden costs

low
Applicable Taxes
medium
Payment Processor Fees 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
medium
SMS Reminders
high
HIPAA Compliance
medium
Video Conferencing $14.16 per user per month (billed annually)
See all Acuity Scheduling hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Calendly Acuity Scheduling
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation Must log in with the registered email address to cancel; no alternative verification path if that email is inaccessible If an annual subscription is canceled within the first 14 days of purchase, a full refund is issued; after this 14-day period, the subscription will run until the end of the current billing cycle without a refund.
Minimum commitment Annual (for discounted annual pricing on Standard and Teams plans) No fixed contract term; subscriptions continue until canceled.
Price escalation No published escalation schedule; Vendr buyers average 15% off list across 167 deals, suggesting list prices carry negotiation headroom —

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