Key takeaways
- Acuity's plans were $16, $27, and $49/mo billed yearly as of October 2026, with 1, up to 6, and up to 36 staff calendars.
- Meep Core is $39/mo billed yearly ($49 monthly) with unlimited team members.
- Both handle online booking; the difference is how much of the rest of the business you want in the same app.
Meep vs. Acuity Scheduling: overview
Acuity is well-built scheduling software, owned by Squarespace, and great at letting clients self-book. It also handles intake forms, invoices, and payments. Its tiers set how many staff calendars you get, and as of October 2026 its pricing page didn't list a business phone line or route optimization. Here's how the two compare.
What Acuity's pricing page and feature pages listed as of October 2026.
| Feature | Acuity Scheduling | Meep |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Appointment scheduling and self-booking | Booking, invoicing, CRM, calls and texts, and field work in one app |
| Online booking | Yes, the core product | Yes, included in Core |
| Staff calendars | 1 on Starter, up to 6 on Standard, up to 36 on Premium | Unlimited team members at every paid tier |
| Lead pipeline (CRM) | Client list and history; sales pipeline not listed as of October 2026 | Customer records with pipeline, tags, and history in Core |
| Quotes and invoicing | Invoices, deposits, and payments; quotes not listed as of October 2026 | Quotes, invoices, e-sign, and payments in Core |
| Texting and calling | SMS reminders on Standard and up; two-way texting line not listed as of October 2026 | Business number for calls and texts, with a monthly usage allowance |
| Route optimization | Not listed on its pricing page as of October 2026 | Yes, in Core |
| Website | Booking page that embeds in your existing site; website builder not listed on its plans | Custom site with custom domain in Core |
| Pricing model | Tiered by calendar count and features | Flat per tier, unlimited team |
| Entry price | Starter $20/mo monthly ($16 yearly), 1 calendar | Core $49/mo monthly ($39 yearly) |
| Free trial | 7 days, no credit card needed | 30-day free trial |
Last checked October 2026. Sources: Acuity pricing, Acuity invoicing, Acuity client management.
Pricing comparison
Meep pricing
| Core · $39 | /mo billed yearly ($49 monthly) · booking, invoicing, calls and texts, website, unlimited team |
|---|---|
| Growth · $79 | /mo billed yearly ($99 monthly) · adds ad landing pages, A/B testing, and Google review automation |
Acuity Scheduling pricing
| $20/mo | Acuity Starter, monthly ($16 yearly), 1 calendar Source |
|---|---|
| $34/mo | Acuity Standard, monthly ($27 yearly), up to 6 calendars Source |
| $61/mo | Acuity Premium, monthly ($49 yearly), up to 36 calendars Source |
Acuity's tiers are set by calendar count and features. As of October 2026, its pricing page didn't list a sales pipeline, a two-way texting line, or route optimization on any tier.
Acuity is excellent scheduling software, and its entry tier costs less than Meep Core. The comparison comes down to scope: Meep Core adds a pipeline, quotes, a business phone, routing, and a website, with unlimited team members.
Feature comparison
Your tier sets your staff calendars
As of October 2026, Acuity's pricing page listed 1 calendar on Starter, up to 6 on Standard, and up to 36 on Premium. Meep gives every paid tier unlimited team members.
Pipeline and quotes
Acuity stores clients and appointment history, and its invoicing page covers invoices, deposits, and payment reminders. As of October 2026 its public pages didn't list a lead pipeline or quotes. Meep Core tracks a lead from first inquiry to paid invoice.
Phone line and routing
Acuity's SMS reminders come on Standard and up. As of October 2026 its pricing page didn't list two-way calling or texting from a business number, route optimization, or crew dispatch. Meep Core includes them.
What you get on Meep
Acuity does booking well. Meep Core puts the booking, the pipeline, the phone, and the invoice in one app.
- Every staff member, no calendar cap. Add your whole team without changing tiers to unlock more calendars. Unlimited team members at every Meep paid tier.
- A pipeline for new leads. Track leads from first inquiry to closed job with a pipeline, tags, and notes.
- Quote, invoice, and get paid. Send a quote, turn it into an invoice, take the payment, and track what's owed, all tied to the customer record.
- Text customers from a business number. Core includes a business number for calls and texts, with a monthly usage allowance and reminders included.
- Routes, dispatch, and a website. Optimized routes, crew scheduling, and a custom site on your own domain.
Which is right for your business?
When to choose Acuity Scheduling
- Your business is appointment-driven and you mainly need clients to self-book.
- You want deep scheduling controls: appointment types, intake forms, packages, and gift certificates.
- You already run your website on Squarespace and want booking that pairs with it.
- You're solo and want the lowest entry price; Acuity Starter was $16/mo billed yearly as of October 2026.
When to choose Meep
- You want leads, quotes, invoices, and payments tied to one customer record.
- You want a business number for calls and texts, with a monthly usage allowance, in the same app as your calendar.
- You do field work and want route optimization and crew scheduling.
- You have a growing team and want unlimited team members on one plan.
FAQs
What does Acuity do better? +
Deep scheduling control. Acuity's appointment types, intake forms, packages and gift certificates, and calendar customization are mature and flexible. If your business is purely appointment-driven, it's a strong scheduler.
Acuity is owned by Squarespace, does that matter? +
It mostly means Acuity pairs neatly with a Squarespace website, and its booking page also embeds in other sites. If you want booking, a website on your own domain, invoicing, and a CRM in one place, Meep Core includes all of it.
Does Meep handle appointment scheduling? +
Yes. Meep does service menus, per-staff availability, online self-booking, deposits, and reminders, with unlimited team members on every paid tier.
Can I move my data to Meep? +
Yes. Export your clients from Acuity and import your client list into Meep as a CSV when you switch.
Acuity Scheduling and its product names are trademarks of their respective owner. Meep is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Acuity Scheduling. Details about Acuity Scheduling come from its public website as of October 2026 and may have changed since; check its site for current plans and pricing. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@usemeep.com and we'll fix it.