Calendon

Alternative

Acuity Scheduling alternative

More features out of the box, but starts at $16/month with no free plan.

Try Calendon free No credit card needed. Free plan included.

Pricing at a glance

Calendon

Free plan included

Pro: $5/month ($48/year)

  • 3 services on Free, unlimited on Pro
  • Google Calendar sync included free
  • Stripe payments on Pro, 0% commission

Acuity Scheduling

No free plan

Starter: from $16/month

Standard ($27/month) and Premium ($49/month) tiers also available, billed annually.

Feature comparison

Feature Calendon Free plan · Pro $5/mo Acuity Scheduling No free plan · from $16/month
Unlimited bookings Paid
Multiple services 3 on Free · unlimited on Pro Paid
Custom branding Paid
Google Calendar sync Paid
Google Meet links Paid
Custom intake questions Pro Paid
0% commission on payments
Payment collection (Stripe) Pro Paid
Zoom integration Pro Paid
Automated reminder emails Pro Paid
Analytics dashboard Pro Paid
Remove platform branding Pro Paid

Feature and pricing data is based on publicly available information as of July 2026 and may change. Check each provider's website for current details.

When Calendon is the better fit

  • You want a free plan to start without a trial expiry
  • You are a coach or freelancer with straightforward booking and payment needs
  • You want to pay $5/month instead of $16/month for core scheduling features

When Acuity Scheduling is the better fit

  • You run a wellness or fitness business with packages, memberships, or gift certificates
  • You need client self-rescheduling and cancellation management built in
  • You are embedded in the Squarespace ecosystem and want native website integration

How to switch from Acuity Scheduling to Calendon

  1. 1

    List your current appointment types and availability settings in Acuity.

  2. 2

    Create a free Calendon account, no credit card needed.

  3. 3

    Recreate your services in Calendon with your preferred duration, price, and questions.

  4. 4

    Connect Google Calendar and Stripe for payment collection.

  5. 5

    Update your booking links on your website, email signature, and social profiles.

  6. 6

    Cancel your Acuity subscription once you have confirmed everything is running correctly.

Frequently asked questions

Acuity offers a free trial but does not have a permanent free plan. Calendon's free plan is free forever, with no credit card required and no expiry date.

Yes, for most solo professionals. Calendon covers booking, Google Calendar sync, Stripe payments, Google Meet and Zoom links, and automated reminders. If you need packages, memberships, or gift certificates, Acuity has those features built in.

Yes. Calendon Pro is $5/month ($48/year). Acuity Emerging starts at $16/month. Both include payment collection, calendar sync, and reminders.

Acuity has a native Squarespace integration. Calendon works as a standalone booking page at calendon.com/yourname, which you can link to from any website. Direct Squarespace embedding is not currently available.

Yes. Calendon sends clients a booking confirmation with a link to cancel. Rescheduling by clients is currently in development.

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