Comparison

SlotCut vs Acuity Scheduling

Acuity is a general scheduling tool owned by Squarespace. SlotCut is purpose-built for beauty professionals. Here's how they compare.

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Acuity Scheduling (now part of Squarespace) is a general-purpose appointment scheduling tool used across many industries. It offers customizable booking pages and integrations with popular tools. Plans range from $20 to $61/month based on features and number of calendars.

SlotCut is specifically designed for beauty and wellness professionals. While Acuity serves everyone from consultants to photographers, SlotCut focuses on the unique needs of salons, barbershops, spas, and beauty studios. This specialization means better features at a lower price for beauty businesses.

Pricing Comparison

BETTER VALUE

SlotCut

$11.99/mo

Per staff member. All features included. Purpose-built for beauty.

  • Zero commission fees
  • All features included
  • 14-day free trial
  • Cancel anytime

Acuity Scheduling

$20-$61/mo

Emerging: $20/mo (1 staff). Growing: $34/mo (6 staff). Powerhouse: $61/mo (36 staff). No beauty-specific features.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Pricing & Fees

Feature
SlotCut
Acuity Scheduling
Monthly cost (1 staff)
$11.99
$20
Monthly cost (6 staff)
$71.94
$34
All features in one plan
Free trial
14 days
7 days

Booking & Scheduling

Feature
SlotCut
Acuity Scheduling
Online booking
Multi-staff scheduling
Higher plans
Recurring appointments
Custom booking page
Walk-in management
Beauty service categories

Beauty-Specific Features

Feature
SlotCut
Acuity Scheduling
Service & staff assignment
Basic
Product sales tracking
Beauty industry analytics
Staff performance tracking
Client history
Basic

Integrations

Feature
SlotCut
Acuity Scheduling
Squarespace integration
Zoom integration
Use your own payments
Email reminders
SMS reminders
Higher plans

Why Switch from Acuity Scheduling to SlotCut?

Built for Beauty

Acuity is a general tool. SlotCut understands beauty businesses - service categories, staff specializations, walk-ins, and industry-specific analytics.

Lower Entry Price

Start at $11.99/month vs Acuity's $20/month. For a solo professional, that's $96/year in savings.

All Features Included

Acuity restricts features by plan tier. Multiple calendars and advanced features require higher plans. SlotCut includes everything in one plan.

Product Sales

Track product sales alongside services. Acuity doesn't have built-in product management for retail items.

Longer Free Trial

14 days to try SlotCut vs 7 days for Acuity. More time to make sure it's the right fit for your business.

No Ecosystem Lock-in

Acuity is owned by Squarespace and pushes their ecosystem. SlotCut is independent and works with any website or social media platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

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