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.
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
SlotCut
Per staff member. All features included. Purpose-built for beauty.
- Zero commission fees
- All features included
- 14-day free trial
- Cancel anytime
Acuity Scheduling
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
Booking & Scheduling
Beauty-Specific Features
Integrations
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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