Acuity Scheduling
Any.do
| Feature | Acuity Scheduling | Any.do |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $20/mo | Free / from $5.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | service-providers, consultants, salons-spas, fitness-trainers | minimalists, casual-users, families, mobile-first-users |
| Founded | 2006 | 2011 |
| Online Booking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payment Processing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Packages Memberships | ✓ | ✗ |
| Intake Forms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Group Classes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gift Certificates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Daily Planner | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Whatsapp Tasks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Location Reminders | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shared Lists | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Acuity Scheduling Pros
- Highly customizable for service businesses
- Integrated payment processing (Stripe, Square, PayPal)
- Robust reminder and follow-up email system
- Supports packages, memberships, and gift certificates
✗ Acuity Scheduling Cons
- No free plan available
- Interface feels dated compared to modern alternatives
- Limited to Squarespace ecosystem for some features
✓ Any.do Pros
- Beautiful minimal interface
- Daily planner feature prioritizes tasks
- WhatsApp integration for task creation
- Family sharing plan available
✗ Any.do Cons
- Limited free plan features
- Fewer power features than TickTick
- Recurring tasks need premium
The Verdict
Acuity Scheduling is built for service providers and consultants, with a focus on online-booking and payment-processing. Any.do targets minimalists and casual users and leads with daily-planner and calendar-integration.
On pricing, Any.do is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5.99/mo compared to $20/mo for Acuity Scheduling. That $14.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Any.do has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Acuity Scheduling requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Acuity Scheduling offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Any.do takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.