Acuity Scheduling
Jane App
| Feature | Acuity Scheduling | Jane App |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $20/mo | From $54/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | service-providers, consultants, salons-spas, fitness-trainers | physiotherapists, chiropractors, psychologists, multi-practitioner-clinics |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Online Booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment Processing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Packages Memberships | ✓ | ✗ |
| Intake Forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Group Classes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gift Certificates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Charting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insurance Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Telehealth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Staff Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Jane App Pros
- Beautiful and intuitive interface
- Online booking with custom intake forms
- Insurance billing built in
- Excellent customer support
✗ Jane App Cons
- No free plan or trial without credit card
- Canada-focused (expanding globally)
- Monthly cost adds up for solo practitioners
The Verdict
Acuity Scheduling is built for service providers and consultants, with a focus on online-booking and payment-processing. Jane App targets physiotherapists and chiropractors and leads with online-booking and charting.
On pricing, Acuity Scheduling is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $54/mo for Jane App. That $34/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, Acuity Scheduling offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Jane App takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Jane App has a slight overall edge — but if highly customizable for service businesses matters most to you, Acuity Scheduling may still be the right call.