Doodle vs Acuity Scheduling
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
D
Doodle
Group scheduling polls for finding meeting times
4.4
Editorial RatingA
Acuity Scheduling
Appointment scheduling for service businesses
4.7
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.7
Starting Price
Free
vs$16
Pricing Model
freemium
vspaid
Feature
Doodle
Acuity Scheduling
Scheduling polls
Calendar sync
Automated reminders
Video conferencing integration
Booking pages
Admin controls
Online booking page
Intake forms
Payment collection
Group classes & packages
Doodle Pros
- Purpose-built for many-to-many scheduling coordination
- Simple and reliable core polling feature
- Works without requiring attendees to have accounts
- Good calendar sync with Google and Outlook
- Established 15+ year track record
- Integrates with Zoom and Teams
Doodle Cons
- Free tier ads are aggressive and intrusive
- Not a replacement for 1:1 booking pages like Calendly
- UI looks dated compared to modern scheduling tools
- Limited features relative to cost
- When2meet is a free ad-free alternative
- Mobile experience is rough on free tier
Acuity Scheduling Pros
- Very strong for service businesses
- Excellent intake form customization
- Stripe, Square, PayPal payment collection
- Group classes and packages built in
- Reliable booking flow with time zone handling
- Deep Squarespace integration
Acuity Scheduling Cons
- No free tier since Squarespace acquisition
- Interface feels dated vs competitors
- Pricing high for solo practitioners
- Squarespace branding pushes its ecosystem
- Limited native video conferencing tools
- Reddit widely criticizes removal of free plan