Booking systems
Acuity alternative
Custom booking system vs Acuity Scheduling
Acuity (Squarespace) handles appointment scheduling well. But it's a monthly subscription on a template you don't own, with automations limited to what the tool anticipates.
| Acuity Scheduling | Custom | |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Monthly subscription | You own the system |
| Automations | Limited to the template | Coded for your exact processes |
| Integrations | Preset catalog | Custom (QuickBooks, API, etc.) |
| Multi-practitioner | Plan-dependent | Unlimited, configured for you |
| Branding | Squarespace theme | Your design, your domain |
| Data (Law 25) | Squarespace servers (U.S.) | Hosted in Canada, under your control |
| Support | Standard support | Lifetime bug fixes, direct contact |
Acuity is fine to start. When your processes get specific, a custom system removes the workarounds and the monthly fees for life.
[$]// automation levels
Choose your automation level
The more you automate, the more time you save every week.
You own your site — no recurring fees.
Lifetime bug fixes
Booking Essentials
$5 000- $7 000
one-time · you own it
- 1 resource type (room, court, service…)
- 24/7 online booking
- Real-time availability — zero conflicts
- Automatic email confirmations
- Online payments (Stripe / Square)
- Admin calendar
- 1 month support included
- SMS reminders
- Member accounts & subscriptions
- AI features
Lifetime bug fixes// recommended
Booking Pro
$9 000- $13 000
one-time · you own it
- Everything in Essentials
- Multi-resource / multi-staff
- Client accounts & subscriptions
- Recurring bookings
- Email + SMS reminders
- Deposits & holds
- Dynamic pricing & packages
- Dashboard, stats & Excel export
- Bilingual FR/EN
- 3 months support included
Lifetime bug fixes
Custom Booking
$15 000+
one-time · you own it
- Everything in Pro
- Multi-site / multi-location
- Integrations (QuickBooks, Google Cal, API)
- AI features
- Complex business logic (West Parc / Red Bowl scale)
- 6 months priority support
All prices in Canadian dollars. Payment plans available.
No per-booking commission
You own the system. No imposed rent, no cut on every sale — plus lifetime bug fixes.
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Let's talk about your booking system
A 15-minute call to map your booking flow — and see what a custom system would save you.
- Your current booking flow reviewed
- An estimate of the time and costs you'd recover
- No obligation, just answers
15 min • Free • No strings attached
5.0 · 7 Google reviewsLifetime bug fixes