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 SchedulingCustom
OwnershipMonthly subscriptionYou own the system
AutomationsLimited to the templateCoded for your exact processes
IntegrationsPreset catalogCustom (QuickBooks, API, etc.)
Multi-practitionerPlan-dependentUnlimited, configured for you
BrandingSquarespace themeYour design, your domain
Data (Law 25)Squarespace servers (U.S.)Hosted in Canada, under your control
SupportStandard supportLifetime 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.

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
Get started
Popular
Lifetime bug fixes

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
Choose this plan
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
Let's talk about your project

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.

Compare the alternatives

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