Astrocal
Astrocal vs Acuity

Full API access without the $61/month price tag

Acuity Scheduling works well for appointment-based businesses, but locks API access behind its most expensive tier and charges per calendar. Astrocal gives you a full REST API on every plan, flat-rate pricing, and native AI agent support.

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Which is right for you?

Astrocal is right for you if...

  • You need API access without paying $61/month for Acuity's Premium tier
  • You want flat-rate pricing instead of paying per calendar for each staff member
  • You need native MCP support so AI agents can manage scheduling out of the box
  • You want a free plan (Acuity doesn't offer one)
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Acuity is right for you if...

  • You need PayPal or Square payment processing (Astrocal supports Stripe only)
  • You require HIPAA compliance for healthcare appointment data
  • You rely on Acuity's built-in SMS reminders for reducing no-shows

Astrocal vs Acuity

FeatureAstrocalAcuityWhy it matters
Pricing modelFlat monthly fee: $49/mo for your whole teamPer calendar: $20–$61/mo (1 calendar on Emerging, 36 on Powerhouse)Acuity charges per calendar (one per staff member). A team of 6 on Acuity Growing costs $49/mo for only 6 calendars. Astrocal Pro is $49/mo for everyone.
REST APIFull read/write API with OpenAPI 3.1 spec, all plans including FreeAPI access on Powerhouse plan only ($61/mo)Acuity restricts API access to its most expensive tier. Astrocal includes the full API on every plan.
MCP / AI agent supportNative: @astrocal/mcp-server on npmNot available—
Widget embedNative embed: renders in your DOM, not an iframeIframe embed—
White-label bookingYour domain, your brand. No Astrocal branding on paid plans.Branding removal on Powerhouse plan only ($61/mo)—
WebhooksAll plans including FreeAvailable on all plans—
Stripe paymentsBuilt in: taken at booking time on all paid plansStripe, PayPal, and Square supported—
Google Calendar syncTwo-way sync on all plansTwo-way sync on all plans—
Free planUp to 10 bookings/month, full API, webhooksNo free plan, 7-day trial only—
PayPal / Square paymentsNot available, Stripe onlyPayPal and Square supported on all plans—
HIPAA complianceNot availableAvailable on Powerhouse plan ($61/mo)—
SMS remindersEmail reminders onlySMS reminders on Growing plan and above—

What does it actually cost for a team of 6?

Astrocal

Small team (6 calendars)$49/mo
Growing team (12 calendars)$49/mo
Large team (36+ calendars)$49/mo
  • No per-calendar pricing
  • API on every plan
  • Native MCP server
  • DOM-native widget embed
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Acuity

Small team (6 calendars)$49/mo
Growing team (12 calendars)$49/mo (Growing plan)
Large team (36+ calendars)$61/mo (Powerhouse plan)
  • No per-calendar pricing
  • API on every plan
  • Native MCP server
  • DOM-native widget embed

At the Large team (36+ calendars) tier, you’d Save $12/mo + get API on every plan compared to Acuity for a team of 6.

Migrating from Acuity Scheduling? Here’s how.

  1. Export your appointment types

    Note your Acuity appointment type settings: durations, availability, pricing, and intake forms. Screenshot or copy the settings you need from your Acuity dashboard.

    5 min

  2. Recreate your services in Astrocal

    Use the Astrocal dashboard to set up equivalent event types, or POST to /v1/event-types if you prefer the API. Match your durations, availability, and booking rules.

    5 min

  3. Update your booking links

    Replace your Acuity booking links wherever they appear: your website, email signature, social profiles. Or embed the Astrocal widget directly on your site so your booking URL never changes again.

    3 min

  4. Reconnect integrations

    Connect Google Calendar via OAuth. Reconnect Stripe if you take payments. Set up webhooks for any automations you need.

    5 min

Total estimated time: ~20 minutes

What carries over

  • Your availability preferences and working hours
  • Appointment durations and buffer times
  • Client contact details (export from Acuity)

What to rebuild

  • Custom branding and booking page theme
  • Stripe payment connections
  • Webhook automations
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Start for free. Upgrade as you grow. No hidden fees, no per-seat pricing.

Free

For prototyping

$0forever
  • 10 bookings/month
  • 1 calendar connection
  • 30 req/min API rate
  • Calendar sync
  • Email notifications
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Starter

For small teams

$12/month
  • 50 bookings/month
  • 3 calendar connections
  • 60 req/min API rate
  • Everything in Free
  • Custom branding
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Pro

Most Popular

For growing teams

$49/month
  • 500 bookings/month
  • 20 calendar connections
  • 500 req/min API rate
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
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For scaling up

$199/month
  • 5,000 bookings/month
  • 100 calendar connections
  • 2,000 req/min API rate
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated support
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Frequently asked questions

No. Acuity offers a 7-day free trial, but there's no permanent free tier. Astrocal has a free plan with up to 10 bookings/month, full API access, and webhooks. No credit card required, no time limit.
Acuity restricts API access to their Powerhouse tier at $61/month. This makes it difficult for developers to build custom integrations unless they're on the top plan. Astrocal includes the full REST API with OpenAPI 3.1 spec on every plan, including Free.
Not yet. Astrocal supports Stripe for payment collection at booking time. If your business depends on PayPal or Square, Acuity is the better choice for now. Astrocal focuses on Stripe Connect for its developer-first approach.
Yes. Run both in parallel: set up Astrocal, test your booking flow, and only update your public links once you're happy. There's no requirement to cancel Acuity first.
About 20 minutes for most teams. Recreate your appointment types, connect Google Calendar, and update your booking links. The longest part is usually updating links across your website and profiles.
No. If you need HIPAA compliance for healthcare data, Acuity's Powerhouse plan includes a BAA (Business Associate Agreement). Astrocal is built for developer teams, SaaS platforms, and businesses that need API-first scheduling, not regulated healthcare data.
Email us at support@astrocal.dev. We'll walk you through the migration and help you get set up.

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