Fresha vs Acuity Scheduling
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software and The 11 Best Appointment Scheduling Software. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Acuity Scheduling ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Salon and spa owners managing appointments and clients / Service businesses booking client appointments. Immense feature depth and customization for service-based businesses.
At a glance
| Fresha | Acuity Scheduling | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software | #2 / The 11 Best Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 9 |
| Best for | Best free booking platform | Best for customization & service businesses |
| Pricing | $ ($0, pay-per-feature) | $$ ($16 to $49/mo) |
| HQ | London, UK | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2006 |
Fresha
Unbeatable free core platform, ideal for new salons and independent stylists.
www.fresha.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software
Acuity Scheduling
Immense feature depth and customization for service-based businesses.
acuityscheduling.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Appointment Scheduling Software
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