Acuity is an option for appointment scheduling. Comb brings a broader beauty-business workflow around those appointments. Compare the booking rules you need, then look at the client care, brand, and business tools you want alongside them.
Official sources checked September 18, 2026 · U.S. pricing in USD · Published by Comb
Acuity supports exact start times, availability by appointment type, padding, and a minimize-gaps setting. Comb offers its own booking rules, including exact starts, service days, VIP schedules, and Swarm. Compare how you want clients to see your day.
Acuity’s branded scheduler can be part of a wider site, but a Squarespace website subscription is separate. Comb includes a customizable booking website, service menu, portfolio, and creative help from Sage in the individual plan.
Comb includes checkout, stock, expenses, loyalty, mapping, and Sage business context. Acuity also has intake forms, internal SOAP forms, and packages or subscriptions on qualifying plans. Those overlaps and differences are spelled out below.
Checkmarks confirm the named capability, not identical implementations. “Related tool” explains a different approach. “Not verified” means our sources did not establish an equivalent; it does not mean unavailable. Prices beside features are full monthly plan prices. +$ marks an additional monthly add-on.
Booking & your calendar: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Client care & the little details: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Forms, waivers & treatment notes: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Mapping & visual records: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
Acuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Lash mapping
Comb
✓Included
Lengths, layers, zones, and saved designs.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Brow mapping
Comb
✓Included
Shape and placement you can revisit.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair extension mapping
Comb
✓Included
Map curved rows and individual pieces across head views; record installs, move-ups, replacements, and maintenance.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Head mapping
Comb
✓Included
Record the areas and details of your work.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Face & body treatment records
Comb
✓Included
Mark treatment areas alongside your notes.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Lash & brow map drafts with Sage
Comb
✓Included
Sage prepares a starting point from reference imagery.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty, memberships & gifts: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
Acuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Points-based loyalty
Comb
✓Included
Reward visits and purchases your way.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Visit-based rewards / punch cards
Comb
✓Included
A little progress with every qualifying visit.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty tiers & client progress
Comb
✓Included
Make the next milestone feel special.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Birthday loyalty bonuses
Comb
✓Included
Give their birthday a little extra love.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client referral rewards
Comb
✓Included
Thank clients for bringing someone new.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Custom loyalty card artwork
Comb
✓Included
Your colors, artwork, and stamp style; Sage can help with the art.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Messaging, campaigns & automations: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Worker Bees & booking follow-through: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
Acuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Unfinished booking follow-up
Comb
✓Included
Drone · Send clients back to the booking they started.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Automatic waitlist outreach
Comb
✓Included
Drift · Match openings, contact clients, and optionally prioritize VIPs.
Your website & creative tools: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Sage & business intelligence: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
Acuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Ask questions about your business
Comb
✓Included
Sage · Work with current calendar, client, and business context.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Setup & reviewed actions with Sage
Comb
✓Included
Prepare forms, services, campaigns, and more. Review before applying.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Live voice assistant
Comb
✓IncludedBeta
Sage Live · Talk through the work.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Assistant preferences & business memory
Comb
✓Included
Carry forward the preferences and goals you share.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client-facing service guidance
Comb
✓IncludedBeta
Sage Match · Help clients find a service that fits.
Checkout, money & stock: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
Acuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Service & retail checkout
Comb
✓Included
Services, products, discounts, tips, and receipts.
Safety & your boundaries: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
Acuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Configurable client verification
Comb
✓Included
Set the confirmation level for online booking.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client behavior score & booking threshold
Comb
✓Included
Beehavior · More context before the visit, not a safety guarantee.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Professionals review clients
Comb
✓Included
A rating first. Written detail shared with the author’s approval.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Block clients from booking
Comb
✓Included
Ban online bookings and remove future appointments with you.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Protection against repeat booking attempts
Comb
✓Included
Additional checks help recognize connected identities.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved-card checks
Comb
✓Included
Bee Paid checks authorization, screens identified prepaid cards, and requires current cards.
Acuity Scheduling
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Independent, together: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
Acuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Team members & shared booking presence
Comb
✓Colony planAdditional cost
Colony · Invite your people into a shared booking website. Paid team plan, separate from your individual subscription.
No matching features. Try “loyalty,” “forms,” or “Sage,” or clear your filters.
85 Comb capabilities, grouped for browsing—not a feature-count score against Acuity Scheduling. “Included” refers to Comb’s individual subscription unless marked Colony. Beta labels, usage allowances, payment setup, and separate processing fees apply. Checkmarks compare the named capability, not identical implementations or medical compliance.
Comparing Acuity Scheduling and Comb?
How much does Comb cost compared with Acuity?+
Comb is $45/month or $450/year. Acuity lists Starter at $20/month, Standard at $34/month, and Premium at $61/month; annual billing has lower monthly equivalents. Compare required features, calendar counts, and separate website or processing costs.
Does Acuity offer client forms and SOAP notes?+
Yes. Acuity supports custom intake forms and internal SOAP forms. Agreement checkboxes are available, but its official documentation says intake forms do not capture electronic signatures. Comb includes forms, waivers, electronic signatures, and treatment-note templates.
Does Comb have a client-facing service helper?+
Sage Match helps clients interpret a service menu using their goals and your configured guidance, with optional photos. It is marked beta. Acuity lists an AI booking assistant on Premium; the matching approach is not established as equivalent.
This is Comb’s own comparison, not an independent review. Prices and product plans can change. Official evidence is linked beside the facts. Clinical tools are compared by workflow, not medical compliance or certification. Neither company’s name implies an affiliation or endorsement.
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