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Comb vs Acuity Scheduling
Look at the whole day.

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

WHAT TO LOOK AT

Less guesswork.
More of what matters.

01

Give Acuity credit for booking flexibility.

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.

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02

Separate the scheduler from the website.

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.

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03

Go beyond getting the appointment booked.

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.

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Comb vs Acuity Scheduling: pricing.

COMB · INDIVIDUAL PLAN

$45/month

Or $450/year. $37.50/month equivalent, billed yearly.

Colony is a separate paid team plan. Payment processing, extra marketing texts, and creative usage conditions are separate.

Full Comb pricing & processing rates ↗

Acuity Scheduling

Acuity Scheduling U.S. subscription rates
PlanMonthlyAnnual equivalent
Starter$20/mo$16/mo$192 billed yearly
Standard$34/mo$27/mo$324 billed yearly
Premium$61/mo$49/mo$588 billed yearly

Starter: 1 calendar. Standard: up to 6. Premium: up to 36. Annual figures require yearly billing.

Payment-provider fees are separate. A Squarespace website subscription is separate from Acuity.

THE WORKING DETAILS

Compare the tools.
Keep your priorities.

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

Your working day. Your rules.

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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.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Online booking & appointment calendar
Included

Clients book. Your calendar keeps up.

Available
Starter · $20/moSource ↗
Handpicked appointment start times
Included

Exact starts · Offer the times you choose.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

List individual start times.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Different availability by service
Included

Services by day · Give each day a focus.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Availability groups by appointment type.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Dedicated VIP booking hours
Included

Separate hours for clients marked VIP.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Book during service processing time
Included

Let color develop while you see another client.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Prep, cleanup & appointment buffers
Included

Leave the room you need around a service.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Appointment padding.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Daily booking limits
Included

Set a ceiling for your working day.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking deposits
Included

Request a deposit before the visit.

Available
Starter · $20/moSource ↗
Card-on-file booking requirements
Included

Require a saved card for eligible bookings.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Appointment waitlist
Included

Keep the next interested client in view.

Available
Standard · $34/moSource ↗

Client care & the little details

Remember the person, not just the appointment.

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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.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Client profiles & visit history
Included

Visits, purchases, photos, and context together.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Client records.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Client notes & preferences
Included

Remember their preferences between visits.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Internal forms and notes.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Categorized notes, pins & reminders
Included

Allergies, style, formulas, products—and reminders at the visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
VIP markers & client tags
Included

Make your regulars easy to recognize and find.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Photos in the client record
Included

Keep visual references with the person.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Inspiration & current-look uploads at booking
Included

Let clients share the look before they arrive.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

File-upload questions at booking; 5 MB per file.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Saved color formulas & variations
IncludedBeta

Keep bowls, product amounts, developer, timing, photos, and result notes for next time.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair-color try-on previews with Sage
IncludedBeta

Preview a completed formula’s color direction on a client photo and compare with the original. A consultation visual, not a guaranteed result.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Forms, waivers & treatment notes

More than a blank notes box.

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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.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Custom intake & consultation forms
Included

Build the questions your services need.

Available
Starter · $20/moSource ↗
Waivers & client agreements
Included

Collect consent alongside the client record.

Related tool
Starter · $20/mo

Agreement checkbox; not an e-signature.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Electronic signatures
Included

Signed documents, kept with the client.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client documents & files
Included

Send documents and keep them with the client record.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Structured visit / SOAP notes
Included

Organize observations, treatment, and the next step.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Internal SOAP forms.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Treatment templates & appointment charting
Included

Custom fields, service-linked templates, and a record for each visit.

Related tool
Starter · $20/mo

Service-linked internal forms; not a full charting workspace.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Voice drafts for treatment notes
Included

Talk through the visit. Review the draft.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Copy a prior visit & preserve completed versions
Included

Pick up where you left off, with a record of changes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Mapping & visual records

Your craft, down to the last detail.

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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 featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Lash mapping
Included

Lengths, layers, zones, and saved designs.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Brow mapping
Included

Shape and placement you can revisit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair extension mapping
Included

Map curved rows and individual pieces across head views; record installs, move-ups, replacements, and maintenance.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Head mapping
Included

Record the areas and details of your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Face & body treatment records
Included

Mark treatment areas alongside your notes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Lash & brow map drafts with Sage
Included

Sage prepares a starting point from reference imagery.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Loyalty, memberships & gifts

Give regulars the regular treatment.

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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 featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Points-based loyalty
Included

Reward visits and purchases your way.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Visit-based rewards / punch cards
Included

A little progress with every qualifying visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty tiers & client progress
Included

Make the next milestone feel special.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Birthday loyalty bonuses
Included

Give their birthday a little extra love.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client referral rewards
Included

Thank clients for bringing someone new.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Custom loyalty card artwork
Included

Your colors, artwork, and stamp style; Sage can help with the art.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service packages
Included

Bundle visits and track what is left.

Available
Standard · $34/moSource ↗
Recurring service memberships
Included

Recurring offers with service visits and product credits. Bee Paid required.

Available
Standard · $34/moSource ↗
Gift certificates / gift cards
Included

Sell a thoughtful gift. Redeem it at checkout.

Available
Standard · $34/moSource ↗

Messaging, campaigns & automations

Keep in touch. Keep your evening.

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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.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Appointment email & text reminders
Included

Keep clients in the loop about their visit.

Available
Standard · $34/mo

Email starts on Starter; texts on Standard.

Source ↗
Two-way client messaging
Included

Chirp · Keep business conversations together.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Email marketing campaigns
Included

Send news and offers to your client audience.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Text marketing campaigns
IncludedUsage limits

500 marketing texts/month. Extra texts cost more.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client segments for campaigns
Included

Choose who a message is for.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Before-visit & aftercare automations
Included

Choose the trigger, service, audience, and message.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Custom reminder and follow-up emails.

Source ↗

Worker Bees & booking follow-through

Small jobs. A lot off your plate.

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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 featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Unfinished booking follow-up
Included

Drone · Send clients back to the booking they started.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Automatic waitlist outreach
Included

Drift · Match openings, contact clients, and optionally prioritize VIPs.

Available
Standard · $34/mo

Opening notifications.

Source ↗
Automatic break protection
Included

Breathe · Protect time as the day fills up.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Due-for-a-visit rebooking reminders
Included

Tend · Follow up around the next service interval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
A learned voice for automated messages
Included

Echo · Use your writing sample to guide supported messages.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Group bookings to reduce gaps
Included

Swarm · Offer openings around existing appointments.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Minimize gaps setting.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗

Your website & creative tools

Big-brand energy. Your name on it.

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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.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Customizable booking website
Included

Your colors, layout, service menu, and brand.

Related tool
Starter · $20/mo

Branded scheduler; a full Squarespace site costs extra.

Source ↗
Portfolio gallery
Included

Give your work a place to shine.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service images by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Make the menu look as good as the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Gift certificate artwork by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

A gift that looks like your business.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Website backgrounds by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Give your booking website its own atmosphere.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Writing help from Sage
Included

Sage drafts descriptions and campaign copy for review.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Sage & business intelligence

An extra pair of hands. And a little perspective.

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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 featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Ask questions about your business
Included

Sage · Work with current calendar, client, and business context.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Setup & reviewed actions with Sage
Included

Prepare forms, services, campaigns, and more. Review before applying.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Live voice assistant
IncludedBeta

Sage Live · Talk through the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Assistant preferences & business memory
Included

Carry forward the preferences and goals you share.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client-facing service guidance
IncludedBeta

Sage Match · Help clients find a service that fits.

Related tool
Premium · $61/mo

AI booking chatbot; matching approach differs.

Source ↗
Client return & retention insights
Included

See who is past their usual visit rhythm.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
What-if business scenarios
Included

Decision Lab · Explore prices, capacity, and working patterns.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Goal planning & proactive business signals
Included

Momentum & Watch · Keep your priorities in view.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking website analytics
IncludedBeta

See visits, sources, and the booking funnel.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Checkout, money & stock

The business bits, all accounted for.

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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 featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Service & retail checkout
Included

Services, products, discounts, tips, and receipts.

Related tool
Starter · $20/mo

Appointment payments; not a full retail POS.

Source ↗
Payment history & refunds
Included

Follow the transaction from payment to refund.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Expense tracking
Included

Give every business cost a home.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Receipt scanning with Sage
Included

Scan, review the details, and record the expense.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Business mileage tracking
Included

Keep work travel with your business expenses.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Recurring expenses
Included

Track the costs that come around again.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Retail inventory
Included

Products, pricing, stock, and what you sell.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Backbar & business supplies
Included

Track the products you use in your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Stock movements & usage history
Included

Follow restocks, usage, corrections, and waste.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Daily recaps & financial reporting
Included

Review the day, sales, and recorded costs.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Safety & your boundaries

Your business. Your standards.

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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 featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Configurable client verification
Included

Set the confirmation level for online booking.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client behavior score & booking threshold
Included

Beehavior · More context before the visit, not a safety guarantee.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Professionals review clients
Included

A rating first. Written detail shared with the author’s approval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Block clients from booking
Included

Ban online bookings and remove future appointments with you.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Protection against repeat booking attempts
Included

Additional checks help recognize connected identities.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved-card checks
Included

Bee Paid checks authorization, screens identified prepaid cards, and requires current cards.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Independent, together

Room for your people, too.

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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 featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Team members & shared booking presence
Colony planAdditional cost

Colony · Invite your people into a shared booking website. Paid team plan, separate from your individual subscription.

Available
Standard · $34/mo

Up to 6 calendars; Premium up to 36.

Source ↗

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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